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Former female Shell Deer Park Refining Co. employee claims she was terminated for reporting sexual harassment
HOUSTON – A Lake Jackson woman alleges she was discriminated against, threatened and terminated for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. -
Houston resident alleges local law enforcement violated Constitution
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing the city of Houston and city law enforcement personnel, alleging wrongful arrest that led to time in jail. -
Mother seeks more than $1 million from legal service providers
HOUSTON — A Brazoria County woman is suing legal services providers, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. -
Houston strip clubs settle dancers’ labor lawsuit for $1.1 million
HOUSTON – Dancers of four strip clubs in Houston are set to receive $1.1 million from their former employers as settlement to a labor case, alleging that they were incorrectly categorized as independent contractors. -
Boat passenger blames vessel owner for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Mississippi man is suing vessel owners, alleging their negligence led the the plaintiff sustaining injuries. -
Asian American woman accuses accounting firm of racial discrimination
HOUSTON — An Asian American woman is suing a Houston accounting firm, alleging retaliation and wrongful or constructive eviction. -
Former lawyers with now-closed Beirne, Maynard and Parsons open new boutique firm
HOUSTON – After the dissolution of Houston-based litigation firm Beirne, Maynard and Parsons in July, 10 of its lawyers have gone on to form a boutique litigation practice called Parsons, McEntire, McClery and Clark, with offices in Houston and Dallas. -
The Jurisprudence of Civil Asset Forfeiture
The Jurisprudence of Civil Asset Forfeiture by MARK PULLIAM|Leave a Comment 3 Hand grabbing money bag The seizure by the state of assets connected to crime is a controversial subject. Asset forfeiture’s proponents—mainly law-enforcement agencies—view it as essential to fighting crime (especially the drug trade), because it deprives wrongdoers of the fruits of their illicit activities. -
Galveston County woman alleges apartment operators' negligence caused injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing a Galveston apartment owner, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries. -
Motorist accuses Galveston police of running into his car
GALVESTON — A Humble motorist is suing Galveston officials, alleging their negligence caused a city police car to ram into his vehicle. -
27 students earn scholarships for demonstrating potential in insurance business
AUSTIN — More than two dozen insurance and risk management students at six Texas universities were awarded scholarships by the Insurance Council of Texas Education Foundation. -
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Neurovision Medical Products, Inc. v. Medtronic Public Limited Company et al 2:16-cv-00127-JRG-RSP The plaintiff Neurovision has pursued legal action in response to alleged infringement of United States Patent Numbers 8,467,844 and 8,634,894. -
Property owner alleges illegal construction of power lines
GALVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing five companies, alleging breach of contract and negligence over construction of power poles and lines in front of his property. -
Insurance company alleges investment firms negligent in non-coverage claim
TYLER – An insurance company is suing a Boerne investment business, seeking to get out of paying a claim in a fatal vehicle crash. -
La Marque couple alleges promissory note never paid
GALVESTON -- A La Marque couple is suing two people, seeking money it says was never repaid on a promissory note. -
Insurance firm alleges non-payment of surety bonds
HOUSTON -- An insurance firm is suing an Austin company and two of its agents, alleging failure to pay a performance bond and a payment bond. -
Conroe homestead residents take neighboring businesses to court over hazardous waste
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Friendswood couple alleges contractors botched pool construction project
GALVESTON -- A Friendswood couple is suing a contractor and individual staffers, alleging breach of contract for a botched pool construction project. -
US sued following collision involving postal truck
BEAUMONT – Two people are suing the United States over injury claims after a U.S. Postal Service truck collided with their vehicle. -
Mother blames Port Arthur motorist for negligence in collision with her son
A woman is suing a Port Arthur motorist over injuries her son allegedly sustained as a result of a vehicle-pedestrian collision.