News from 2022
Justices shut down city of Houston’s bid for summary judgment in auto collision suit
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently affirmed a trial court’s decision to deny the city of Houston’s motion for summary judgment in a personal injury lawsuit.
Suit: Dangerous drop off at apartment complex's dog park caused woman's fall
GALVESTON — A woman alleges a dangerous drop off at the entrance to her apartment complex's dog park caused her to suffer a fractured ankle and other injuries.
Man alleges he was attacked by intoxicated bar patrons
GALVESTON — A man alleges he was attacked by intoxicated patrons at a bar in San Leon.
Adventure Pointe Theme Park owners claim contractor failed to complete project
GALVESTON — The owners of Adventure Pointe Theme Park in Texas City claim the contractor they hired to construct the park failed to complete the project.
Homeowner alleges pool contractor failed to build proper foundation
GALVESTON — A homeowner alleges a pool contractor failed to construct a proper foundation which has caused the pool to crack.
Bradley Adds Associate Whitney Wester to Houston Office
Bradley Adds Associate Whitney Wester to Houston Office.
Texas Lawyer Honors Morgan Lewis Partners in Annual Awards
Texas Lawyer Honors Morgan Lewis Partners in Annual Awards.
Justices keep Pasadena locked in case alleging waste removal scheme
HOUSTON - Today, the First Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling denying the city of Pasadena’s plea to the jurisdiction in litigation brought by two apartment complex owners seeking the return of money paid to the city through utility and trash-collection billing.
Texas House committee meeting to discuss improvements to appellate courts, whether more specialty courts needed
AUSTIN - Later this month, the Texas House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence will meet and hear testimony on potential solutions to improve state courts of appeals and whether additional specialty courts should be considered.
AT&T Texas alleges excavation company caused fiber optic cable damage
HOUSTON — AT&T Texas claims an excavation company caused more than $9,000 in damages to their fiber optic cable at a property in Tomball.
Tractor trailer driver allegedly injured during pipe loading sues Gulf Stream Marine
HOUSTON — A tractor trailer driver alleges he was struck with a load of pipes while his truck was being loaded at a site in Harris County.
Suit: Software company fraudulently sold products to Harris County business owner
HOUSTON — The owners of several car washes and oil change establishments allege they were fraudulently sold business software.
Couple alleges pool contractor paid more than $160,000 failed to complete project
HOUSTON — A couple allege a pool contractor they paid more than $160,000 failed to complete the project.
McGuireWoods Partner Demetra Liggins Named a Diversity and Inclusion Champion
McGuireWoods Partner Demetra Liggins Named a Diversity and Inclusion Champion.
Harris County Attorney Menefee announces EPA investigation Into TCEQ concrete plant permitting
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will investigate the Texas Commission on Environment Quality's concrete batch permitting criteria and processes under federal civil rights laws, a press release states.
Tax Abatement Considerations in Cryptocurrencies on August 10, 2022
Tax Abatement Considerations in Cryptocurrencies on August 10, 2022.
Santa Rosa ISD seeks AG approval to pursue Hurricane Hanna litigation
AUSTIN - The Santa Rosa Independent School District is requesting the Office of the Attorney General to approve a contingent agreement in order to pursue recovery of insured but unpaid property damages and losses caused by Hurricane Hanna in 2020, states a review request submitted by the district last month.
BakerHostetler Adds Energy Litigation Partner in Houston
BakerHostetler Adds Energy Litigation Partner in Houston.
Jury unanimously votes in favor of insurer in Hurricane Harvey claim
HOUSTON — A Harris County jury found that property damage was not covered by the Texas FAIR Plan Association that a man alleged happened during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Patent MDL assigned to Judge Gilstrap in Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL - The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued a transfer order last week consolidating four patent cases and assigning them to Chief District Judge Rodney Gilstrap of the Eastern District of Texas.