News from December 2013
Parents designate expert witnesses in case against Dickinson day care
GALVESTON - The plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging their daughter was assaulted at a Dickinson day care last year have designated expert witnesses, recent court records show.
Judge grants plaintiffs' motion to dismiss water supply line suit
GALVESTON - A June lawsuit filed in response to a defective water supply line was recently dismissed as requested by the plaintiffs.
Lamar seeks dismissal from dance instructor's religious discrimination suit
Lamar University has filed a plea to the jurisdiction in litigation brought by an instructor who alleges the college discriminated against her after she failed to attend a stage performance with a homosexual theme.
Lawsuit aims to secure back $10M in payments for shareholders
HOUSTON - Complaining that Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. failed to pay shareholders, Denver resident Keith Prichard has resorted to legal action.
Family asserts defect in hotel treadmill caused man's fatal head injury
HOUSTON - The family of a man who allegedly sustained a fatal head injury while working out at a Houston hotel has pursued legal action, recent court documents say.
UT System Board of Regents, M.D. Anderson employee battle over software ownership
HOUSTON - The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System is suing a New Mexico woman over ownership rights to certain software programs.
Non-profit CEO sexually harassed employee during Las Vegas trip, court papers say
HOUSTON - Alleging she was prompted to resign from St. Hope Foundation Inc. after an alleged incident during the organization's annual trip last year, Houston resident Mary Ann Contreras pursues legal action.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car demands nearly $5K from Dickinson man
GALVESTON - Enterprise Rent-A-Car has filed a lawsuit in an effort to recoup nearly $5,000 from a customer.
Gas pump lawsuit rescheduled, again
GALVESTON - Once slated to go to jury trial in early next month, a lawsuit focusing on injuries allegedly caused by an unattached gasoline hose received extra time.
Agreed judgment orders fitness center to pay father, son $3K
GALVESTON - A personal injury lawsuit pitting a father and his son against a local fitness club was settled just before it was to head to trial, recent court records indicate.
Harris Co. woman takes League City motorist to court over New Year's Day 2012 auto-pedestrian collision
GALVESTON - A Harris County woman has brought a lawsuit against a League City motorist she claims struck her nearly two years ago in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant, recent court papers say.
Parents allege insurer's delay of medical flight resulted in daughter's death
GALVESTON - For Francisco and Marissett Tolentino, a family vacation to the Dominican Republic ended in an "unfortunate and untimely" tragedy for which they fault their insurance company.
Woman falls off treadmill, sues Curves
A woman who claims she was not warned of the dangerous condition of using a treadmill has sued the gym where she works out after falling off one and hitting a wall.
Waitress sues Buffalo Wild Wings after slipping on mopped floor
A former waitress for Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar is suing the restaurant for injuries she received after slipping on the kitchen floor.
August trial slated in suit alleging nurse put patient through bathroom wall
An August trial has been slated in a suit brought by James Hardee, who sued Gulf Healthcare Center-Port Arthur alleging a nurse forgot to lock his wheelchair, which caused him to fall and “knock” a hole in the wall as he returned from the bathroom.
Defendant settles DWI suit for $10K
In April, two Jefferson County residents filed a lawsuit against the allegedly intoxicated driver who they claim struck their vehicle head-on while driving the wrong way on a divided highway.
Man alleges Bobcat struck his Mule, sues Motiva for $1M
Alleging a Motiva Enterprises employee struck his Mule with a Bobcat, Jose Cantu has filed suit against the refinery seeking more than $1,000,000 in damages.
Defendant non-suits plaintiff in slander suit between prosthetics providers
A notice of non-suit has been filed in litigation between prosthetics providers, which alleges slander.
Woman injured while attempting to board moving train sues KCSR
While attempting to board a moving train, Stephanie Collins, a railroad worker, claims she caught her clothes on some debris and was pulled to the ground.
Lamar employee appeals university’s plea to the jurisdiction win
A defendant in a wrongful termination suit has appealed a ruling that granted Lamar University’s plea to the jurisdiction.