Business Court Rules That It Had Jurisdiction Over Rule 202 Motion for Presuit Deposition

by George Christian | Sep 11, 2026

The Business Court has ruled that a petition under Rule 202 for authority to take a presuit deposition is an “action” for purposes of the jurisdiction of the court. In re Radical Hoops, Ltd. and Radical Mavericks, LLC (2026 Tex. Bus. 55; August 5, 2026) is the next...

15th Court of Appeals Rules Largely In Favor of Junior College in Coverage Dispute with TASB’s Risk Management Fund

by George Christian | Sep 10, 2026

For the second time in two months, the 15th Court of Appeals has held that governmental immunity does not bar a junior college’s affirmative defenses exonerating the college from compliance with certain provisions of its property coverage policy provided by the fund....

15th Court of Appeals Reverses TC Denial of Hospital’s Motion to Dismiss Claim by Radiologists for Radiation Exposure

by George Christian | Sep 10, 2026

The 15th Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court order denying a hospital’s motion to dismiss claims by two radiologists who worked at the facility that the hospital’s negligence caused their skin cancer. Shannon Medical Center v. Michael Sickels and James...

Houston [14th] Court of Appeals Reverses and Remands Multi-Million Dollar Judgment Based on Improper Jury Argument, Inflammatory and Irrelevant Evidence

by George Christian | Sep 9, 2026

In an important decision, the Houston [14th] Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded a substantial plaintiffs’ judgment because plaintiffs’ counsel appealed to racial and gender prejudice in both trial and closing argument. Patriot Contracting, LLC, Stephen J....

Houston [1st] Court of Appeals Dismisses TTCA Claim Against City of Houston

by George Christian | Sep 8, 2026

City of Houston v. Danielle Williams, Individually and as Next Friend of D.C., a Minor (No. 01-24-00913-CV; August 18, 2024) arose from a 2022 collision between a Houston FD fire truck and a passenger vehicle that injured Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs sued the city for...

Dallas Court of Appeals Affirms TC Summary Judgment for Insurers in Manufacturer’s Action for Policy Benefits Arising from Pipe Rupture at Wafer Fab Facility

by George Christian | Sep 4, 2026

The Dallas Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court order granting summary judgment to a group of insurers that issued all-risk policies with certain exclusions to Texas Instruments. Texas Instruments Incorporated v. Great Lakes Insurance SE, SCOR (UK) Co. Limited,...

Dallas Court of Appeals Reverses Plaintiff ‘s Verdict in Health Care Liability Case, Tosses $300,000 Award of Economic and Noneconomic Damages

by George Christian | Sep 3, 2026

The Dallas Court of Appeals has reversed a judgment rendered on a jury verdict awarding a plaintiff $300,000 in damages in her lawsuit against an ophthalmologist. Robert E. Torti, M.D., P.A. d/b/a Retina Specialists & Henry Choi, M.D. v. Rachel Martinez (No....

Houston [14th] Court of Appeals Enforces Arbitration Agreement in Dispute Between Energy Company and BakerBotts

by George Christian | Sep 2, 2026

The Houston [14th] Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court order denying an energy company’s motion to vacate an arbitration award in favor of its former law firm. EQT Corporation, EQT Production Company, and EQT Energy, LLC v. Baker Botts, LLP and Scott Looper...

Houston [14th] Court of Appeals Affirms TC Denial of City of Houston’s MSJ Under Tort Claims Act

by George Christian | Sep 1, 2026

The Houston [14th] Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court order denying the City of Houston’s motion for summary judgment, holding that USAA presented sufficient evidence to raise a fact issue concerning whether the city had actual notice of a tort claim. City of...

Houston [14th] Court of Appeals Reverses TC Summary Judgment, Holds That Indemnity Provision Was Not Enforceable Against a Contractor

by George Christian | Aug 31, 2026

The Houson [14th] Court of Appeals has ruled that an indemnity provision contained in a document incorporated by reference into an agreement between a railroad and a contractor was not enforceable because the provision was not conspicuous and didn’t satisfy the fair...