News from September 2013
Hecht named chief justice of Texas Supreme Court
Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Justice Nathan L. Hecht of Austin as 27th chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, effective Oct. 1.
Discovery proceeding in suit alleging barge inspector thrown from gangway
Discovery is proceeding in litigation brought by Michael Stelly, who claims he stepped onto a gangway that gave way and nearly tossed him into the water after finishing his barge inspection.
Man strikes wandering cow with truck, sues Seaway Crude Pipeline
Area resident Timothy Parsley Jr. is suing Seaway Crude Pipeline, alleging the company let down a fence and allowed a cow to get loose, which he struck and killed with his truck.
Med-mal against Christus abated, again
For the second time, a case alleging a baby was born with severe brain damage because of a lack of treatment has been abated.
No damages awarded in automobile collision trial
Following a brief trial, no damages were awarded to a Hardin County woman claiming she incurred medical costs after a driver rear-ended her vehicle as she sat at a stop light.
Motiva awarded summary judgment in discrimination suit
Although a trial was slated for September, a final judgment was entered in August ending litigation brought against Motiva Enterprises, which alleged the company discriminated against a black Port Arthur woman by allowing a white male certain privileges.
Texas AG files lawsuit against solar power facility
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Sept. 19 filed a lawsuit and temporary restraining order against a Dallas-area solar panel facility and its owners for allegedly making deceptive claims about the company’s products.
Parties in wrongful termination suit agree to dismissal
HOUSTON - A Houston area school district and one of its former employees consented earlier this month to end the legal battle between them, recent court records indicate.
Houston man settles with retailer sued for dispensing wrong medication
HOUSTON - A U.S. District Court judge disposed a recent lawsuit accusing Walgreen's Corp. of giving a Houston man the wrong medication.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83958
Greg County woman sues over mesh used to treat stress incontinence
MARSHALL - A Greg County woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that the mesh used to treat her stress incontinence resulted in complications and a second surgery.
Manager alleges East Texas company fired her during medical leave
A general manager has filed a lawsuit against an East Texas company claiming that she was fired while she was out on medical leave recovering from an on-the-job injury.
Orange County man sues Wal-Mart after slipping in water
An Orange County man has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming he suffered injuries when he slipped and fell in a puddle of water.
Collin County man sues debt collector for calling while he was in restroom
SHERMAN - A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit claiming a debt collector’s telephone call was harassing and abusive because he was in the bathroom at the time of the phone call.
Denton County deputy claims termination part of scheme to promote female
SHERMAN - A former Denton County chief deputy has filed a lawsuit against the county claiming that he was terminated due to a scheme to advance a female deputy.
McKinney man sues Colorado company for obtaining copy of his credit report
SHERMAN - A McKinney resident has filed a lawsuit against a Colorado company claiming that it violated federal law by obtaining a copy of his consumer credit report without a purpose.
Texarkana podiatrist sued for medical malpractice
TEXARKANA - An Arkansas woman has filed a lawsuit against a Texarkana podiatrist claiming the doctor failed to disclose the risks associated with numerous surgical procedures on her foot.
Former account analyst sues for overtime wages
SHERMAN - An account analyst has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming the employer violated federal law by not paying overtime wages.
Collin County man sues debt collector over $145 debt
SHERMAN - A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector for failing to validate a $145 debt from the city of Dallas.