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May 28: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on May 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on May 28
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on May 28 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Imperial Surgery Center LLC vs Kevin Bonner on May 28
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Imperial Surgery Center LLC against Kevin Bonner, Melissa Bonner and Richard M. Marsh Jr on May 28: -
Healthcare entities claim man posing as attorney tricked them into treating patient
HOUSTON – Three healthcare entities allege that they were tricked by a Fort Bend County man posing as legal counsel into providing medical services to an individual. -
Woman who underwent Brazilian Butt Lift surgery files med-mal suit, pins subsequent paralysis on post-op 'hotel'
DALLAS – The law firm Miller Weisbrod in Dallas recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of an Oklahoma couple who allege that the wife was rendered permanently paralyzed as a result of her stay post-operative recovery center two years ago, Dallas County District Court records indicate. -
Houston man alleges unsterile medical device caused foot infection, maggots in wound
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges a medical device used in his foot surgery was not sterile and caused an infection and maggots in his foot. -
Former administrator alleges Altus Bayton Hospital terminated her in retaliation
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation from her position as a hospital administrator because of her disability and reporting of an alleged violation. -
Ophthalmologist's report isn't sufficient to give standard of care opinion in eye injury case, appeals court rules
HOUSTON – Unlike a trial court, the Court of Appeals in the 1st District of Texas decided July 12 a woman’s expert report wasn’t sufficient in a medical malpractice case. -
Cigna, Connecticut General Life, surgical centers reach settlement in overpayment suit
HOUSTON – A federal judge in Texas has dismissed an $8 million fraudulent billing case after three health care centers and two insurance companies agreed to a settlement. -
East Side Surgery Center, others allege attorney failed to pay for services for clients
HOUSTON – Several health care facilities allege a Houston attorney failed to compensation them for treatment provided to his personal injury clients. -
Health care centers' allege Cigna's 'plan interpretation is legally incorrect' in overpayment suit
HOUSTON – Two health care facilities working with health insurance provider Cigna are asking a Texas court to dismiss the insurer's claim that it is entitled to around $8 million in the form of alleged overpayments to the defendants’ ambulatory surgical centers. -
Court of appeals tosses medical negligence against University of North Texas
FORT WORTH – The Texas 2nd Court of Appeals has reversed a decision denying University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT) motion to dismiss a medical negligence claim. -
Harris County medical device salesman seeking $1 million in damages from surgery center, doctor
HOUSTON — A medical device salesman from Harris County is suing a doctor and surgery center, citing alleged breach of agreement and conversion. -
Surgery center accuses attorney of fraud
HOUSTON — A surgery center is suing an attorney, alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. -
Patient blames medical care providers for vocal cord injuries
HOUSTON — A patient is suing Memorial City medical care providers, alleging their negligence caused injuries to her vocal cords. -
Family blames health care providers for relative's death
TEXARKANA — The surviving spouse, parents and children of an Arkansas woman are suing health care providers, alleging the defendants' negligence caused the woman's death. -
Bank alleges borrowers, guarantors owe nearly $136,000
GALVESTON — A Texas City bank is suing multiple borrowers and guarantors, alleging breach of contract and owing nearly $136,000. -
Fort Bend Co. medical practice sues Ill. Blue Cross subsidiary over back claims totaling $19M
A Fort Bend County medical provider seeks to recover approximately $19 million in claims on nearly 900 patients from an Illinois-based subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield, according to a federal lawsuit filed Mar. 4 in Sherman. -
Former employee sues Gulf Coast Veterinary Surgery, alleging unpaid overtime
A Houston man is suing his former employer, a Houston veterinary center, alleging unpaid overtime. -
Woman sues dentist for removing healthy tooth
A Galveston resident filed a lawsuit against a dentist alleging professional negligence in her 2013 treatment. Rebekah Faircloth filed a complaint against Dr. Charles Scruggs d/b/a Dr. Charles Scruggs P.C., and Gulf Coast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Texas City in Galveston County District Court July 1, claiming liability in September 2013 when planned surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth allegedly resulted in permanent injuries to the plaintiff. According to the suit, Scruggs performe