News from May 2017
SecurityProfiling patent case moved from Eastern District court
YLER – Trend Micro won a minor victory in the Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas earlier this month when it was successful in requesting a change of venue to the Northern District of Texas.
ACLU of Texas files suit against city of Houston over ban to stop homeless tents, panhandling
HOUSTON – The ACLU of Texas announced on May 15 that it has sued the city of Houston over its encampment and panhandling ordinances.
Michigan man's legislative prayer case no slam dunk
AUSTIN – A case in which a Jackson County, Michigan man filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit against the county, alleging that legislative prayers said during board meetings seems like a simple case.
Texas appeals court dismisses special appearances appeals
BEAUMONT — A Texas Court of Appeals recently dismissed an appeal in a products liability case.
EmCare loses appeal in wrongful termination lawsuit
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission wins appeal
Staffing company alleges former employee breached contract
HOUSTON — A Houston professional staffing company is suing a former employee, alleging breach of an employment contract.
Patient alleges medical care providers' negligence caused injuries
HOUSTON — A Kansas patient is suing medical care providers, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Kroger customer blames store for injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing Kroger, alleging the store's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer alleges Luby's violated federal debit card law
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County man filed a class action lawsuit against Luby's, alleging violation of federal law regarding debit card information.
Customer blames Dairy Queen for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Dairy Queen, alleging negligence caused her to fall at a store.
Customer blames CVS for fall off chair
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing CVS Pharmacy, alleging negligence caused him to fall off a chair.
Bexar Co. woman sues bank to recoup payment from certificate
HOUSTON – A Bexar County woman sued a bank in an effort to get a 34-year-old mini money market certificate honored, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Mother, daughter accuse ice shaving business of negligence
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Pasadena ice shaving business, alleging negligence led to injuries to her daughter.
Longtime employee accuses Texas Southern of discrimination
HOUSTON — A longtime employee is suing Texas Southern, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
Paxton: $2M settlement to Baylor College of Medicine for pediatric neurological research
AUSTIN – On May 24, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Baylor College of Medicine will receive $2 million from a settlement reached by Texas with Questcor Pharmaceuticals.
Worker blames glass business for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston glass business, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Tenant blames management companies for mold damage
HOUSTON — A former Harris County resident is suing the managers of a Houston apartment complex, alleging breach of a lease agreement in failing to remove mold.
Worker blames trailer park owner, pet owner for dog attack
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing a San Leon mobile park owner and a dog owner, alleging their negligence caused the plaintiff to be attacked by a dog.
Owners of Kinsel Motors sue family for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress
BEAUMONT – The Owners of Kinsel Motors are suing a family for verbally assaulting them in public.
Continued: JC trial of trip & fall suit against Walgreens
BEAUMONT – An upcoming trial of a trip and fall lawsuit against Walgreens has been continued.