David Yates News
County Attorney Vince Ryan sues MRH Clearing to stop illegal burning
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed suit against MRH Clearing, Inc., on Jan. 30, alleging violations of numerous environmental laws.
Ferguson Law Firm again ranked among Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2020
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm has once again been honored with inclusion in U.S. News and World Report 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings.
Mukerji Law Firm hit with barratry suit, accuses firm of conspiring to solicit auto accident victims
HOUSTON – The Mukerji Law Firm is part of a joint partnership that is conspiring to illegally solicit clients who were victims of automobile collisions, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
ICE refuses to disclose immigration raid documents, ACLU of Texas files lawsuit
DALLAS – The ACLU of Texas today filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for failing to produce the search warrants used to raid a workplace in Allen, Texas in April 2019.
Thomas J. Henry Law sued for malpractice, woman claims firm negligently told her to settle suit over son’s death
HOUSTON – A Hays County woman is seeking more than $1 million in damages from the “largest law personal injury firm in Texas,” alleging attorneys for the firm negligently persuaded her to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of her late son.
TCEQ says carcinogenic risks of ethylene oxide are ill founded, Jefferson County has most EtO emissions in Texas
BEAUMONT – There are no shortage of chemical plants and refineries in Southeast Texas, making the region a choice target for toxic torts over the past several decades. And while lawsuits alleging benzene or asbestos exposure caused a plaintiff's cancer are still routinely filed at the Jefferson County courthouse, rising concerns over ethylene oxide exposure could mean a fresh wave of toxic torts might be rolling in once again.
Third time’s the charm? Med-mal over man’s suicide set for trial later this month
BEAUMONT – For the third time, a Jefferson County will hear a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by an area couple that lost their son when he killed himself while under a suicide watch.
FedEx sued after driver allegedly causes collision, Ferguson Law Firm handling case
BEAUMONT - FedEx Ground Package System was recently hit with a lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into Markowitz’s failed bid for HD 28 seat
HOUSTON – Despite the hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in her campaign, Eliz Markowitz failed to her overcome Republican Gary Gates in the special election runoff for Texas House District 28.
Harris County Attorney Ryan sues Watson Grinding
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today sued Watson Grinding and Manufacturing, alleging violations of numerous laws following an explosion at the facility last week.
Lawsuit over Sunoco flash fire settles during pretrial
BEAUMONT – Before a jury could be selected, a lawsuit brought over the 2016 Sunoco Logistics flash settled.
Bo-Mac Contractors hit with $1M collision suit, Ferguson Law Firm handling case
BEAUMONT – Bo-Mac Contractors was recently hit an automobile collision lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Eric Dick slapped with lawsuit over unwanted text, plaintiff says message caused loss of enjoyment of phone
HOUSTON – Trial lawyer Eric Dick, who unsuccessfully ran for city council last year, was recently hit with a lawsuit alleging his campaign bombarded thousands of people with unwanted text messages pushing his political agenda.
Probate judge moves to quash subpoena in doctor's wife RICO guardian litigation
(January 24, 2020) The Lorain County probate judge who failed to honor a subpoena in a lawsuit alleging corruption and racketeering has finally responded by moving Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Sherrie Miday to quash.
Playground swing injury leads to $1M suit against King Kid’s Christian Daycare, parent sues for lost wages
BEAUMONT – A daycare was recently hit with a lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages for injuries a child suffered while using a playground swing.
Storm attorneys throw financial support behind public adjuster in race for HD 26
HOUSTON – Several notable storm attorneys have donated thousands of dollars to Matt Morgan, a Republican seeking to become the next representative for House District 26.
Arnold & Itkin sue TPC Group, suit claims client experiencing PTSD from explosion
BEAUMONT – The Arnold & Itkin law firm are representing a man claiming to suffer from PTSD over the TPC plant explosion that occurred late last year.
Woman slips in laundry detergent nearly two years ago, sues Dollar General for $1 million
BEAUMONT – A local woman is seeking up to $1 million in damages from Dollar General after slipping in a puddle of laundry detergent nearly two years ago.
Dallas County Judge buys up 'The Strong Arm' law firm, also serves as executor of Brian Loncar’s estate
DALLAS – An order authorizing the sale of estate property was recently granted, allowing Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins to buy up the law firm of the late Brian Loncar.
