Burden of Proof in Summary Judgment: Rhône-Poulenc v. Kenda Steel Introduction The case of Rhône-Poulenc, Inc. v. Kenda Steel, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1999, addresses critical...
Texas Supreme Court Establishes Modified De Novo Review for Impairment Rating Finality under Rule 130.5(e) Introduction In the case of Rosa Rodriguez v. Service Lloyds Insurance Company, the Supreme...
Supreme Court of Texas Upholds Constitutionality of Borrowing Statutes in Asbestos Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Owens Corning, et al., Appellants, v. Hilliard Carter, Appellee, the...
No Duty to Warn: Texas Supreme Court Sets New Precedent in Mental-Health Negligence Introduction The case of Renu K. Thapar, M.D., Petitioner v. Lyndall Zezulka, Respondent, decided by the Supreme...
Dalrymple v. Dalrymple: Refining the Standard for Emotional Distress in Employment Termination Introduction F. J. Brewerton, Jerry Prock, and Gilberto de los Santos, Petitioners v. Brent Dalrymple...
Ingersoll-Rand Co. v. Valero Energy Corp.: Defining the Accrual of Indemnity Claims in Compulsory Counterclaims Introduction The case of Ingersoll-Rand Company, et al. v. Valero Energy Corporation,...
Mitigation of Damages in DTPA Cases: Gunn Infiniti, Inc. v. Donald O'Byrne Introduction The case of Gunn Infiniti, Inc. v. Donald O'Byrne, decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on June 24, 1999,...
Mandamus Relief in Venue Transfer Cases under Exceptional Circumstances: In re Masonite Corp. Introduction The case In re MASONITE CORP., Abitibi-Price Corp., and MG Building Materials, Inc. (997...
Good Faith Pooling and Drainage Liability: Insights from Southeastern Pipeline Co. v. Tichacek Introduction Southeastern Pipe Line Company, Inc., Trustee, et al. v. Frances Tichacek, et al. is a...
Kirby v. Read: Establishing Duty of Care for Companies Exercising Retained Control Over Independent Contractors Introduction Kirby v. Read is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...
Unified Defect Determination in Products Liability: Texas Supreme Court's Decision in Hyundai Motor Co. v. Rodriguez Introduction In the landmark case of Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America,...
Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Superseding Cause in Negligence Claims Involving Third-Party Criminal Acts Introduction The case of Phan Son Van, individually and d/b/a P-One Food Store vs. Adolfo...
Proper DTPA Notice Requirements and Restrictions on Discovery Bifurcation in Class-Action Litigation - In re Alford Chevrolet-GEO Introduction In re ALFORD CHEVROLET-GEO, et al., Relators. (997...
Third-Party Beneficiary Constraints in Contract Law: Insights from MCI Telecommunications Corp. v. Texas Utilities Electric Co. Introduction The case of MCI Telecommunications Corporation v. Texas...
Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies Adequacy of Dismissal Notices for Want of Prosecution in VILLARREAL v. SAN ANTONIO TRUCK Equipment and Gonzalez Introduction The case of Martin M. VILLARREAL v. SAN...
Affirmation of Fraud and Fiduciary Breach Claims in Divorce Proceedings: Analysis of Vickery v. Vickery Introduction The case of Glenn Vickery and Dianne Richards v. Helen Roberta Vickery (999 S.W.2d...
Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies Mootness in Injunction Appeals Against NCAA Sanctions Introduction The case of The National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Joel Casey Jones (1 S.W.3d 83)...
Texas Supreme Court Establishes Attorney Liability to Nonclients under Negligent Misrepresentation Introduction In the landmark case of McCAMISH, MARTIN, BROWN LOEFFLER v. F. E. APPLING INTERESTS,...
Coverage for Accidental Firearm Discharge Under Uninsured Motorist Provisions: Insights from Mid-Century Insurance v. Lindsey Introduction In Mid-Century Insurance Company of Texas v. Richard...
Jones Act Section 688(b) Preempts State Law Claims for Foreign Seamen Injured in Foreign Territorial Waters Introduction In the landmark case of Hans-Henning Stier v. Reading Bates Corporation and...