Tangible property is not “used” under TTCA unless it causes the injury says Houston Court of Appeals John Harrison v. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, No. 01-12-00980-CV (Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.], August 29, 2013) This is
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In Re: Titus County, Texas, 06-13-00050-CV (Tex. App. – Texarkana, August 28, 2013). This is really a trial procedural case for condemnation proceedings. Unless you’re a litigator or are involved in condemnation right now, this may not be of interest. For those
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Police car did not cause the accident so no waiver of immunity says 4th Court of Appeals Lopez, et al v. Escobar, 04-13-00151-CV (Tex. App. – San Antonio, August 28, 2013). This is an interlocutory appeal from the denial of a plea
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The University of Texas – Pan American and the University of Texas System v. Miller, 03-10-00710-CV (Tex. App. – Austin, August 28, 2013). This is an interlocutory appeal from the denial of a plea to the jurisdiction relating to an employment dispute.
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Chambers v. The State of Texas, 05-12-01178-CV (Tex. App. – Dallas, August 26, 2013). This is one of a collection of appeals arising from an animal cruelty proceeding the State filed against Chambers in justice court where over 100 animals were seized
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City of Georgetown, Texas v. Lower Colorado River Authority, 03-12-00648-CV (Tex. App. – Austin, August 23, 2013). This is an interlocutory appeal from the denial of a plea to the jurisdiction in a case arising out of the City’s long-term contract to
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University of Texas – Pan Am v Gonzalez, No. 13-13-00153-CV (Tex. App. – Corpus Christi, August 15, 2013). This is an interlocutory appeal from the denial of a plea to the jurisdiction connected with a personal injury case. Gonzalez was enrolled in
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Error in County records held to be the negligent use of motor-driven equipment says 14th Court of Appeals. Kilburn v. Fort Bend County Drainage District, 14-13-00011-CV (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.], August 13, 2013). This is a Texas Tort Claim Act
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Miller v Ector County Hospital District, No. 11-11-00221-CV (Tex. App. – Eastland, August 8, 2013). This is an employment case where the Plaintiff brought tort claims as a means to challenging his termination. The trial court granted the District’s plea to the
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The City of Houston v. Ranjel,et al, No. 14-12-00458-CV (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.], August 1, 2013). This is an interlocutory appeal from the denial of a plea to the jurisdiction in a Texas Tort Claims Act (“TTCA”) case. The incident
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