Dallas Judge denies AG Ken Paxtonโs attempt to block State Fair gun ban
With the State Fair of Texas beginning in Dallas in eight days, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxtonโs attempts to block the fairโs new gun policy have been denied by a Dallas County district judge.
5 families sue Houston fertility clinic for โknowinglyโ implanting dead or damaged embryos
A west Houston fertility clinic is facing a class action lawsuit after five hopeful mothers say they were knowingly implanted with dead or damaged embryos.
Texas AG warns Harris, Bexar counties in letter over proposal to mail voter registration forms to unverified recipients
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters to both the Bexar and Harris County Commissionerโs Courts threatening to sue if proposed plans to mail voter registration forms to individuals regardless of their eligibility moves forward.
Houston veteran claims VA Medical Center for alleged medical negligence led to irreversible kidney damage
A Houston veteran, Scottie Levias, has filed a lawsuit against the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, alleging that years of negligent medical treatment led to irreversible kidney damage and end-stage renal failure, requiring lifelong dialysis.
Lawsuit filed against 2 Harris County gas stations over price gouging during Hurricane Beryl
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced a lawsuit has been filed against two gas stations, accused of price gouging during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announces 2 new lawsuits to be filed against Harris County for alleged abuse of inmates
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump held a news conference Friday evening to announce two new lawsuits have been filed against Harris County for the deaths and alleged abuse of eight inmates.
Spring woman confesses to embezzling over $900,000 from her job at HVAC company
A woman from Spring has confessed to embezzling more than $900,000 from a local HVAC company, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
AG Ken Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair gun ban, could Houston Rodeo and Livestock show be next?
Attorney General Ken Paxton has threatened to sue Dallas over the State Fair's new gun ban policy, calling it "unlawful." With the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo having a similar policy, could they be the next target? The Houston Rodeo emphasizes guest safety with strict firearm prohibitions, but they are closely monitoring the situation in Dallas. Do you think these policies make events safer or less safe? Share your thoughts!
Lawyer says property transfer connected to worldwide surrogacy escrow theft scheme โwas forgedโ
A five-acre tract of undeveloped property in northeast Houston, covered in trees and overgrown vegetation, has been thrust into the middle of a worldwide surrogacy escrow company theft scandal after what an attorney calls a โforgedโ transfer of the property deed.
Docs: Partnering attorneys Pusch, Nguyen request to dismiss lawsuit, counterclaim
Anthony Pusch, one of the two lawyers responsible for the creation of the Pusch and Nguyen Law Firm, is now suing his business partner, Chi-Hung โDavidโ Nguyen, accusing him of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and other allegations.
Pusch & Nguyen no more? Houston attorney partnership may be ending as legal battle ensues
Anthony Pusch, one of the two lawyers responsible for the creation of the Pusch and Nguyen Law Firm, is now suing his business partner, Chi-Hung โDavidโ Nguyen, accusing him of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and other allegations.
Payments abruptly stop for 12-weeks pregnant surrogate in alleged escrow scheme involving Houston company
More families plan to join a lawsuit against Houston-based Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC, or SEAMโa company owned by Dominique Side, which is accused of defrauding intended parents out of millions, KPRC 2 has learned.
3 Houston area residents file lawsuit against CenterPoint after Beryl outages spoil all the food in their refrigerators
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, new details are surfacing involving a lawsuit where several private citizens are suing CenterPoint Energy for loss, pain and suffering during and after the storm.
Houston surrogacy escrow companyโs assets frozen amid investigation that millions funded ownerโs music career
A temporary injunction has been granted by a judge in a lawsuit against Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC, also known as SEAM, and itโs owner, Dominique Side.
Houston surrogacy escrow company misappropriated millions to fund owner Dominique Sideโs rap career, new records allege
Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC or SEAM, and owner Dominique Side, has gone dark since mid-June when the company appears to have abruptly shut down and told clients legal actions forced operations to be placed on hold.
โIt feels premeditated:โ More intended parents claim Houston company, owner Dominique Side stole funds for surrogates
A Houston-based company is accused of stealing millions of dollars from intended parents meant for surrogates and more alleged victims are coming forward claiming to be caught in the middle of the scheme.
โIncredibly evilโ: Lawsuit alleges Houston company stole money from intended parents meant for surrogates
A surrogacy scheme is affecting people desperate to be parents across the United States and itโs all tied to Houston-based Surrogacy Escrow Account Management, LLC, or SEAM, which a Harris County lawsuit accuses of stealing more than $10 million.
Former employee alleges sexual harassment, retaliation in lawsuit against Humble ISD
A man has filed a lawsuit against Humble ISD and several of its employees, alleging sexual harassment by one as well as retaliation from others.
Trill Burgers ordered to stop paying owners management fee, court documents say
The temporary injunction is legal talk for the court ordering Trill Burgers to stop paying owners a management fee and ordering a reporting of expenditures of over $10,000. The court also ordered Trill Burgers to repay attorneyโs fees and forbade entities and owners from hiring counsel. Violating this order would result in, the court documents claim, โirreparable injury to Trill Burgers, LLC.โ
AT&T faces class action lawsuit over massive data breach exposing 70 million customersโ personal information
AT&T is facing a class action lawsuit after a major data breach exposed personal information of over 70 million customers.
โWhy the heck does Ken Paxton care?โ: Harris County officials respond to Texas AG lawsuit over Uplift Harris program
Harris County officials responded to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the countyโs Uplift Harris program.
Dickinson mayor fires back at allegations of illegal secrecy and other violations presented in amended lawsuit
The Mayor of Dickinson is responding to allegations of illegally withholding public information affecting taxpayers.
Amended lawsuit against City of Dickinson claiming illegal secrecy now points finger at Economic Development Corporation
The claims date back years, accusing government officials of not being transparent about information that citizens have the right to know, including land deals and official recordings.
Trill Burgers co-owners, Bun B, face legal dispute after accusing former managers of misappropriating funds
Accusations of theft and misconduct have emerged in the ongoing Trill Burgers lawsuit.
โItโs almost unbelievableโ: Texas EquuSearch Tim Miller describes moments of recovering girlโs body wedged in pool
Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller describes the horrific moments him and his search team found the body of a missing 8-year-old Houston girl who drowned after getting stuck in a pool pipe at a Houston hotel.
โDeeply concerningโ: Houston Police Department to examine how investigation which led to manโs wrongful arrest was done
After a man filed a lawsuit against Sunglasses Hut and Macyโs after he says he was wrongfully arrested and jailed in Harris County due to faulty facial recognition technology, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said the department will examine how their investigation was conducted.
โIt was a false positiveโ: Security expert weighs in on manโs wrongful arrest based on faulty image recognition software
A Texas grandfather was arrested, accused of robbing a Sunglass Hut on West Gray in the River Oaks Shopping Center. The crime did happen, but the 61-year-old wasnโt in Houston, he wasnโt even in the state when it happened. He was more than 2,000 miles away in California.
61-year-old says he was wrongfully arrested due to facial recognition technology, then sexually assaulted in jail
A 61-year-old grandfather is now suing Sunglasses Hut and Macyโs after he says he was wrongfully arrested and jailed in Harris County due to faulty facial recognition technology.
Federal agency files lawsuit against Houston ISD, alleges pay discrimination based on sex
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against the Houston Independent School District, accusing them of pay discrimination based on sex.
Texas GOP sues attorney hired to challenge 2022 Harris County election results
The Republican Party of Texas is suing an attorney it claims it paid to help challenge the results of the 2022 elections in Harris County.
โThey failed my childโ: Lawsuit filed against Aldine ISD after 6-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted on school bus
A lawsuit has been filed in the case of a 6-year-old boy who was allegedly sexually assaulted by an 11-year-old on an Aldine Independent School District bus in March.
3 more women accuse Conroe masseur of sexual assault; former employees allege cover-up by Massage Envy in lawsuit
Three more woman have come forward, accusing a Conroe masseuse of sexually assaulting them and alleging a cover-up by Massage Envy in a new lawsuit.
Man who won the lottery sues mother of his child after she revealed the news, suit says
A man who won one of the largest lottery payments in U.S. history has filed a federal lawsuit against the mother of his child in an attempt to keep his identity concealed.
Forced to have sex at knifepoint: Lawsuit claims Houston church didnโt address employeeโs abuse claims
A former employee of St. Stephenโs Episcopal Church and School has filed a lawsuit against her former supervisor and employer, alleging he sexually abused her for months at work and church leaders responded with retaliation when she reported him.
Woman claims Caesar salad from Houston-based restaurant chain had glass in it
A local woman bit off more than expected while she tried to enjoy a Caesar salad at a popular Houston-based restaurant chain, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Harris County.
17 Astroworld Festival attendees file lawsuit against Live Nation, Travis Scott for injuries sustained during event
17 people who attended Travis Scottโs Astroworld Festival in 2021 have filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants related to the tragedy at the festival.
Houston attorney files lawsuit against Post Oak Hotel, claims dress code is discriminatory
A prominent Houston attorney has filed a lawsuit against the Post Oak Hotel after an incident in which he said he was discriminated against.
Barbers Hill student has been in in-school suspension since Aug. 31 for hairstyle he believes violates CROWN Act
Darryl has been in In-school suspension since Aug. 31 due to his hairstyle. Darryl has dreadlocks that he and his family said are normally put up in a neat fashion, as pictured below.
Houston morgue workers dropped body down the stairs, family discover dented head at wake, lawsuit says
A Texas family sued a morgue in Houston saying they have been dealing with โsevere mental anguishโ after two employees dropped their fatherโs body, leaving โdenting and bruisingโ on his head.
Alief ISD joins lawsuit against stateโs accountability rating system
Alief ISD has voted to join a lawsuit brought against the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in regards to the agencyโs accountability rating system.
HISD adopts state-approved teacher evaluation system in response to lawsuit
During a Houston Independent School District board meeting last week, Superintendent Mike Miles said the district has decided to implement the state-approved T-TESS Evaluation System rather than a new teacher evaluation system.
Judge grants injunction in Houston Federation of Teachersโ lawsuit over HISDโs alleged illegal teacher evaluation system
A Harris County judge granted a temporary restraining order against the Houston Independent School Districtโs new teacher evaluation system Thursday.
Hearing set in lawsuit over Texasโ deployment of buoys on the Rio Grande
Governor Greg Abbott gave several GOP Governors a tour of the Texas border Monday afternoon. The tour comes on the eve of a federal court hearing involving a lawsuit challenging Texasโ authority to deploy nearly a thousand feet of buoys near the Camino Real bridge in Eagle Pass.
Personal assistant allegedly wounded in shooting that killed Migos rapper Takeoff sues venue
Attorneys for a man who was allegedly wounded in the November shooting that killed the Grammy-nominated rapper Takeoff filed a lawsuit against the venue where the incident took place, documents revealed.
Lawyers for ex-Lizzo dancers say they are reviewing more complaints in wake of lawsuit
Lawyers representing three of Lizzoโs former dancers said theyโve been reviewing new complaints since she was accused of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment and weight-shaming in a lawsuit filed last week.
Former Lizzo dancers who filed lawsuit hope speaking out is starting a โmovementโ
Lizzoโs former dancers who filed a lawsuit against her alleging a hostile work environment and sexual harassment say abuse against background dancers is an industrywide issue and they hope theyโre starting a movement to change it.
Texas faces lawsuits over โunconstitutionalโ anti-drag law
The new law, passed during the 88th legislative session, will criminalize performers who put on sexually explicit shows as well as businesses that host the shows when those performances happen in front of children.
โThatโs crazyโ: Social media reacts to Lizzoโs statement regarding weight-shaming, strip club lawsuit
Fans and social media users are abuzz Thursday over singer Lizzoโs Instagram response to a lawsuit filed earlier this week against her.
โWhen is enough, enough?โ Sergeant sues Harris County after sexual assault at jail
A sergeant employed by the Harris County Sheriffโs Office is pursuing legal action against Harris County and elected officials following a sexual assault inside the jail over a year and a half ago.
Former Lizzo dancers were weight-shamed and pressured while at strip club, lawsuit says
Three of Lizzoโs former dancers have accused the singer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Jury awards Florida girl burned by McDonaldโs Chicken McNugget $800K in damages
A South Florida jury awarded $800,000 in damages to a little girl who received second-degree burns when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from the drive-thru of a McDonaldโs restaurant.
Walmart settles lawsuit from Conroe men detained while returning TV
Walmart has settled a federal lawsuit brought by two Conroe men who alleged wrongful arrest and racial discrimination after they were detained by police while trying to return a television.
Legionella outbreak reported at Fulshear facility; lawsuit filed after womanโs death
The family of a Fulshear woman who allegedly died after contracting Legionnairesโ disease has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch Community Association and several other entities believed to be associated with overseeing the facilities at the Bonterra Clubhouse.
City of Houston files lawsuit against Texasโ โDeath Starโ Super Preemption Law
The City of Houston filed a lawsuit in Travis County against the State of Texas to declare House Bill 2127, also known as the โDeath Starโ or โSuperโ preemption bill, โunconstitutional, void, and unenforceable,โ according to a news release.
Dramatic video: Family files lawsuit after welder injured during tank explosion at Vapor Point
The family of a welder has filed a lawsuit against Vapor Point, LLC in Houston after he was injured in a tank explosion on May 19, 2023, according to Houston attorney Randy Sorrels of Sorrels Law.
Tabรบ, nightclub connected to Pappas, shuttered after temporary restraining order granted following deadly shooting
A district judge has granted the City of Houstonโs request for a temporary restraining order against the Tabรบ nightclub.
โHarris County Jail, time is upโ: Lawsuit filed after inmate dies from apparent medical emergency while in custody
A lawsuit has been filed against Harris County officials for the death of an inmate that suffered an apparent medical emergency at the county jail in May.
Mother of late Migos rapper Takeoff sues Houston venue where he was killed
A little more than seven months ago, Migoโs rapper Kirsnick โTakeoffโ Khari Tiquon Ball was shot and killed outside 810 Bowling & Billiards.
Houston family sues Arbyโs after 63-year-old woman โbeat her hands bloodyโ before dying in restaurant freezer
63-year-old Nguyet Le was temporarily working at the Arbyโs when she died. Her son found her body in the restaurantโs freezer.
Attorney files lawsuit on behalf of worker injured in deadly Conroe construction collapse
A worker who was among seven injured after a house he was building collapsed during a thunderstorm this week files a lawsuit against the company builder on Friday.
Harris County officials to sue state over controversial election bills
Officials in Harris County announced Wednesday their intent to sue the state of Texas over a pair of controversial bills which would impact elections in the county.
Lawsuit claims Dairy Queen corp. failed to protect minor worker who was sexually assaulted by supervisor in Huffman
A lawsuit was filed Monday in Harris County on behalf of a minor who alleges her outcries were ignored after she reported being repeatedly sexually abused and assaulted by her former shift supervisor at a Dairy Queen restaurant in Huffman, Texas.
Alec Baldwin wants โmisguidedโ lawsuit filed by Halyna Hutchinsโ parents and sister dismissed
Alec Baldwin is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the parents and sister of โRustโ cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, saying that they were distant from Hutchins before her death and have โno viable cause of action.โ
Lawsuit claims inappropriate contact was made by convicted city director during Hobby concessions contract process
In the lawsuit, Pappas states there was inappropriate contact by the mayorโs office during what was a designated โno contact periodโ in the bidding process.
INEOS plant explosion: Injured worker files $1M lawsuit
The worker who was injured during the explosion at the INEOS cumene production facility in Pasadena last month has since filed a lawsuit against the company for more than $1M.
โIt changed everything about my lifeโ: Man files federal lawsuit, claims off-duty HCSO deputy assaulted him
A Houston area man is now suing the Harris County Sheriffโs Office after alleging that an off-duty deputy punched him several times at a Houston restaurant two years ago.
Government dismisses all fraud charges against former Blue Bell Creameries CEO
The United States government agreed on Wednesday to dismiss all fraud charges against former Blue Bell CEO Paul Kruse, with parties agreeing to a misdemeanor fine instead.
Attorney Ben Crump helps lead litigation against LโOreal USA after claims of hair relaxers being linked to cancer
"We know now that these chemicals are responsible for the tragic number of usersโ reproductive cancer. This litigation will bring justice to these women and their families and hold corporations that put profits over people accountable for their deadly actions," Attorney Crump said.
Lawsuit filed against Harris County after man claims jailers beat him into a monthlong coma
A man who spent one month in a coma after what he says was a severe beating at the Harris County Jail is now suing the county, claiming federal civil rights violations.
โNot about political partiesโ: Mattress Mack files lawsuit over elections issues in Harris County
Houston businessman Jim McIngvale, affectionately known as โMattress Mack,โ announced the filing of a lawsuit Tuesday due to issues with the 2022 midterm elections in Harris County.
Federal lawsuit claims 2 HFD employees failed patient on emergency call
A just-filed federal lawsuit targets two Houston Fire Department employees who are accused of not performing life-saving intervention techniques to save a young man with Cerebral Palsy.
13 women file lawsuit against multiple companies after allegedly contracting incurable STD from water bottles infected by janitor, firm says
Thirteen women have filed a lawsuit against multiple companies after allegedly contracting an incurable sexually transmitted disease from water bottles that were reportedly infected by a Houston janitor.
Hertz will pay $168 million to settle hundreds of false car theft claims
Rental car giant Hertz Global Holdings announced Monday it would pay $168 million to settle 364 claims that it erroneously filed criminal reports against customers who did not return vehicles on time.
Gabby Petito family settles $3M suit in killing by fiance
The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a $3 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed after authorities concluded he strangled her during a cross-country trip in August 2021.
California sues over 'forever chemicals' that taint water
A lawsuit filed by the state of California accuses 3M, Dupont and 16 smaller companies of covering up the harm caused to the environment and the public from chemicals that have over decades found their way into waterways and human bloodstreams.
Federal judge awards compensation for Hurricane Harvey victims upstream from Addicks, Barker dams
The Barker and Addicks dams were designed by the Army Corps of Engineers to protect properties downstream, but during Hurricane Harvey, property owners upstream said the dams caused them to take a hit. A federal judge agreed and said theyโre entitled to compensation.
FIRST ON 2: Mother of George Floydโs daughter files $250M lawsuit against Kanye West for comments on his death
The mother of George Floydโs daughter has filed a $250 million lawsuit against rapper Kanye West following his recent comments on Floydโs death.
Man sues makers of Texas Pete hot sauce because itโs...not made in Texas (gasp!)
A man has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Texas Pete hot sauce, claiming the product is not actually made in Texas.
Alec Baldwin settles lawsuit with family of cinematographer killed on โRustโ set, report says
Alec Baldwin settled a lawsuit filed by loved ones of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins who was killed on the set of his movie โRust,โ the actorโs lawyer said Wednesday.
Houston jury awards $95.5 M to family of girl who suffered brain damage after sedated, restrained by dentist, attorney says
A state district court jury in Houston has awarded $95.5 million to the family of a four-year-old Houston girl left irreversibly brain damaged after a dentist improperly restrained and sedated her during treatment of decayed teeth, according to the familyโs attorney James R. Moriarty and co-counsel.
Woman files to dismiss lawsuit against Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears, NBC News reports
A woman who accused comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears of coercing her and a brother into recording sexually explicit skits when they were children filed a request Tuesday to dismiss the claim.
Husband, father of two sues Jack in the Box claiming employee shot at him during dispute over curly fries
A Houston area family is suing a fast food chain after they say a worker pulled out a gun and shot at them.
Attorney for Harding Street raid victims says family wants โanswers, transparency and true accountabilityโ
Attorneys for the families of two people who were killed during a botched Houston Police Department raid held a news conference Tuesday, continuing to demand justice in their deaths.
Attorney General Paxton agrees to $438.5M settlement following multistate investigation of e-cigarette company JUUL
Attorney General Paxton has secured a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories, resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturerโs marketing and sales practices. The investigation, initially launched in 2020 by Attorney General Paxton, was led by his office, along with the Attorneys General of Connecticut and Oregon.
Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears accused of grooming and molesting siblings in sexually explicit skits, lawsuit says
A woman and her younger brother have accused comediansย Tiffany Haddishย and Aries Spears in a new lawsuit of grooming them when they were children and coercing them into filming sexually explicit skits.
Federal jury awards $100M in stun gun fall paralysis lawsuit
A federal jury in Atlanta has awarded $100 million to a panhandler who fell and broke his neck after a police officer shocked him with a stun gun during a chase.
$1 million lawsuit filed after cement truck falls on SUV, kills 22-month-old boy
The family of a toddler who died after a cement truck fell off of a bridge and landed on a vehicle has filed a lawsuit against the cement truck company.
Attorney files lawsuit for Galveston golf cart crash victims; Familyโs hosting several benefit fundraisers this weekend
We are getting new details about the deadly golf cart accident in Galveston over the weekend that killed two adults and two children from Rosenberg.
5th Ward residents rejoice over county, city plans to sue Union Pacific
Tuesdayโs announcement that both Harris County and the city of Houston each plan to pursue legal action against Union Pacific Railroad over long-standing contamination in Houstonโs Fifth Ward was welcome news among residents who have long fought for accountability.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Parents suing doctor, hospital after 4-year-old given partial vasectomy
Try to imagine how you would feel if your 4-year-old son went to the hospital for laparoscopic surgery to solve a hernia problem and instead wound up getting what amounts to a partial vasectomy.
Protestors claiming they were wrongfully arrested during George Floyd protest in 2020 suing city of Houston, former HPD chief
Ten protestors who said they were wrongfully arrested during the George Floyd protest in 2020 are now suing the city of Houston and former Houston Police Department chief Art Acevedo.
Family files lawsuit against Needville ISD after student says he was denied graduation due to length of his hair
A Needville ISD student said he missed prom, cannot participate in extracurricular activities and wonโt be able to graduate because of the length of his hair.
Burger King telling Whoppers? Fast food chain accused of false advertising in lawsuit alleging burgers are too small
A South Florida lawyer has filed a federal lawsuit seeking class-action status alleging that Burger King has misled customers by portraying its food as being much larger compared with what it has served to customers in real life.
Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order
Attorneys for some of those killed and injured during last yearโs deadly Astroworld music festival alleged in court on Monday that rapper Travis Scott has violated a gag order issued in lawsuits they have filed in an effort to influence possible jurors and rebuild his reputation ahead of a potential trial.
Bipartisan lawsuit filed against Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria over alleged violations of Harris County voters
A bi-partisan lawsuit was filed Monday against the Harris County Elections Administrator.