News from 2022
Chemical plant workers injured in tank explosion at Westlake sue
HOUSTON — Chemical plant workers who were injured in a tank explosion are claiming negligence.
Property owner claims pool contractor failed to obtain proper permits
HOUSTON — A property owner alleges his pool contractor failed to obtain the proper permits and filed an invalid lien on his property.
No three-ring circus: CA, CO, and VA the ring-leaders of US privacy regulation on March 31, 2022
No three-ring circus: CA, CO, and VA the ring-leaders of US privacy regulation on March 31, 2022.
U.S. Postal Service sued over automobile collision
HOUSTON - The U.S. Postal Service has been named in a lawsuit alleging an employee caused an automobile collision.
Suit alleges welder ignited chemical bottle and caused explosion
HOUSTON - A man is claiming he was injured in an explosion at Nick’s Tire Shop.
Geico sued for underinsured motorist benefits
HOUSTON - The Geico Insurance Agency was recently sued by an individual seeking underinsured motorist benefits.
The Downtown Club at The Met sued after exercise machine cable snaps and injuries man
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages was brought against The Downtown Club today.
Texas Super Lawyers Names Five Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys To 2022 Rising Stars List
Texas Super Lawyers Names Five Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys To 2022 Rising Stars List.
Dykema’s Houston office adds experienced commercial litigation attorney L. Michael Kennington
HOUSTON – Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of L. Michael Kennington to its Commercial Litigation Practice Group as Senior Counsel in the firm’s recently opened Houston office, a press release states.
January 2023 trial slated in suit claiming customer drank cleaning chemicals from tea dispenser
HOUSTON – A January 2023 trial has been slated in a lawsuit claiming a woman had to be taken to the hospital after consuming cleaning chemicals from a tea dispenser while dining at a Conroe Salata.
Texas Supreme Court sides with Sirius XM in dispute over franchise taxes
AUSTIN - The amount of franchise taxes Sirius XM Radio should pay to Texas is based on where the company produces its programs – not where customers listen to them, according to the state’s highest court.
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Texas Rising Stars List
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Texas Rising Stars List.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on March 17
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on March 17 in the suits below:
March 17: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on March 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Who We Are as an Advantage: Diversity in the Legal Workforce Post-George Floyd on March 25, 2022
Who We Are as an Advantage: Diversity in the Legal Workforce Post-George Floyd on March 25, 2022.
Justices affirm Dow Chemical summary judgment win in suit over man’s cancer
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today affirmed a lower court decision to grant Dow Chemical summary judgment on the ground of limitations in a lawsuit alleging a man developed cancer after being exposed to radiation.
$5.8 million judgment against CenterPoint affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - Today, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a $5.8 million final judgment against CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric in litigation brought over a property fire.
Amanda Brown selected for 'The Pitch' hosted by Dallas Women Lawyers Association
Amanda Brown selected for 'The Pitch' hosted by Dallas Women Lawyers Association.
Texas AG defends energy companies against public nuisance claim over global warming
AUSTIN –Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a multistate amicus brief in the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals, in support of the defendant energy companies in Delaware v. BP America, Inc.
States oppose Google’s motion to dismiss Texas-led antitrust case, argue company ‘suppressed consumer choice’
NEW YORK - Yesterday, Texas and the other states pursuing an antitrust lawsuit against Google responded to the company’s motion to dismiss four counts of allegations made in the litigation.