News from September 2022
Judge finds Texas Bar’s suit against AG Paxton’s first assistant violates constitution
AUSTIN –A Texas judge has ruled that the Texas State Bar’s lawsuit against First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster violates the separation of powers secured by the Texas Constitution.
Mother of tow truck driver fatally struck by car on Houston freeway files claim against his employer
HOUSTON — The mother of a tow truck driver who was struck and killed on Northwest Freeway in Houston is claiming his former employer's liability. Susan D.
Man alleges deteriorated crate in walking area at Galveston bar caused his injuries
GALVESTON — A man alleges his leg fell through a deteriorated crate in a walking area at a bar in Galveston.
Hotel guest claims steel piece protruding from carpet caused his fall
HOUSTON — A hotel guest alleges a steel piece protruding from the carpet in his room caused his fall and serious injuries.
Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Presence in Texas, Welcomes Stephen Quezada Back to Houston Office
Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Presence in Texas, Welcomes Stephen Quezada Back to Houston Office.
Suit: Elderly woman suffers broken hip after falling in revolving door
HOUSTON — A 92-year old woman who suffered a broken hip after falling in a revolving door at a business in Houston is claiming negligence and liability.
Tenant alleges slip, fall was due to AC leak in his apartment
HOUSTON — A tenant alleges he slipped on water that was leaking from his apartment's AC unit and suffered injuries.
Shop faces claim after customer suffered injuries when bike fell apart
HOUSTON — A bicycle shop in Houston is facing a negligence claim after a customer's bike allegedly came apart and caused her to suffer serious injuries.
Union Pacific conductor alleges he suffered injuries during transport to train
HOUSTON — A Union Pacific conductor alleges he suffered injuries while being transported to a train.
Sen. Ted Cruz: 'Sending illegal immigrants to blue cities is something I proposed a year ago'
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'I really believe governors should be able to deport illegal aliens'
Can an Intentional Act Be an Accident? Defining “Occurrence” in Liability Insurance Policies on September 21, 2022
Can an Intentional Act Be an Accident? Defining “Occurrence” in Liability Insurance Policies on September 21, 2022.
Attorney General Bonta Files Brief in Defense of Ventura County Policies to Protect Communities from Harmful Effects of Oil and Gas Drilling
Attorney General Bonta Files Brief in Defense of Ventura County Policies to Protect Communities from Harmful Effects of Oil and Gas Drilling.
Reed Smith moves Houston office to newly updated LyondellBasell Tower
Reed Smith moves Houston office to newly updated LyondellBasell Tower.
Paxton Joins Amicus Brief to Defend College Athletics and Prevent Disastrous Outcomes From New Federal Court Ruling on Title IX
Paxton Joins Amicus Brief to Defend College Athletics and Prevent Disastrous Outcomes From New Federal Court Ruling on Title IX.
Trip & fall claim not subject to pawn transaction agreement, justices find
HOUSTON - Cash America Pawn will have to face a trip and fall lawsuit as the Fourteenth Court of Appeals today concluded the premises liability claim is not subject to an arbitration provision contained within a pawn transaction agreement.
BakerHostetler Continues Growth Trajectory, Adds Litigation Partner in Houston
BakerHostetler Continues Growth Trajectory, Adds Litigation Partner in Houston.
Federal court denies Google’s motion to dismiss Texas-led antitrust case
NEW YORK - A federal court has ruled on Google’s motion to dismiss multiple counts of allegations made in an antitrust lawsuit brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, dismissing only one of the counts.
Parents of child hit and killed by school bus sue school district, bus manufacturer
HOUSTON - The parents of a six-year old girl who was tragically killed after being run over by a school bus are suing the school district and bus manufacturer.
Department of Justice: Critical Criminal Developments on September 15, 2022
Department of Justice: Critical Criminal Developments on September 15, 2022.
Lawsuit alleges Texas A&M hiring policies discriminate against white and Asian men
HOUSTON - A recently filed lawsuit is alleging the Texas A&M University System discriminates when hiring faculty by giving preferences to female or non-Asian minorities at the expense of white and Asian men.