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What’s the “New Normal?” Developments in the Legal and Regulatory Landscape for LTCI on September 14 - 15, 2022
What’s the “New Normal?” Developments in the Legal and Regulatory Landscape for LTCI on September 14 - 15, 2022.
Texas Supreme Court wipes $6.3M award in surgeon’s defamation claim against Memorial Hermann
AUSTIN – On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court reversed a $6.3 million award for a physician who sued his former employer for allegedly defaming him.
Home Depot customer claims grassy covered hole in parking lot median caused her fall, sues for $1M
GALVESTON — A Home Depot customer alleges a concealed hole in a grassy median caused her fall in the parking lot.
Former early education center employee alleges race, age discrimination
GALVESTON — An Asian woman alleges she faced race and age discrimination while working at an early education center in Galveston.
Suit: Contracting company hid stucco issues with couple's new home
HOUSTON — A contractor is facing a claim after a couple's home in Cypress had alleged stucco issues and other construction defects.
Bradley’s Construction Practice Ranked No. 3 in the Nation by Construction Executive
Bradley’s Construction Practice Ranked No. 3 in the Nation by Construction Executive.
Patent Trolls Find Fertile Ground in Texas
Lawsuits by Shell Companies, Bad Actors Stifle Innovation, Job Creation
Governor Abbott, TJJD Announce Over $295,000 Grant To Uvalde County Juvenile Probation Department
Governor Abbott, TJJD Announce Over $295,000 Grant To Uvalde County Juvenile Probation Department.
Justices affirm ruling denying Houston immunity from suit alleging pedestrian fell into uncovered hole
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today affirmed a ruling denying the city of Houston’s summary judgment motions in a suit alleging a pedestrian fell into a water utility hole in a sidewalk in downtown.
Sub-contractor sues alleging torque wrench fell on top of him
HOUSTON — A sub-contractor is alleging negligence after a torque wrench fell on top of him at a job site in Harris County.
Homeowner alleges new home had numerous defects due to contractor's negligence
HOUSTON — A man alleges there were numerous defects including improperly installed stucco with his newly built home in Cypress.
Paxton Sends Letter to Morningstar and Sustainalytics Concerning Rampant Anti-Israel Bias and Liberal Corporate Activism
Paxton Sends Letter to Morningstar and Sustainalytics Concerning Rampant Anti-Israel Bias and Liberal Corporate Activism.
Texas Supreme Court to hear arguments in case challenging contractual arbitration provision
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in a case challenging an arbitration provision in a contract between two offshore oil producers, Total E&P USA and MP Gulf of Mexico.
Suit alleges porta potty's placement created tripping hazard
GALVESTON — A woman is claiming that the placement and construction of the porta potty posed an unreasonable risk of harm.
Construction company faces claim it damaged fiber cable during excavation work
GALVESTON — A construction company is facing a claim that it damaged a fiber company's cable and equipment during excavation work near Gulf Freeway in Dickinson.
Family of AC technician who suffered electrocution claims wrongful death
GALVESTON — The wife and children of a AC technician who died from electrocution is claiming wrongful death against his former employer.
AG Paxton announces $439M multistate settlement with JUUL, Texas to recover $42.8M
AUSTIN –Attorney General Paxton has secured a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories, resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices, a press release states.
Governor Abbott Increases Reward For Criminal Stash House Reporting
Governor Abbott Increases Reward For Criminal Stash House Reporting.
Houston’s immunity affirmed in suit over collision with unmarked police car
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling granting the city of Houston summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging an unmarked police car struck another vehicle from behind.
Engineer claims oil-covered staircase at drill site caused his fall
HOUSTON — An engineer claims an oil-covered staircase at a drill site caused his fall.