by George Christian | Feb 23, 2026
The Corpus Christi/Edinburg Court of Appeals reversed a trial court judgment for a plaintiff in a workers’ compensation retaliation case, holding that the trial court erroneously denied defendant contractor’s motion to transfer venue. Marquis Construction Services,...
by George Christian | Feb 20, 2026
The Beaumont Court of Appeals has denied defendant’s petition for writ of mandamus and affirmed a trial court order denying its motion to compel arbitration in a vehicle rollover case. Service First Automotive LLC D/B/A Caliber Auto Care v. Christopher David Wamsley,...
by George Christian | Feb 19, 2026
The Houston [14th] Court of Appeals granted mandamus relief to a defendant in a wrongful death case after trial court ordered overbroad and irrelevant discovery. In re Family Dollar Stores, Inc. and Family Dollar Stores of Texas, LLC (No. 14-25-00668-CV; December 9,...
by George Christian | Feb 18, 2026
The Eastland Court of appeals has for the most part affirmed a trial court order granting summary judgment to Lyft and its insurer, Liberty Mutual, in a case involving a Lyft driver who had a wreck when his network app was turned on but he had accepted a ride. Robert...
by George Christian | Feb 18, 2026
The 15th Court of Appeals has turned away an attempt by Texas A&M University to get out of paying the balance of a construction contract for a new building on its Tarleton State University campus. The Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System v....
by George Christian | Feb 17, 2026
The 15th Court of Appeals has affirmed a Travis County district court ruling in favor of the taxpayer in a dispute with the Comptroller over the application of the sales tax exemption for property used in the manufacturing process. Kelly Hancock, Acting Comptroller of...
by George Christian | Feb 16, 2026
Almost two years ago we reported on a Dallas Court of Appeals decision holding that a homeowners insurance policy with a special deductible for damage caused by a “windstorm” does not apply to damage caused by a tornado. Last April SCOTX granted review. In an opinion...
by George Christian | Feb 16, 2026
The San Antonio Court of Appeals has dealt the Bexar Central Appraisal District a legal defeat that cost local governments in the county millions of dollars in property tax revenue. Bexar Appraisal District v. Abasto Properties, et al. (No. 04-22-00675-CV; December...
by George Christian | Feb 13, 2026
In this interlocutory appeal, the Houston [1st] Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s order denying a motion to dismiss a healthcare liability claim based on an inadequate expert report. In Methodist Health Centers and The Methodist Hospital v. Scott Mackender...
by George Christian | Feb 12, 2026
In this interlocutory appeal, Frost Bank contended the TC erred in denying its motion to dismiss under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA). Frost Bank v. Michele Glenn, Individually, Perry Hiller, Individually and as Duly Appointed Administrator of the Estate...
