News from October 2022
Legal dispute over Microsoft locking law firm’s files ordered to arbitration
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals has reversed an order granting Microsoft an anti-arbitration injunction in litigation brought by a law firm asserting the company locked its cloud storage account.
Man who sued after falling off roof strikes out on appeal
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of the defendants in litigation brought by a man who sued after falling off a roof.
Suit alleges front tires fell off after vehicle service at Houston Toyota dealer
HOUSTON — A Houston Toyota dealer is facing a negligence suit alleging a vehicle they had just serviced suddenly lost its front tires.
Houston apartment tenant alleges mold exposure caused health issues
HOUSTON — A Houston apartment tenant alleges nothing was done about the mold exposure in her apartment which caused her and her premature baby health issues.
Patient alleges physician caused hematoma after hernia surgery
HOUSTON — A patient alleges his physician's negligence during hernia surgery caused him to suffer a hematoma and other issues.
Morgan Lewis Recognized in the Legal 500 Latin America 2023 Guide
Morgan Lewis Recognized in the Legal 500 Latin America 2023 Guide,
Celes Keene writes about privacy and how the EU proposes to screen your personal messages
Celes Keene writes about privacy and how the EU proposes to screen your personal messages.
Appeals court finds Houston must face suit over officer’s collision
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today affirmed the denial of the city of Houston’s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit brought over a police officer’s automobile collision.
Butler Snow Achieves Mansfield Rule Certification Plus Status
Butler Snow Achieves Mansfield Rule Certification Plus Status.
Texas AG opines that visiting judges must satisfy Government Code subsection
AUSTIN - Yesterday, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion on the qualifications for a retired judge’s appointment as a visiting judge to a constitutional county court.
Woman sues alleging attack by dog that jumped out of car window
GALVESTON — A woman alleges she and her dog were attacked by another dog who jumped out of a car window.
Builder allegedly received more than $50,000 without finishing project
GALVESTON — A Galveston County builder is facing a claim he received over $50,000 in payments without finishing the projects.
An Update on Remote Patient Monitoring Policy and Reimbursement on October 28, 2022
An Update on Remote Patient Monitoring Policy and Reimbursement on October 28, 2022.
Apartment tenant alleges hearing damage from defective fire alarms, seeks more than $1M in damages
HOUSTON — A tenant alleges that defective fire alarms continuously going off at his apartment complex has permanently damaged his hearing.
Macy's shopper alleges substance on escalator caused her fall, injuries
HOUSTON — A shopper at Macy's in the Willowbrook Mall claims she slipped and fell on a substance that was on the escalator.
Suit: Man slips on Port of Galveston premises, suffers injuries
GALVESTON — A man who slipped while on the Port of Galveston's premises and suffered injuries is claiming premises liability.
Blank Rome Achieves Mansfield Certification for Mansfield Rule 5.0
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that our firm has achieved Mansfield Certification status after successfully completing Diversity Lab’s yearlong Mansfield Rule 5.0 program.
Justices affirm denial of city of Gainesville’s jurisdiction plea in premises defect suit
FORT WORTH - The Second Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling denying the city of Gainesville’s plea to the jurisdiction in a premises defect lawsuit.
Woman sues alleging she suffered severe burns after waxing at Houston salon
HOUSTON — A woman claims she suffered severe burns on her neck and face after a waxing at a salon in Houston.
Lowe's customer claims employee struck her with hand truck, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A Lowe's customer who suffered a severe leg injury after an employee allegedly struck her with a hand truck is claiming negligence.