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Legislation would stop foreign third-party litigation funding

By Chris Dickerson |
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) recently introduced legislation that would stop foreign entities and governments from funding litigation in American courts.

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CDT, ACLU file amicus brief supporting preliminary injunction against age verification law

By Southeast Texas Record |
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) and several other rights groups have filed an amicus brief in support of a preliminary injunction against a Texas law that would require websites to conduct age verification before users are allowed to access adult content. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), Media Coalition Foundation, and TechFreedom joined CDT in filing the brief.

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Small business, community leaders laud new laws reforming civil justice system

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Four bills passed by the Texas Legislature this spring and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott take effect on Sept. 1, strengthening the state’s civil justice system, say tort reform groups.

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TALA praises Gov. Abbott for signing bills for business court creation, increased judicial education

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN — Gov. Abbott has signed bills enabling the formation of new business courts to handle complex legal disputes, as well a bill increasing judicial education, earning the praise of Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse.

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Bill seeks to address suits against rideshare providers

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - A recently filed house bill is seeking to address litigation brought against transportation network companies, such as rideshare providers for example.

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Tort reform group puts Texas appellate court on ‘Watch List’

By Staff reports |
DALLAS - No venues in Texas made the American Tort Reform Foundation’s latest Judicial Hellholes report; however, the group did put the state’s Fifth Court of Appeals on its “Watch List.”

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Specialized business courts a top legislative priority for Texans for Lawsuit Reform

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - In the upcoming legislative session, Texans for Lawsuit Reform will advocate for the creation of specialized business courts.

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Woman alleges DTPA violation over GM's failure to fix Cadillac defects

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A woman alleges General Motors has failed to honor the warranty on her Cadillac that had transmission issues and other defects. 

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Carrabba's restaurant Patron alleges liquid on floor caused her fall, injuries

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A Carrabba's restaurant patron alleges she slipped on a liquid substance and suffered serious injuries. 

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Man alleges dealership failed to sell him customized car he contracted to purchase

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A man alleges a Mercedes auto dealer failed to sell him the customized car he had contracted to purchase.

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Worker suffers severe injuries at EOG Resources oil field, suit claims

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A worker alleges he suffered severe injuries at an oil field while working with the control equipment and dewatering system. 

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Customer alleges auto salvage company fraudulently sold incorrect part

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A Texas auto salvage company is facing a suit alleging it fraudulently sold the wrong part to a customer and refuses to issue a refund. 

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Man claims Lexus fuel system failure caused serious collision

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A man claims his Lexus' fuel system failure caused a violent collision. 

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Houston restaurant alleges former financial officer stole $50,000

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A Houston restaurant claims its former financial officer fraudulently withdrew funds from the company's checking account to deposit in his personal accounts.

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Judicial Hellholes report puts Dallas Court of Appeals on watch list

By Staff reports |
DALLAS - The American Tort Reform Association released its annual Judicial Hellholes report today, placing the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas on its watch list.

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Kindred Hospital nurse suffers back injury after moving 'obese' patient, sues for $1M plus

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A nursing technician who injured her back while assisting a patient alleges Kindred Hospital Houston failed to give her proper training or support. 

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African American female alleges she faced discrimination, retaliation at Houston oil and gas company

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — An African American female worker alleges she suffered discrimination and retaliation because of her age and race while working at a Houston oil and gas company. 

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Woman alleges she was handed hot cup of coffee with unsecured lid at McDonald's drive thru

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A woman claims a hot cup of coffee with unsecured lid handed to her at a McDonald's drive thru caused her injuries.