News from December 2024
U.S. Bank accuses Texas Dental Practice of Breach of Contract
U.S. Bank National Association has filed a lawsuit against a Texas dental practice for breach of contract over unpaid financial agreements related to equipment financing deals totaling over $133K
Homeowners Association Sues Property Owners Over Unpaid Assessments
Riata Ranch Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit against Alan C. Alford and Trudi D. Alford for failing to pay mandatory community assessments totaling over $7,600 in Harris County Court on November 20th, 2024.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Austin Taxpayer-Funded “Homeless Navigation Center” for Facilitating Public Drug Use and Violent Incidents Next to Elementary School
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Austin-based Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center for operating as a common nuisance in violation of Texas law.
UH Law Center Receives $600,000 Gift from alumnus Ron Robins to Fund Endowed Professorship and Student Scholarship
Ron Robins, a member of the University of Houston Law Center’s Class of 1969, has donated $600,000 to his alma mater, establishing a merit scholarship for students and the W. Ronald Robins Endowed Professor of Law.
Baylor Law School Professor Chris Jaeger Named Co-Winner of AALS Scholarly Papers Competition
Baylor Law School’s Professor Chris Jaeger has been recognized as a co-winner of the prestigious American Association of Law Schools (AALS) Scholarly Papers Competition for his research paper, The Hand Formula’s Unequal Inputs.
Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached contract over unpaid motorcycle loan
Harley Davidson Credit Corp., acting as an assignee of Eaglemark Savings Bank, has filed a lawsuit against Joshua Andrew Terrell in Harris County District Court for breach of contract related to an unpaid motorcycle loan exceeding $37k.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against hospital operators after serious injury
Dianne Marie Martinez has taken legal action against Kindred Hospital Limited Liability Company and others following an accident at one of their facilities that left her severely injured due to alleged negligence in maintaining safe premises...
Brent Coon defeats malpractice lawsuit over BP oil spill claim
BEAUMONT - It has taken four years, but a Texas appeals court has finally affirmed victory for personal injury lawyer Brent Coon in a malpractice lawsuit accusing him of mishandling a 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill claim.
2024 ERISA Litigation: What You Need to Know on December 5, 2024
Developments in ERISA litigation have been at the forefront of employee benefits discussions throughout 2024.
At SCOTUS, Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Requiring Age Verification Measures for Pornography Sites; Dozens of States, Lawmakers, and Experts File Briefs In Support
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”), asking it to uphold House Bill 1181, a Texas law requiring pornography companies to institute reasonable age-verification measures to safeguard children from obscene online material.
Texas Resident Alleges Breach Against Auto Giant Over Faulty Vehicle
A Texas resident has taken legal action against Volkswagen Group of America over alleged breaches of warranty concerning his faulty vehicle purchase.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against grocery chain H-E-B following slip-and-fall incident
Sushila Kewalramani has filed a lawsuit against H-E-B after sustaining injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at one of their stores in Katy, Texas.
Homeowners' Association Sues Resident Over Unpaid Dues
The Autumn Glen Homeowners' Association has taken legal action against resident Mecale W.Bryant over unpaid dues totaling $7,700.81.
AI Law Courses Introduced
Artificial Intelligence “is a singular technological advancement on par with the microchip, automobiles, and nuclear power, and—like those technologies—will alter society in myriad ways, both good and bad,” says Professor Matthew Murrell, author of the forthcoming book, “Artificial Intelligence Law,” which will explore the emerging field of AI law across many legal domains.
Hospital Visitor Alleges Negligence Against Healthcare Facility Over Unsafe Conditions
Dianne Marie Martinez has taken legal action against several entities associated with Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest following an accident on their premises that left her seriously injured in January 2023.
Plaintiff alleges grocery chain Kroger Texas L.P.'s negligence led to injury
Beatriz Montenegro has filed a lawsuit against Kroger Texas L.P., accusing them of negligence after she suffered injuries from slipping on produce at one of their stores.
Brenwood Park Civic Improvement Association sues Property Owner for Unpaid Assessments
Brenwood Park Civic Improvement Association has taken legal action against Irma Isabel Ramos Garcia over alleged unpaid community assessments totaling $5,819.25 for her property in Katy, Texas.
Homeowners Association Sues Property Owners Over Unpaid Assessments
The McKenzie Park Homeowners Association has taken legal action against two property owners for unpaid assessments totaling over $6,000 in Harris County Court.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Tour Company Driver for Crosswalk Collision
Amanda Bryington has filed a lawsuit against Edward Geiman and Lakeland Tours, LLC following an accident where she was hit while crossing a street in Houston.
Patient Alleges Negligence Against Texas Doctors Following Surgery Complications
In a compelling legal battle unfolding in Harris County's District Court, Drew Moore accuses two physicians and a medical group of negligence following severe complications from cosmetic surgery performed abroad.