News from 2022
Justices direct trial court to send discrimination case against Baker Hughes to arbitration
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today directed a lower court to issue an order compelling arbitration in a discrimination case brought against Bakers Hughes.
Texas AG sues Google over alleged unauthorized capture and use of biometric data
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has sued Google, alleging that the tech giant has unlawfully captured and used the biometric data of millions of Texans without properly obtaining their informed consent.
Bradley Welcomes Litigation Associate Lauren Green to Dallas Office
Bradley Welcomes Litigation Associate Lauren Green to Dallas Office.
Texas AG launches investigation into six major banks for alleged collusion-in-lending
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has joined a multistate investigation into Bank of America Corporation, Wells Fargo & Company, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., and Citigroup Inc. for potential violations of consumer protection laws, a press release states.
Land Rover owner alleges new vehicle has unrepairable defects
HOUSTON — A Land Rover owner alleges her new vehicle suffered various, unrepairable defects.
Woman claims open hole in restaurant parking lot caused her injuries
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she slipped into an open hole in the parking lot of a restaurant in Round Rock and suffered injuries.
Jones Day partner Nicole Perry recognized as a "South Trailblazer" by The American Lawyer
Jones Day partner Nicole Perry recognized as a "South Trailblazer" by The American Lawyer.
Ferguson snares 'historic' $8.5 million settlement in fall case
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont woman has settled a lawsuit against a leading cable provider for $8.5 million for injuries she sustained in a trip and fall accident at a patient’s home.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas submits AG approval request regarding litigation against Glencore
AUSTIN - The Teacher Retirement System of Texas has submitted an approval request to the Office of the Attorney General, seeking to have the law firm of Fox Williams represent it in a class action against Glencore.
Blank Rome Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as a 2022 Compass Award Winner
Blank Rome Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as a 2022 Compass Award Winner.
$7.5 million settlement reached in class action against American Airlines over bag fees
FORT WORTH - A class action alleging American Airlines improperly charged checked bag fees to passengers who were promised one or more free checked bags has settled for $7.5 million.
Patron injured at go-kart track sues for $1M, alleges lack of safety measures
HOUSTON – A woman who suffered injuries at a go-kart track in Houston after being forcefully rear-ended is claiming negligence.
Woman alleges wet floor at Houston check cashing business caused her fall
HOUSTON — A woman who slipped on a wet floor at a check cashing store in Houston is claiming negligence.
Tenant alleges she was robbed due to landlord giving apartment key fob access
HOUSTON — A tenant alleges her landlord created, activated and handed a newly programmed key fob for her apartment to a complete stranger who then robbed her while she was out of town.
Anatomy of a Private Equity Recapitalization: What to Expect When Selling to Private Equity on October 18, 2022
Anatomy of a Private Equity Recapitalization: What to Expect When Selling to Private Equity on October 18, 2022.
Blank Rome Partners Recognized in Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
Blank Rome Partners Recognized in Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.
Justices side with Fort Bend County, affirm ruling enjoining Gov. Abbott’s face mask ban
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals concluded today that a trial court has jurisdiction over a dispute between Gov. Greg Abbott and Fort Bend County, affirming a ruling enjoining the state from enforcing a face mask ban.
Pay Equity and Pay Transparency: New Laws and More Litigation on October 13, 2022
Pay Equity and Pay Transparency: New Laws and More Litigation on October 13, 2022.
Texas AG launches 'Friday Night Lights Against Opioids' coalition
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched the “Friday Night Lights Against Opioids” coalition and a large-scale pilot program to help stop the opioid epidemic from destroying Texas communities and hurting our young people—especially student athletes, a press release states.
Justices affirm summary judgment loss for apartment tenant who sued over mold exposure
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals concluded yesterday that a trial court did not error by granting summary judgment to defendants in a mold exposure lawsuit.