News from May 2011
Backyard fire at Texas City home leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON � Jennifer Fisk is suing Texas City residents Erica Bette and Ethan Mayfield over an incident at their residence last month, recent court documents say.
Suit against GM claims air bag failed to deploy
GALVESTON � Alleging an airbag did not deploy during a one-car accident, Richard Taylor is suing General Motors LLC and driver Angela Carrell.
Couple sues insurer over claim for boat damage
GALVESTON � A Harris County couple asserts their insurer underpaid them for their boat after it sustained damages in a windstorm last year, recent court documents say.
Wreck between van, SUV leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON � Janis M. Orlando has filed suit against Sarah Pina Barajas over a car accident in Friendswood more than a year ago.
Crash on Hwy 146 subject of lawsuit
GALVESTON � Thomas Viancour is suing Elinor Hernandez over a two-vehicle accident in Texas City last September.
Expert witnesses selected in case over boat deal
GALVESTON � A League City attorney facing a lawsuit over a boat business deal has designated two individuals as expert witnesses.
Defendant in UTMB computer suit seeks transfer to federal court
GALVESTON � Technical Systems Integrators LLC is asking a U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt to transfer a state court action to federal court.
Woman seeks info from Secret Service for her computer spyware suit
GALVESTON � Complaining that the U.S. Secret Service Houston Electronic Crimes Task Force is withholding records and information related to its investigation of a criminal complaint for the League City Police Department, Mary Gerke has filed a petition for judicial review in federal court.
Legally Speaking: The Good, The Bad and the Just Plain Weird - Part 2
Last week, I treated you to a round-up of some of the bizarre cases and developments around the world. There were so many, in fact, that I couldn't fit it all into one column.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, April 25-29, 2011.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
Two new lawsuits were filed against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims in Jefferson County District Court, April 18-25, 2011.
Lawsuit filed over Marshall auto crash
MARSHALL - A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against an Oklahoma man and his employer after a vehicle collision in Marshall.
Man sues employer alleging he lost job due to facial hair
SHERMAN - After losing his job for allegedly refusing to shave off his goatee, John Scott Lodge filed suit against Unifirst Corp. on April 19 in the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division.
Woman files religious discrimination lawsuit over alleged voodoo curse
TYLER - An East Texas resident has filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she lost her job for allegedly threatening others with a voodoo curse.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over tractor-trailer collision
TEXARKANA, Texas - A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over a deadly tractor-trailer collision in Arkansas.
Church members seek $4.5M from Cracker Barrel over alleged racial discrimination
Welton SHERMAN - A Dallas pastor and members of her church are seeking $4.5 million in a lawsuit against Cracker Barrel for racial discrimination and assault after a staff member gave them a threatening note.
Technician sues maker of pharmacy windows after hand gets crushed
MARSHALL - After a customer shut a pharmacy window on her hand, a CVS Pharmacy technician is suing the manufacturer of the window drawer, claiming it was defective.
Oilfield worker sues for $2 million after breaking leg
An old oilfield worker has filed a $2 million lawsuit against his employer, claiming he is now disabled after breaking his leg on the job.
Shopper sues store for not placing barricade around spill
MARSHALL - A Wal-Mart shopper is suing the store for not barricading a spill after she slipped in liquid and fell under a bench.