News from August 2009
Nurse alleges discrimination at UTMB
GALVESTON - Asserting a gender-based double standard led to her termination from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston last year, a Galveston County woman has filed suit against the 120-year-old medical institution.
Plano Jaguar dealership accused of warranty and incentive fraud
Dameris SHERMAN -- The North American Jaguar distributor believes a Plano dealership has operated under a plan of "controlled greed" since 2002 to defraud the distributor from more than $20 million and gaining all-expenses paid trips to San Francisco and Napa, a Mediterranean cruise to Spain and a trip to Buenos Aires.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County, Aug. 17-21, 2009
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 19-26, 2009
Co-owner of defunct barber college sues former partner for misappropriation
GALVESTON - A Galveston man argues his barber school failed because of his business partner's alleged contempt of an agreement dating back to 2005, recent court documents say.
Suit claims roofers worked on wrong house then left job unfinished
GALVESTON - A Tiki Island man claims workers started roof repairs on his house by mistake while he was out of town, and then left his home exposed to the elements when they learned of their erro.
First Yamaha Rhino trial under way in Orange
What could prove to be a landmark case, a dozen Orange County residents have been tasked to decide if Yamaha Motor Co. cut costs and negligently placed a defective off-road vehicle into the stream of commerce.
Couple sues agent over real estate deal gone bad
A Beaumont couple has filed suit against their real estate agent, his wife and two other corporations, alleging the agent moved into the couple's home but failed to pay for it.
Port Neches couple blames broker for risky investments
A Port Neches couple thought they were putting their money in conservative and safe investments, but claim their broker had actually sunk their funds into risky securities.
Convenience store employee slips on water, sues store owner
TEXARKANA, Ark. � Working at a gas station and convenience store in Texarkana, Texas, Brian Douglas Hovarter walked out of the room he was working in, slipped on a puddle of water and fell, landing on his shoulder.
Local business hit with $82K jury verdict in auto injury case
McGuire Ruling that there was zero negligence on the part of the plaintiff, a Jefferson County jury has levied an $82,055.13 verdict against Wooden Pallets for an automobile collision caused by one of its truck drivers two years ago.
Jefferson County civil judges prep for Settlement Week
With September around the corner, Jefferson County's civil judges are busy clearing their trial dockets in preparation for Settlement Week, which begins Aug. 31 and will end Sept. 4.
After two tries, Wal-Mart gets injury suit dismissed
The second time was the charm for Wal-Mart, which had a slip and fall suit against it dismissed by Judge Milton Shuffield � again.
Plaintiff claims contractor made fraudulent transfers to avoid lawsuit damage payment
A company says the builders it hired to fix its building after Hurricane Rita struck intentionally went out of business to avoid paying damages from a lawsuit filed against it.
Pathology consulting company seeks payment from lab for services performed
A Jefferson County company claims a San Antonio laboratory and three Bexar County men owe it more than $60,000 for work it performed and for payments due under a promissory note.
Abbott looks to recover $4.6 million from debt settlement company
Abbott (R) AUSTIN(Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced that he was taking legal action against a bankrupt debt settlement company that withheld funds from its clients.
Who's the boss?
"I don't do windows." That's what the magisterial maid says to the hapless homeowners in a madcap comedy.
Nicaraguan doctor tells WSJ that Provost Umphrey faked lab results in Dole cases
Lawsuits against Dole on behalf of Nicaraguan banana pickers allegedly exposed to pesticides have been in the news this summer after a California judge ruled that some of the plaintiffs' attorneys committed fraud.
Mexican national seeks $30M from tire companies over fatal rollover in Texas
While traveling on the interstate outside of the community of Hooks, Jose R. Esquivel lost control of his vehicle when a tire failed.
Outspoken campus policeman sues Galveston college over alleged civil rights violations
GALVESTON � A former College of the Mainland police officer accuses the school of encroaching on his First Amendment rights after he expressed concern about alleged misappropriation of tax money, recent court documents say.