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

The Common Law

Specific Performance – Forcing the Sale of Property?

"...several different remedies for breach of contract, including monetary damages. There are, however, some situations where courts deem monetary..."

July 8, 2011 Column by Luke Ellis

TV Eye

At this year's Emmy Awards, cable won, and reality lost. Sorry, Heidi.

"...cable actors Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Zeljko Ivanek (Damages), who walked away with trophies for Outstanding Lead Actor..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Jury awards $253 million to widow; Texas queued up to sue, too

"...of companionship, and a whopping $229 million in punitive damages – punishment, in part, for Merck's decision to delay..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Victims: Deep-Six Proposition 12

"...judges and juries can award a plaintiff for "noneconomic damages" -- like pain and suffering -- in a civil..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The Town That Tackled TxDOT

"...in the lawsuit. Cowan was awarded nearly $11,000 in damages and attorney's fees. The appeals court also affirmed judgment..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...that could have allowed the state to recover treble damages, and also exposed the companies to criminal penalties...."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SXSW Film Review: The Truth vs. Alex Jones

Doc follows families taking on conspiracy theorist

"...at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012 as they seek damages from Alex Jones, an Austin-based conspiracy theorist who first..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Madeline Duncan

Family of Alex Gonzales Jr., Killed by Austin Police Officers, Files Complaint

They claim officer provided false or misleading testimony

"...The family is currently seeking damages under the wrongful death statute for emotional damages and..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Dos Estaciones

Tequila shortage inspires naturalistic Mexican drama

"...health of her agave plants to the flooding that damages her factory. Nature is just as powerful a force..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Alex Jones’ Bankruptcy Gambit Fails to Stop Connecticut Trial

How much will the conspiracist owe families?

"...trials (two in Texas, one in Connecticut) to assess damages for Jones' lies – he's already been found liable..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Plea Reached in Arson of Democratic Party Headquarters

On further review: No terrorism

"...room, starting a fire that reportedly caused $20,000 in damages. Faircloth also left a threatening, if ridiculous, note stating,..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Dark Waters

Todd Haynes' courtroom drama is a true-life environmental horror

"...make the church potluck awkward), and no amount of damages will heal destruction at a genetic level...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Feds Sue Owners, Investors of Lakeway Hospital

The group is charged with defrauding the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

"...each fraudulent action, "plus 3 times the amount of damages which the Government sustains because of the act of..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Sparks Flying Over Spider House

Owner files suit after sexual misconduct scandal

"...October 2017 Facebook posts, and seeks – among other damages – relief for "mental anguish," loss of earnings, and..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Spider House Co-Owner Files Civil Suit Against Partner and Former Employee

Legal action responds to 2017 sexual misconduct claims

"...October 2017 Facebook posts, and seeks – among other damages – relief for “mental anguish,” loss of earnings, and..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Food Post by Sarah Marloff

Taking Muni Court to Court?

MetCenter files lawsuit against city for scuttled Municipal Court move-in plan

"...contract, fraud, and deception and seeking $500,000 in actual damages and unspecified punitive damages. No lease between MetCenter and..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Common Law

Halloween mischief – is pumpkin smashing or toilet papering legal?

"...effective consent of the owner ... intentionally or knowingly damages or destroys the tangible property of the owner." Criminal..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Column by Luke Ellis

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...cases, according to state data; the average amount of damages awarded also fell significantly, by 22%...."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Alien: Covenant

More chest-bursting fun in space

"...what amounts to a space burp (actual scientific nomenclature) damages part of the ship, this year’s model of android..."

May 19, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...is the type of outlandish behavior that justifies exemplary damages in many cases. We further believe that upon full..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Jumpolin & Gentrification Backlash

Jumpolin owners fight back against landlord demolition

"...The Lejarazus sued for damages soon after they discovered their business had been demolished..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Lawsuit Accuses APD of Excessive Force

A lawsuit alleges blood draw during DWI arrest by APD involved choke hold

"...She did not specify a monetary amount regarding the damages she's seeking, but the lawsuit notes that she suffered..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lawsuit Accuses APD of Excessive Force

Alleges blood draw during DWI arrest involved chokehold

"...She did not specify a specific amount regarding the damages she’s seeking, but the lawsuit notes that she suffered..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

NLRB Settlement ... Cap Metro Politics

Union President Wyatt says it's a vindication of workers' rights

"...activities. The NLRB's action initially sought $1.3 million in damages; under the settlement, TTMI will pay designated workers $665,000..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Pressley, Jackson, CapMetro, and more

How do you solve a problem like Laura?

"...activities. The NLRB’s action initially sought $1.3 million in damages; under the settlement, TTMI will pay designated workers $665,000..."

Nov. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Keep the Lights On

"...chilliness of his role as the errant son on Damages; whether that is a limitation of the actor or..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Big Miracle

Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski star in this fact-based story that shows us that whales are mammals too.

"...with the same jovial-corporate-bastard routine he finessed on FX’s Damages), and the local Inuit tribe, struggling with its own..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Bridesmaids

The "wedding industrial complex" is under siege in this funny new comedy written by Kristen Wiig.

"...Helen (Byrne, in a role that capitalizes on the Damages actress' self-serious persona). This relentlessly funny film mines much..."

May 13, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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