Criminal Justice
Harris County deputies severely injured a man during an arrest, federal lawsuit says
Posted on · The federal lawsuit claims the two off-duty deputies used excessive force when arresting a man outside of a restaurant in March 2021.
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Criminal Justice
Harris County Constable officers used excessive force in police K-9 attack, federal lawsuit says
Posted on · Body-camera video shows officers handcuffing an unarmed man while a police dog continues to maul him. The attack lasts for about 43 seconds.
Criminal Justice
Houston Christian track coach accused of sexual misconduct in second lawsuit, lawyer says more cases will follow
Posted on · The two lawsuits accuse HCU’s former associate head track coach and recruiting coordinator of using his position to take advantage of female student-athletes.
Criminal Justice
Lawyers continue to push for equitable bail for felony defendants in Harris County
Posted on · A 2019 lawsuit alleges Harris County's "wealth-based felony pretrial detention system" fails to provide "clear and convincing evidence" to justify the pretrial detention of low-income defendants.
City of Houston
Federal lawsuit filed against city of Houston due to lack of Hispanic representation on city council
Posted on · The group alleges Houston City Council -- which currently has one Hispanic councilmember-- is failing to properly represent minorities throughout the city due to City Council's five at-large positions.
Court
Injured worker granted $16 million in lawsuit against CenterPoint after falling from an electrical pole
Posted on · The lawsuit alleged that CenterPoint's negligence ultimately led to the worker's life-altering injuries.
Houston Matters
Harris County takes issue with latest election audit (Aug. 4, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The county's plans to sue the state over the latest audit of its elections, potential laws designed to stop abortion-related travel, the lack of air conditioning in Texas prisons, and the stories behind Houston's skyline.
Health & Science
Houston doctor suspended for vaccine misinformation files $25 million defamation lawsuit against Methodist Hospital
Posted on · The lawsuit accuses Methodist Hospital and Methodist CEO Marc Boom of making "false and defamatory" statements about Dr. Mary Bowden, an ear, nose, and throat doctor in River Oaks.
Food
Houston SpongeBob SquarePants restaurant operators owe $6 million to Paramount
Posted on · Owners of “The Rusty Krab” were accused of improperly using names and images from the popular cartoon.
Criminal Justice
Ex-Texans QB Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists
Posted on · The quarterback has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Houston Texans.
Criminal Justice
Federal lawsuit filed against Houston police officers who shot Charion Lockett
Posted on · The lawsuit names the four officers who shot Lockett, along with HPD Chief Troy Finner and the City of Houston as defendants.
Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Facebook alleging social media giant violated state law
Posted on · Attorney General Ken Paxton asserts that the company, which recently rebranded itself as Meta, violated state law when it captured users' facial features without proper consent. Paxton was also questioned if his choice of venue for the announcement had anything to do with one of his primary opponents.
Pasadena
An auto repair shop is suing Pasadena over its new parking ordinance
Posted on · Attorneys for Azael Sepulveda argue that the ordinance, aimed at auto repair shops, violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Texas State Constitution.
astroworld
2 Astroworld security guards file lawsuit against concert organizers and security company
Posted on · The lawsuit says one security company failed to properly train and supervise employees during the event that left 10 people dead and 25 hospitalized.
Astroworld
Victims from Travis Scott’s Astroworld have begun to sue the Houston rapper and concert organizers
Posted on · The family of a deceased 21-year-old man and another man who was allegedly trampled during the event are among those who have sued.