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130-page appeal filed to try and overturn court’s decision in case of Barbers Hill student’s natural hair
Read full article: 130-page appeal filed to try and overturn court’s decision in case of Barbers Hill student’s natural hairA 130-page appeal has been filed in an attempt to overturn a court’s decision that backs up a Barbers Hill Independent School District policy, prohibiting a student from wearing his hair in a natural style on campus.
Sanitation worker attacked by dogs while picking up trash in front of north Houston home
Read full article: Sanitation worker attacked by dogs while picking up trash in front of north Houston homeAttorneys sent KPRC 2 photos depicting the graphic, severe bite injuries the worker suffered. Viewer's discretion is advised.
More families of loved ones lost in Memorial Hermann transplant scandal coming forward
Read full article: More families of loved ones lost in Memorial Hermann transplant scandal coming forwardJoseph Whittington shared his story about his father, Jerry Whittington. He was diagnosed with non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver and placed on a transplant list in January 2023 but was taken off months later. His father died in January 2024 at 64-years-old.
Texas AG sues county over Uplift Harris program, calls it ‘illegal welfare scheme’
Read full article: Texas AG sues county over Uplift Harris program, calls it ‘illegal welfare scheme’A program meant to help Harris County residents living below the federal poverty line is being criticized by the Texas Attorney General, saying it's "unconstitutional."
2 more porn companies being sued by Texas AG Ken Paxton for violating age verification law
Read full article: 2 more porn companies being sued by Texas AG Ken Paxton for violating age verification lawThe lawsuit alleges two major pornography companies that operate sites such as “Chaturbate” and “xHamster” violate a law that requires age verification.
Lawsuit: Former Pasadena police officer indicted in man’s 2021 shooting also fatally shot an unarmed man in 2018 following traffic stop
Read full article: Lawsuit: Former Pasadena police officer indicted in man’s 2021 shooting also fatally shot an unarmed man in 2018 following traffic stopA former Pasadena police officer has been indicted by a grand jury in the shooting of a man during a traffic stop in 2021. According to a lawsuit filed against the former officer and the City of Pasadena, it was not the first time he shot a person while on duty.
Lawsuit: Family of murdered 11-year-old claims apartments knew suspect was danger but did nothing to protect residents
Read full article: Lawsuit: Family of murdered 11-year-old claims apartments knew suspect was danger but did nothing to protect residentsThe family of Darius Dugas, an 11-year-old boy whose innocent life was lost due to gun violence, is suing the owners and property management team of the apartments where the deadly shooting occurred. The family, and multiple residents of the complex, said they complained numerous times about the suspect to the onsite office staff, but nothing was done. One of the concerns was voiced just a few hours before the child was killed.
Hertz files thousands of auto theft reports against customers annually
Read full article: Hertz files thousands of auto theft reports against customers annuallyHundreds of former customers across the country claim they were unfairly targeted, accused, and sometimes arrested at gunpoint after Hertz falsely claimed they had stolen rental cars.
Texas AG Paxton sues Facebook for using unauthorized biometric data
Read full article: Texas AG Paxton sues Facebook for using unauthorized biometric dataAttorney General Paxton has sued Facebook (now known as Meta) for capturing and using the biometric data of millions of Texans without properly obtaining their informed consent to do so, in violation of Texas law.
Travis Scott requests lawsuits be dismissed, issues general denial following deadly Astroworld Festival
Read full article: Travis Scott requests lawsuits be dismissed, issues general denial following deadly Astroworld FestivalRapper Travis Scott has requested for lawsuits to be dismissed Monday following the deadly Astroworld Festival on Nov. 5.
Grandmother who attended Astroworld Festival says she bought ‘death ticket’
Read full article: Grandmother who attended Astroworld Festival says she bought ‘death ticket’Personal injury attorneys Ben Crump of Ben Crump Law PLLC and Alex Hilliard of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, LLP held a news conference Friday morning announcing the filing of nearly 100 lawsuits for Astroworld Festival victims.
Attorneys for those injured at deadly Astroworld Festival inspecting scene at NRG Park
Read full article: Attorneys for those injured at deadly Astroworld Festival inspecting scene at NRG ParkAttorneys of those injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival went to NRG Park Tuesday to inspect the scene. Their goal was two-fold: First, to get drone footage for a bird’s eye view of the scene. Second, to get a digital scan so that they map it and recreate events that unfolded.
Buc-ee’s files lawsuit alleging competitor ‘Bukys’ is knockoff benefiting from its brand
Read full article: Buc-ee’s files lawsuit alleging competitor ‘Bukys’ is knockoff benefiting from its brandBuc-ee's has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Sugar Land business owner Saarim Damani, claiming his “Buky’s” is nothing more than a knockoff.
Lawsuit seeks $1M after Michigan teacher cuts girl’s hair
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks $1M after Michigan teacher cuts girl’s hairThe father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without her parents’ permission has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the school district, a librarian and a teacher’s assistant.
Lawsuit seeks $1M after Michigan teacher cuts girl’s hair
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks $1M after Michigan teacher cuts girl’s hairThe father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without her parents’ permission has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the school district, a librarian and a teacher’s assistant.
Houston-area counties waiting to see how Texas Supreme Court responds to mask mandates lawsuits
Read full article: Houston-area counties waiting to see how Texas Supreme Court responds to mask mandates lawsuitsGovernor Greg Abbott has the numbers on his side when it comes to the Texas Supreme Court and his executive order instituting mask mandates, according to KPRC 2 Legal Analyst Brian Wice,
LIST: Which Houston-area school districts will require face masks? Check your child’s district here.
Read full article: LIST: Which Houston-area school districts will require face masks? Check your child’s district here.As Gov. Greg Abbott seeks to ban local officials and school districts from requiring masks, a few Houston-area school districts have announced plans to set mask mandates for staff and students for the 2021-2022 school year.
Attorney Tony Buzbee says he plans to spend 50 hours questioning Deshaun Watson about lawsuits
Read full article: Attorney Tony Buzbee says he plans to spend 50 hours questioning Deshaun Watson about lawsuitsThe attorney representing 22 women in civil lawsuits against Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson says he plans to depose the quarterback for 50 hours.
Las Vegas family awarded $29.5M in allergic reaction case
Read full article: Las Vegas family awarded $29.5M in allergic reaction caseLAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury has awarded $29.5 million to the family of a woman who was left brain damaged after being treated for a severe allergic reaction by an ambulance service in Las Vegas in 2013.
Courts order release of identities of several Deshaun Watson accusers
Read full article: Courts order release of identities of several Deshaun Watson accusersRepresentatives for Deshaun Watson and the women accusing him of sexual misconduct will appear in court Friday to determine the outcome of the “special exception” filing.
Legal filing could reveal identities of women accusing Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct, attorney says
Read full article: Legal filing could reveal identities of women accusing Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct, attorney saysA new legal filing is out Thursday from the attorney representing Deshaun Watson.
Alleged messages between Deshaun Watson and accusers released by Buzbee’s office
Read full article: Alleged messages between Deshaun Watson and accusers released by Buzbee’s officeTony Buzbee released several text messages and social media posts that he says were exchanged between the football star and some of his accusers.
After accuser speaks, Watson’s attorney says her lawyer asked for $100,000 settlement before lawsuit filed
Read full article: After accuser speaks, Watson’s attorney says her lawyer asked for $100,000 settlement before lawsuit filedTony Buzbee is holding a press conference Tuesday to discuss the nearly two dozen lawsuits that have been filed by women accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of assault and harassment.
2 of Houston’s most prominent attorneys go toe-to-toe in statements about Deshaun Watson case
Read full article: 2 of Houston’s most prominent attorneys go toe-to-toe in statements about Deshaun Watson caseTwo of Houston’s most prominent attorneys traded barbs in statements regarding the Deshaun Watson case.
18 massage therapists who worked with Deshaun Watson cast doubt on accusers’ stories
Read full article: 18 massage therapists who worked with Deshaun Watson cast doubt on accusers’ storiesAdDuring the massage, Deshaun was more comfortable using a towel than draping sheets over the table; this isn’t unusual at all. In these roles, she has performed extensive tissue work and body manipulation on professional athletes for the past decade. I don’t believe they are being truthful.”Kaleigh GalindoGalindo has been a licensed massage therapist since 2018. She is certified in lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, oncology massage, decompression (cupping), Graston technique and cryotherapy. Before the appointment, he laid out what he wanted in very clear terms: he was only interested in a professional massage.
Arizona woman joins list of 21 people suing Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson
Read full article: Arizona woman joins list of 21 people suing Texans quarterback Deshaun WatsonHOUSTON – Two more lawsuits were filed Tuesday against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, bringing the total number of women suing the star player to 21. She accused Watson of intentional infliction of emotional distress. She accused Watson of making inappropriate sexual requests during the 35-minute massage and leaving once he realized she would not entertain his requests. She accused Watson of civil assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. She accused Watson of exposing himself to her, inappropriately touching her and coercing her to perform a sexual act.
4 more women file lawsuits against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, attorney says
Read full article: 4 more women file lawsuits against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, attorney saysHOUSTON – Rusty Hardin, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson’s attorney, has confirmed that the athlete been sued by four more women bringing the total number of lawsuits to 20. Attorney Tony Buzbee first posted about the four additional lawsuits Friday evening on Instagram. The incidents cited in the suits are said to have occurred between March 2020 and March 2021. Watson is a star quarterback for the Houston Texans. Note that none of the women are identified by name in the lawsuits.
Sources: Deshaun Watson had ‘completely consensual’ sexual encounters with ‘some’ of his accusers
Read full article: Sources: Deshaun Watson had ‘completely consensual’ sexual encounters with ‘some’ of his accusersHOUSTON – Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson did have sexual encounters with “some” of the women accusing him of sexual assault, sources close to Watson tell KPRC 2’s Vanessa Richardson. Those same sources insist the sexual encounters were “completely consensual.” They also said Watson had “non-sexual encounters” with some of the other accusers, where he was simply given a massage and there was no sexual contact. Watson posted a statement on Twitter after Houston attorney Tony Buzbee announced the first lawsuit. In that statement, Watson vehemently denied any wrongdoing. Buzbee is representing all of the accusers, while attorney Rusty Hardin will represent Watson.
6 more women file assault lawsuits against Texans’ quarterback Deshaun Watson
Read full article: 6 more women file assault lawsuits against Texans’ quarterback Deshaun WatsonHOUSTON – Six more women have filed lawsuits Monday against Texans’ quarterback Deshaun Watson, accusing him of assault and inflicting emotional distress. According to court documents, Watson booked an appointment with one of the women through her manager. According to court documents, Watson is accused of inappropriately touching the woman and trying to force her to perform oral sex on him. According to court documents, Watson is accused of harassing, inappropriately touching and exposing himself to the woman. 5In the fifth lawsuit, a Houston woman accused Watson of civil assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress during an encounter in July of last year.
TIMELINE: Accusations against Deshaun Watson span 9 months, including more than 3 months of NFL season
Read full article: TIMELINE: Accusations against Deshaun Watson span 9 months, including more than 3 months of NFL seasonHouston attorney Tony Buzbee’s law firm has filed multiple civil lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Paxton’s election fraud lawsuit is a non-starter but smart politics, legal experts say
Read full article: Paxton’s election fraud lawsuit is a non-starter but smart politics, legal experts sayHOUSTON – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit seeking to throw out millions of votes in four states. Many legal experts say it’s unlikely the Supreme Court will even hear the case. “The Supreme Court almost never takes cases where one state sues another state. The Attorney General is also still awaiting trial on felony security fraud charges returned in 2015. The Supreme Court has given the states named in Paxton’s lawsuit until Thursday to respond.
Turkey Leg Hut: A timeline of legal troubles dogging the popular restaurant in Houston’s Third Ward
Read full article: Turkey Leg Hut: A timeline of legal troubles dogging the popular restaurant in Houston’s Third WardHOUSTON – Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut started as a couple selling turkey legs in a parking lot for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2016. While some of its time in the spotlight has been positive, lately, the famous turkey leg empire has been shrouded in controversy. The court issues a temporary injunction saying the Turkey Leg Hut would not be able to use its outside smokers from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily for 14 days. “We have successfully operated our business in compliance and cooperation with the city of Houston ordinances.”The Turkey Leg Hut’s attorney showed architectural plans to build an enclosed smoker. “Today’s ruling was a successful step in the right direction for the Turkey Leg Hut, whose good name and business have been unjustly damaged this week by the plaintiffs and their counsel,” the attorney said.
UT-Austin faces a third lawsuit claiming that white students were unfairly denied admission under affirmative action
Read full article: UT-Austin faces a third lawsuit claiming that white students were unfairly denied admission under affirmative actionThe statue of George Washington outside the University of Texas at Austin Main Building on July 16, 2020. The group, Students for Fair Admissions, is a nonprofit of "more than 20,000 students, parents and others" who believe that racial classifications and preferences in college admissions are "unfair, unnecessary, and unconstitutional," according to the group's website. In 2018, about 75 percent of UT-Austin students received automatic admission to the school through the Top 10 Percent Rule, a state law that offers admission to Texas students near the top of their high school class. The university has factored race and ethnicity into its admissions decisions for the remaining applicants since 2003, when a different U.S. Supreme Court ruling declared race-based affirmative action constitutional. "The university is reviewing the new lawsuit from (Students for Fair Admissions)," said J.B. Bird, a UT-Austin spokesperson, in a statement.