Hail Storm Caused Nearly $250,000 in Damages to City Buildings and Cars

200 city-owned cars were damaged

"...Emergency, and Communications Center sustained roof damage, among other damages...."

Oct. 4, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Rape Survivor Wins in Civil Court

After plea deal, defendant hit with $2 million in damages

"...Tyler McPhillips to pay survivor/plaintiff Kelsey Kribs $1,911,471.80 in damages, which includes $1 million in exemplary (punitive) damages. Kribs..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Dawnna Dukes Takes Statesman, D.A.s to Court

Outgoing state rep seeks $7.8 million in damages

"...her former aides for some $7.8 million in compensatory damages, plus unspecified punitive damages, for her malicious prosecution and..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Parish Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Landlord After Being Locked Out

Venue says landlord “hatched a plot to commandeer the business”

"...last month. The claims seek over $1 million in damages...."

Nov. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...a fraud investigation (from Houston!); BP agrees to pay damages to Gulf states for the 2010 oil spill; and..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Hotel Transylvania

There's no need to put a stake in the heart of this animated film full of familiar monsters; it's already deadly dull.

"...than a seasonal marketing gimmick. Universal should sue for damages to the reputation of its classic movie monsters. Everyone..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

PCU

"...NatLam fan) hands the Pit a $7000 bill for damages incurred, well, there's really nothing else to do but..."

May 6, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...lawsuit to have a cap of $250,000 on "noneconomic" damages...."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column

TV Eye

The Ultimate Mother

"...There's a telling scene in the pilot episode of Damages (FX), wherein Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) waits as her..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Operation Was Successful ...

The jury's still out on "tort reform" – but the courthouse door is closed

"...12, which capped at $750,000 the amount of noneconomic damages available to an injured party in a medical malpractice..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Broken News

Times Warner's struggling news channel lashes out at defectors

"...lock Hansson into three years of virtual servitude. Are Damages Warranted? But while the validity of Hansson's contract may..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Tweaking the Elephant's Booty

The TRMPAC lawsuit rumbles into Travis Co. court

"...were illegal, the four named plaintiffs can only recover damages related to expenditures in their specific races. Scarborough told..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Proposition 12 Specifics

"...Proposition 12. First, most proposition supporters emphasize that economic damages are unlimited, and only damages for "pain and suffering"..."

Sept. 8, 2003 Postmarks

Freeport Wins Small

Thousands and Thousands of Dollars

"...Barton Springs Contributing Zone. FMP sought $75.55 million in damages. After two days of deliberations, a jury decided that..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Austin at Large: The Things That Slip Our Mind

One man, one gun, and the harrowing results of our leaders' moral and policy failures

"...ruling of his career – awarding $230 million in damages to survivors and families of the victims of the..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Who Says You're Drunk?

Bars and bartenders may help you tie one on – but they're also expected to cut you off just this side of 'intoxication'

"...for which the law allows the imposition of exemplary damages," reads the complaint against Dun­lap and company, which the..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

TV Eye

The presidential debates are coming, and so are the Emmys

"...Battlestar Galactica, "Six of One," written by Michael Angeli; Damages, "Pilot," written by Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Common Law

Every dog gets one bite?

"...me that I would have to pay for all damages my dog causes if he ever bites someone. Is..."

April 18, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

I'm a first-time dog owner. My friend recently told me that I would have to pay for all damages my dog causes if he ever bites someone. Is this right?

"...me that I would have to pay for all damages my dog causes if he ever bites someone. Is..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Column by Luke Ellis

Local Landfill Got Trashed by Garbage Giant, Jury Rules

Texas Disposal Systems wins its long-running defamation suit against Waste Management Inc. -- but isn't awarded damages.

"...officials, among others. But the jury awarded no monetary damages to TDSL as part of its verdict, which Waste..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Capitol Chronicle

House Bill 3125 attempts to hold corporations accountable for their actions -- the corporate lobby won't stand for it.

"..."tort reform" agenda. As Texas law now stands, punitive damages are essentially capped at two times lost wages and..."

May 4, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Van Boven Case Goes to Court

Medical whistleblower accused of breaching settlement

"...been no breach, no defamation, and no evidence of damages – and the court should dismiss it. [inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

$250,000 Can Be Costly

"...lawsuit to have a cap of $250,000 on "noneconomic" damages. Years ago I became severely ill. Because my total..."

Sept. 9, 2003 Postmarks

Capitol Chronicle

Here come the constitutional amendments, propositioning you.

"...actions, authorizing the Legislature to determine limitations on non-economic damages."..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The 'Mold Queen' Fights Back

Melinda Ballard beat the insurance companies in court. Now she's carrying her fight to the politicians and the public.

"...Ballard's award to just over $4 million in actual damages, and on Feb. 26 refused Ballard's request for a..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Yes, Alex Jones Was the “Best of Austin” Once

Regretfully

"...(he has fired many), F. Andino Reynal, during his damages trial in the defamation case (which he lost by..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bills Grant Texas Doctors Legal Cover to Mislead Pregnant Women

Is the Lege giving doctors a license to lie?

"...truly no reason for this law to exist." Bill Damages..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Common Law

Eminent domain and condemnation – frequently asked questions

"...The offer represents only a small fraction of the damages caused to my property by the power line because..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Column by Luke Ellis

Zimmerman Suit Not Yet "Bygone"

Zimmerman v. Bulldog proceeds to Round 2

"...a defendant hit with a SLAPP suit automatically recovers damages and costs if a judge grants their motion to..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

The Common Law

Who's responsible if a neighbor's overhanging tree is a hazard?

"...of the big branches falls off the tree and damages my car?..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Column by Luke Ellis

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