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.
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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.
Education News
Boys and nonbinary students at Magnolia ISD can have long hair for now, after a judge temporarily blocked the district’s ban
Posted on · Seven Magnolia ISD students filed a federal lawsuit against the district last week over a policy that prohibits boys — and not girls — from wearing long hair.
Redistricting
First lawsuit filed challenging new Texas political maps as intentionally discriminatory
Posted on · Before they’re even signed into law, the state’s new maps for congressional and statehouse districts have been challenged in federal court by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Energy & Environment
The father of a worker killed during a chemical leak files $1 million lawsuit against LyondellBasell
Posted on · According to the lawsuit, LyondellBasell became aware of a leak inside of the Acetyls Unit on July 27, and decided to delay permanent repairs. Later that day, more than 100,000 pounds of a mixture of harmful chemicals was released into the complex.
Houston Matters
Rolling Coal On Cyclists: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Technology
Houston-area constables, police officer sue Tesla over ‘autopilot’ crash
Posted on · The cops were struck when a Tesla Model X traveling 70 mph rammed their SUVs. They say the company has "irresponsibly" promoted its "autopilot" function as more advanced than it is.
Criminal Justice
Harris County Jail Employees File Federal Lawsuit Over Working Conditions
Posted on · Deputies, detention officers and others say public safety is at risk if the county doesn't provide funds for more staff.
Houston Matters
Texas Sues More School Districts Over Their Mask Policies (Sept. 16, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The latest volley in the ongoing battle between state and local officials over mask mandates, how Houston shaped the legacy of Muhammad Ali, and a bird expert answers your questions.
Politics
Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Abortion Ban
Posted on · Attorney General Merrick Garland called the Texas law a "statutory scheme" that violates Supreme Court precedent.
Politics
Uber, Lyft Offer To Pay Their Drivers’ Legal Fees If They’re Sued Under Texas’ New Abortion Law
Posted on · Under Texas's new abortion law anyone can be sued if they aid a person who is trying to get an abortion in violation of the law.
Criminal Justice
Lawsuit Filed By Harris County Woman Tased While In Wheelchair Will Move Forward
Posted on · Sheketha Holman filed a civil rights lawsuit after being tased by a deputy while she was in a wheelchair.