Texas

Texas Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Legal Filing Over Font Flaw, Emphasizing Strict Court Protocols

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A federal judge in Texas has dismissed legal objections from the Trump administration, highlighting the crucial role of adherence to court rules. The ruling, issued by Magistrate Judge Christine L. Stetson in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, emphasized the necessity for all parties in federal litigation to comply with procedural requirements, regardless of their status. The case involves Mario Hernandez Escalante, whose legal proceedings were transferred from Maryland to Texas. Judge Stetson’s amended order, issued on July 26, 2025, invalidated the Trump administration’s objections to previous court recommendations due to … Read more

Texas Appeals Court Nullifies $750,000 Payout to Disabled Worker, Citing Key Legal Precedent

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas appeals court has reversed a jury’s decision to award $750,000 to a permanently disabled worker, citing a key legal precedent that limits such claims. The 11th District Court of Appeals determined that Donald Bristow’s allegations against Sentry Insurance, which included bad faith practices, were not valid under the current interpretation of state law. The court’s ruling, issued on Wednesday, was influenced by a significant 2012 decision from the Texas Supreme Court in Ruttiger. The justices clarified that claims related to the Texas Insurance Code and the implied duty of good … Read more

Texas Appeals Court Overturns $750K Award for Disabled Worker, Citing 2012 Ruling on Insurance Claims

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas appeals court has overturned a substantial jury award against Sentry Insurance, ruling that the claims brought by a permanently disabled worker were not valid under existing state law. The court determined that the claims, rooted in allegations of bad faith by the insurer, were barred based on a 2012 decision from the Texas Supreme Court. In a ruling issued Wednesday by the 11th District Court of Appeals, the court clarified that Donald Bristow could not seek damages under the Texas Insurance Code or the common-law duty of good faith and … Read more

Texas Attorney General’s Controversial Shift to Pricy Private Legal Firms Sparks Concerns Over Conflicts and Costs

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Austin, Texas — An ongoing investigation into the Texas Attorney General’s office reveals a trend toward outsourcing legal work to private attorneys at hefty fees, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. In one recent case involving Meta, Facebook’s parent company, attorney Zina Bash billed taxpayers a staggering $3,780 an hour for her services, resulting in a $24,570 tab for a single day’s work. Previously, when Bash worked as senior counsel under Attorney General Ken Paxton, similar tasks would have cost the state only $641. However, after moving to private practice, she secured contracts that … Read more