News from October 2015
BP sues two businesses, alleging non-payment of fees
An oil company is suing two businesses, alleging they did not reimburse attorney fees and costs in an underlying suit.
Construction business sues Galveston real estate agent, alleging slander
A Galveston construction company and its principal are suing a Galveston real estate agent, alleging she made defamatory statements about them.
Protect your right to hunt and fish in Texas
This Op-Ed originally appeared in the Amarillo Globe-News on Oct. 24.
Texas woman sues Ford, alleging negligence in vehicle accident that killed husband
A Jacksonville, Texas, woman is suing Ford, alleging negligence after a vehicle accident killed her husband.
Art biz sues Lufkin woman over alleged infringement of “Bigfoot the Garden Yeti” sculpture
Alleging a Lufkin woman created and sold molds resembling two of its works without permission, Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Design Toscano, Inc. has pursued legal action. Design Toscano filed a lawsuit against Pamela K.
ExxonMobil hit with asbestos suit for man’s mesothelioma, death
ExxonMobil is being blamed for causing a past employee’s death by exposing him to asbestos dust and fibers.
Trial over fatal I-10 collision ends with settlement
A lawsuit brought over a fatal collision that was recently called up for trial ended in a settlement while jurors were still deadlocked in deliberations. Three years ago, Katie Lauren Hubbard Curtis filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County claiming she and her husband, Steven Scott Curtis, were traveling in the 500 block of Interstate Highway 10 E.
Settlement closes League City woman's plane crash lawsuit
A lawsuit over a 2009 aviation accident ended in a settlement, according to Galveston County court records. League City resident Farida Hill sued Thomas Craig Hill in the Galveston County 56th District Court in August, accusing the defendant of flying a 1946 Piper Cub J3 aircraft on July 12, 2009 that crashed.
Gaither Petroleum sues Clear Lake Shores man, alleging negligence in water fire
A petroleum company is suing a Clear Lake Shores man, alleging negligence over damages the company's boat sustained in a water fire.
Ferguson Law Firm secures second jury verdict since parting with PU
Former Provost Umphrey attorneys who departed to start their own firm have captured their second jury verdict since parting ways a couple of months ago.
Beaumont woman sues BSI Financial Services, alleging fraud, deceptive practices
A Beaumont woman is suing a loan services company, alleging deceptive trade practices regarding a loan on her property.
Harris County pedestrian sues Metro City Construction, driver following accident
A Harris County woman is suing a construction company and one of its employees over injuries the plaintiff says she sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian collision.
Trial: Suit against Buffalo Wild Wings alleging waitress slipped on mopped floor
A personal injury suit brought by a waitress who sued Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar after slipping on the freshly mopped kitchen floor has been called up for trial. Seeking exemplary damages for her injury, Amanda Beuhler filed suit against RC Port Arthur, doing business as Buffalo Wild Wings, on Dec. 13, 2013, in Jefferson County District Court.
Beaumont collision trial reset, attorney’s family in Pakistan when earthquake hit
The trial of a lawsuit brought by a Louisiana man claiming he sustained injuries when a driver rear-ended his vehicle has been reset due to the plaintiff’s attorney having missing family in Pakistan. Through Houston attorney Aftab Sharif, Nazir Muhommad filed a lawsuit May 17, 2013, in Jefferson County District Court against Charles Wayne Deville.
No damages awarded in auto collision suit against Knife River
An automobile collision suit brought against Knife River Corp. that was recently called up for trial ended with no damages awarded.
Maritime services business sues Better Gold, seeking $365,000
A Texas maritime repair services company is suing a Nigerian company and one of its vessels, alleging breach of contract.
Motorist sues Schlotzsky's Deli, two employees, alleging negligence in collision
A Texas motrist is suing Schlotzsky's Deli and two of its agents, alleging negligence over injuries the plaintiff says he sustained in a vehicle collision.
Energy industry's victory in personal injury case could have far reaching effects
The energy industry has been granted victory in a case that may have far reaching effects on potential claims of personal injury in the State of Texas.
18 Texas Counties deemed 'nonattainment areas' by EPA due to increased ozone regulations
HOUSTON - On Oct. 1, 2015, the U.S.