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AGs argue Texas Bar’s action against OAG staff member will ‘open the floodgates’
AUSTIN - Several attorneys general are arguing that if the Texas Supreme Court decides to allow a disciplinary action against First Assistant AG Brent Webster to continue it will “open the floodgates.”
Texas SC: mediation agreement doesn't apply to San Jacinto River Authority’s claims in suit over rates
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court on Friday held that a pre-suit mediation agreement does not apply to San Jacinto River Authority’s claims in a dispute over fees and rates.
Morrisey, other AGs: DOJ must reconsider ‘red flag’ gun law hub
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republican AGs say a new hub created by the U.S. Department of Justice “pushes for the more aggressive use of so-called ‘red flag’ gun laws.”
Sen. Schumer introduces bill aimed at stopping ‘judge shopping’
DALLAS - Sen. Charles Schumer made good on the warning he gave a year ago, introducing a bill yesterday aimed at stopping “judge shopping.”
Man sues claiming Miller Lite bottle was chipped, caused him to swallow glass
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages has been brought against Molson Coors USA over an alleged chipped beer bottle.
Liberty Justice Center receives copies of indictments for Denton ISD officials charged with election interference
AUSTIN - The Liberty Justice Center has received copies of the indictments charging two Texas school administrators with illegal election interference.
Texas AG sues Harris County over ‘guaranteed income’ program
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Harris County for instituting a “guaranteed income” program that redistributes public money in a manner that allegedly violates the Texas Constitution.
No immunity for city of Houston in litigation over ambulance collision
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling denying the city of Houston’s bid for governmental immunity in a lawsuit brought over an ambulance’s automobile collision.
Ballet instructor sues River Oaks Dance over non-compete clause
HOUSTON - A ballet instructor has filed a lawsuit against River Oaks Dance, asking the court to find a non-compete clause unenforceable.
Texas Supreme Court wipes slip & fall suit against Randall’s
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court on Friday reinstated a take-nothing judgment in a slip and fall lawsuit against Albertsons (Randall’s).
Hundreds bring action against Arkema over toxic chemical release during Harvey
HOUSTON - Nearly 800 people have brought a legal action against Arkema, alleging property damage and injuries from toxic chemicals that were released from the company’s Crosby facility during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Lennar Homes granted arbitration in suit over exploding garbage disposal
HOUSTON - The Texas Supreme Court on Friday reversed an appeals court that affirmed Lennar Homes of Texas’ motion to compel arbitration in a lawsuit over an exploding garbage disposal.
Suit alleges temple branded 11-year old boy without father’s knowledge, Abraham Watkins handling case
HOUSTON — A recently filed lawsuit is alleging that an 11-year old boy was branded during a cultural ceremony at their temple without his father’s knowledge or consent.
Ferguson Law Firm secures $3 million settlement on mild TBI case
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm has secured a $3 million settlement on behalf of a forty-nine-year-old Fort Worth man who was injured in a motor vehicle collision.
Dismissed: Suit alleging Houston officer ran a red light and caused wreck
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today dismissed a lawsuit alleging a Houston Police Department vehicle responding to an armed robbery collided with another vehicle while running a red light.
Fire at Airbnb rental forced woman to climb out window, suit alleges
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages is alleging a woman was forced to exit through a second-story window because the Airbnb she was staying at caught fire.
Justices find Exxon owed no duty to injured worker, render take-nothing verdict in oil giant’s favor
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today wiped a $60,000 judgment against ExxonMobil, finding the oil giant owed no duty to a worker who was injured at the company’s Baytown facility.
Harris County sues HEB over off-duty peace officer’s death
HOUSTON - Harris County has filed suit against HEB Grocery, seeking indemnity benefits paid on behalf of a peace officer who was fatally injured while off duty and taking action when a criminal act occurred.
Texas federal judge purportedly not on board with random case assignments in Northern District
DALLAS - The Northern District of Texas will reportedly not be adopting a policy seeking to eliminate the alleged “judge shopping” within the federal district.
Liberty Justice Center sends letter demanding Harris County DA investigate alleged electioneering scheme
HOUSTON – After the Liberty Justice Center sent a letter demanding that the Denton County district attorney investigate illegal election interference by school officials, registered voters in Harris County contacted LJC with a similar story of corruption in their own school district, a press release states.