News from 2022
Texas Bar argues Free Speech Clause doesn’t apply to its activities in mandatory dues case before Supreme Court
WASHINGTON - The State Bar of Texas’ speech is government speech, so “the Free Speech Clause has no application” to its expressive activities, according to a petition the Bar’s Board of Directors recently filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Suit alleges carnival ride was unsafe for children
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages was recently brought on behalf of a minor child who was allegedly injured because of an unsafe carnival ride.
Woman alleges she was struck by falling shelf while shopping at Macy's, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she was struck by a falling shelf while shopping at Macy's at Willowbrook Mall in Houston.
Apartment tenant alleges lack of security at complex led to aggravated robbery, carjacking
HOUSTON — An apartment tenant alleges she suffered an aggravated robbery and carjacking due to lack of security at the complex.
Worker alleges failure to cut off water pressure caused him to be struck by manhole cover
HOUSTON — A worker is claiming negligence after suffering injuries when a manhole cover blew off due to water pressure.
Subcontractor who fell off roof claims he was not provided any safety equipment
HOUSTON — A subcontractor who fell off a roof claims he was not provided any safety equipment at the construction site.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 3
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Jan. 3 in the suits below:
Jan. 3: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Jan. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Weslaco ISD asks OAG to approve contingent contract, district says law firm needed to analyze Hanna claim
AUSTIN - The Weslaco Independent School District has sent a request to the Office of the Attorney General to enter into a professional services agreement with legal counsel regarding an insurance claim dispute concerning Hurricane Hanna's effects on its facilities.
Woman claims she became ill and developed sepsis after eating at Houston Mexican restaurant, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A woman claims she suffered severe illness and developed sepsis after eating at a Houston area Mexican restaurant.
Texas Children's Hospital faces retaliation claim from former clinical director
HOUSTON — A former clinical director at Texas Children's Hospital claims she was fired for addressing the hospital's failure to activate its emergency response team during a winter storm.
Suit: New home builder falsely represented they owned lot, had rights to property
HOUSTON — A woman alleges the builder she hired to complete her new home falsely represented they owned the lot and had rights to the property.
Pipeline services company founders allege new owners violated membership interest purchase agreement
HOUSTON — The founders of a pipeline services company who sold their majority interest are claiming the new owners violated their membership interest purchase agreement over a third party claim filed by the State of Texas.
Minority shareholders of hotels in Midland claim owners failed to make income distributions
HOUSTON — A minority shareholder of two hotels in Midland claims the owners failed to make income distributions.
Man alleges Speedway Loans defaulted on contract agreement
HOUSTON — A man alleges Speedway Loans illegally seized his vehicle and defaulted on their loan contract agreement.
Peckar & Abramson, Pc Welcomes Angela Connor, Freddy X. Muñoz, and Brian D. Waller to the Firm’s Partnership; Announces Additional Promotions to Senior Counsel and Senior Associate Ranks
Peckar & Abramson, Pc Welcomes Angela Connor, Freddy X. Muñoz, and Brian D. Waller to the Firm’s Partnership; Announces Additional Promotions to Senior Counsel and Senior Associate Ranks.
Shook's Houston Office Starts 2022 With New Leader, Texas Lawyer Reports
Shook's Houston Office Starts 2022 With New Leader, Texas Lawyer Reports.
Paxton Joins Comment Letter Against Vaccine Mandate for CMS Healthcare Employees
Paxton Joins Comment Letter Against Vaccine Mandate for CMS Healthcare Employees.
The $1B verdict is the new $1M – Forensics of a Nuclear Liability Verdict on January 11, 2022
The $1B verdict is the new $1M – Forensics of a Nuclear Liability Verdict on January 11, 2022.
Dec. 30: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Dec. 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: