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| Texas Watch - “Loser Pays” Means Families Pay. Here we go again. Lobbyists in Austin are once again trying to shield their corporate clients by socializing the cost when they cause needless death, injury, or financial devastation. This time they are pushing HB 274, an un-American scheme that threatens families and small businesses with having to pay the bloated legal costs of big insurance companies and multi-national corporations. Click on headline to learn more and take action. |
TTLA Annual Conference has moved to June 1-3 in Austin |
| We’ll be hosting all the events you’ve come to expect from our December conference. Between the 2-day CLE, parties, meetings, legislative update & special events, you’ll leave the live music capital of the world feeling energized, connected, and bad to the bone! Check out the CLE program agendas for Wednesday and Thursday, which include a live video presentation with David Ball plus family friendly events to make this a true vacation opportunity. Click on the headline to register! |
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Honda Expands Recall over Airbags |
| Honda Motors has expanded their recent recall of Honda and Acura vehicles to include 833,000 more units. The company said replacement airbags can deploy with too much pressure, causing injuries or fatalities. The recall covers various models of Hondas and Acuras from 2001 to 2003. Staff Report, Reuters 05/03/2011 | Read Article: Reuters |
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FedEx Settles $8 Million Whistleblower Suit |
| FedEx has agreed to pay $8 million to settle a lawsuit with the U.S. government over alleged late deliveries and a refusal to pay shipping deadline penalties. The lawsuit claimed couriers blamed "heightened security measures" for late deliveries to government workers long after the 2001 terrorist attacks. The suit was originally brought on by a FedEx employee under the False Claims Act. Mary Pat Flaherty, The Washington Post 05/04/2011 | Read Article: The Washington Post |
Seattle Settles Fatal Police Shooting Lawsuit |
| The city of Seattle has agreed to a $1.5 million settlement in a lawsuit with the family of a local Native American man who was killed by a police officer. The lawsuit claimed the man, a woodcarver by trade, was walking across a street in front of a police car carrying a small knife when the officer got out of his vehicle and shot the man. After an investigation, the department determined the shooting was unjustified, and criminal charges may be filed. Wire Report, Seattle Times 04/29/2011 | Read Article: Seattle Times |
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California Culinary Academy Settles Lawsuit |
| A culinary school in California has agreed to a $40 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit. A group of students filed the suit against the California Culinary Academy, claiming the school "misrepresented its 98 percent job placement rate, exaggerated its prestige in the industry and suggested that it had a selective qualifying process." The settlement could affect upwards of 8,500 students. Paolo Lucchesi, San Francisco Chronicle 05/03/2011 | Read Article: San Francisco Chronicle |
TEXAS LAWYER CASE SUMMARIES |
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Texas Supreme Court: Torts - inherent risk |
| Janice Lee sued Terri Loftin after she was injured riding one of Loftin's horses. The trial court granted summary judgment and the court of appeals reversed and remanded. Under the Texas Equine Activity Limitation of Liability Act, an inherent risk is one that, in its general character, is associated with activities involving equine animals. Section 87.004(2) applies only when the failure to make the required determination is itself the cause of the damage. The judgment of the court of appeals is reversed and judgment rendered that the Lees take nothing. Loftin v. Lee, Texas Supreme Court, No. 09-0313, 04-29-2011. , Texas Lawyer Opinions (TTLA Members Only) 05/05/2011 | Read Article: Texas Lawyer Opinions (TTLA Members Only) |
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