U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
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Lawsuit says unarmed inmate in mental health crisis was shot dead
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — The family of an inmate who was fatally shot by a jail security guard while in the ER is claiming wrongful death. -
Class action alleges CryptoZoo fraudulently sold digital currency
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — A Texas man is claiming in a class action that CryptoZoo fraudulently sold digital currency. -
Pro-life groups seek class status for Texas officials they sued
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - The pro-choice groups want the pro-life Texas officials they sued to be declared a class. -
Threats to prosecute over abortions leads to lawsuit against Texas AG Paxton, other officials
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Pro-choice groups are suing pro-life Texas officials they say are attempting to destroy a "pregnant person's right to self-determination and reproductive healthcare." -
Texas residents say drilling poisoned their water
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Texas residents are fighting natural gas drilling operations by filing a lawsuit in federal court. -
Journalists sue Texas over law preventing them from using drones
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Two journalists associations are suing several offices in Texas, alleging constitutional violations. -
Consumer Data Industry Association sues Texas over law that regulates information on consumer reports
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A trade association is suing the state of Texas over a new law enacted in May regarding what information can be included in a consumer report. -
Law firm Morrison Foerster says lawsuit alleging overbilling has 'no merit'
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – An international law firm sued over allegations of "egregious overbilling" while representing a number of companies in the process of liquidating assets argues the complaint has no merit. -
Financial services companies sue Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over payday loan rule
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Two financial service companies are suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its acting director over allegations the agency is "virtually eliminating" payday loans. -
T-Mobile customer alleges hackers obtained personal information
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A Texas resident alleges a security hole in T-Mobile's system allowed hackers access to his personal information. -
Amplify Snack Brands Inc. stockholder alleges proxy statement omitted information
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A stockholder in an Austin, Texas-based snack food company is seeking to enjoin a proposed transaction until allegedly omitted information from a proxy statement is disclosed. -
Farmers Group Inc. seeks dismissal of insurance policy suit
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The defendant in a class action lawsuit over automobile insurance policies has filed a motion to dismiss in Texas federal court.