Neely v. PSEG Texas, Limited Partnership No. 12-51074 (5th Cir. November 6, 2013) This is an ADA case where the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court order requiring a finding of disability before any causal link can be
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William Marsh Rice University and Gary Spears v. Rasheed Rafaey, 14-13-00235-CV (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] November 7, 2013). This case is of interest to litigators since it deals with the ability of a police officer to file an interlocutory
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Cargill v. Jaime Adan Ballesteros, 03-12-00629-CV (Tex. App. – Austin, November 6, 2013). Cargill challenged the outcome of the election for constable and asserted claims for tortious interference with his right to seek office. The trial court dismissed the claims and
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Bracey v. City of Killeen, 03-12-00199-CV (Tex. App. – Austin November 6, 2013). This is an employment case involving the civil service relationship between police officer and city. The court was asked to decide whether an independent hearing examiner “exceeded her
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Sundance at Stone Oak Association, Inc. v. Northeast Independent School District, 04-12-00610-CV (Tex. App. – San Antonio, November 13, 2013). This is a trespass and takings claim for extending a roadway based on an easement. The Sundace Home Owner’s Association (“Sundance”) had
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Williams v. City of Cleveland, Mississippi No. 12-60759 (5th Cir. September 25, 2013)(Order publishing opinion dated October 31, 2013) This is a Taser related death case where the 5th Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the City and individual officers on immunity
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City of Laredo v Limon, No. 04-12-00616-CV (Tex. App. – San Antonio, November 6, 2013). This is a TTCA automobile accident case where the City of Laredo appeals a trial verdict where a treating physician was permitted to testify as to
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Texans for Free Enterprise v. Texas Ethics Commission, No.13-50014 (5th Cir. October 16, 2013). This is an injunction case of interest to any governmental entity which has its own election code or enforces state law election codes through an ethics ordinance. In
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Alief Independent School District, Dan Turner and Henry Bonaparte v. Troy Perry, 14-12-00532-CV (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] October 31, 2013). This is a Texas Whistleblower Act suit where Plaintiff Perry was a “gang officer” for Alief ISD police force. Perry
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Texas Supreme Court holds successful lawyer against City failed to establish proper attorney’s fees.
City of Laredo v Montano, et al, No. 12-0274 (Tex. October 25, 2013). This is an eminent domain case (mainly for litigators) released today from the Texas Supreme Court appealing a jury determination that the City’s condemnation of certain property was not for
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