US Courts

Earl Parris, Jr. v. 3M Company, et al. - Exclusion of Expert Testimony

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted in part and denied in part a motion to exclude the expert testimony of Steven Amter in the environmental contamination case Earl Parris, Jr. v. 3M Company, et al. The ruling impacts the evidence admissible in this ongoing litigation concerning PFAS contamination.

Parris v. 3M Company - PFAS Contamination Case Opinion

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied a motion to exclude expert testimony in a case concerning PFAS contamination of surface and drinking water. The court's decision allows the case, brought by Earl Parris Jr. against chemical companies, to proceed with the expert's evidence regarding the alleged contamination.

Mendoza Gutierrez v. Baltazar - Immigration Detention and Class Certification

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado issued an opinion in the case of Mendoza Gutierrez v. Baltazar, addressing issues of immigration detention, class certification, and appeal. The court's ruling impacts the procedures and standards for challenging detention conditions and certifying class actions within the immigration system.

City of Mission v. Enrique Maximus Rodriguez - Plea to Jurisdiction

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a plea to the jurisdiction filed by the City of Mission. The case involves a lawsuit initiated by Enrique Maximus Rodriguez after a police chase by a City of Mission officer resulted in a collision with Rodriguez. The court found that the City's governmental immunity was not absolute in this instance.

Anderson & Associates Law Firm PLLC v. Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, LLP - Lawsuit Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, dismissed the appeal in Anderson & Associates Law Firm PLLC v. Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, LLP and Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to pay the required filing fee within the specified timeframe.

Leonard Boardman v. State of Texas - Burglary Conviction Affirmation

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the burglary conviction of Leonard Boardman. The court found no error in the trial court's admission of evidence regarding an extraneous bad act. The decision upholds the seven-year prison sentence imposed on Boardman.

Trevino v. State of Texas - Intoxication Manslaughter Case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault against Mitchell Trevino. The court ruled that the trial court did not err in admitting evidence related to intoxication, fatalities, and serious bodily injury, even though Trevino offered to stipulate to these facts.

EOG Resources Marketing LLC v. San Patricio Appraisal District - Tax Case

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that crude oil pre-committed for export and stored in holding tanks before loading onto foreign vessels is immune from state taxation under the Import-Export Clause. This decision impacts how appraisal districts assess taxes on such commodities.

Bowman v. Rawhide Welding Service, LLC - Premises Liability Case Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to grant summary judgment in favor of Rawhide Welding Service, LLC in a premises liability lawsuit filed by Jean Bowman. The court found no error in the trial court's ruling, concluding the case.

Norman McGuire v. Willis School District - Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, has dismissed the appeal in Norman McGuire and the City of Conroe, Texas v. Willis Independent School District. The dismissal was granted based on the appellants' unopposed motion following the appellee's non-suit in the underlying matter.