News from September 2011
Suit filed after man's death in motorcycle crash
GALVESTON - The widow of a man who died in a motorcycle crash in Houston has filed suit on behalf of their children.
Former Palacios cop says termination violated ADA
GALVESTON - A Matagorda County man complains that the city of Palacios violated his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, recent court documents say.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2011.
Woman sues Sea-Doo for internal injuries from water jet
MARSHALL � After suffering internal injuries from the water jet thrust of a personal watercraft, a Winnsboro woman has filed a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer.
Woman alleges she was terminated because of surgery
Hill SHERMAN - A Texas woman has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she allegedly lost her job due to facial reconstruction surgery.
Georgia-Pacific sued for firing employee who requested medical leave
LUFKIN - A Georgia-Pacific employee has filed a lawsuit against the railroad after he lost his job only a week after requesting medical leave.
White supervisor files racial discrimination suit against employer
SHERMAN - A white supervisor has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against his employer, claiming he was demoted for no reason and replaced by a less experienced African-American employee.
Lawsuit alleges mood disorder drug causes diabetes
MARSHALL - A Texas man claims he developed diabetes from a drug he took to treat a psychiatric disorder.
Longshoremen sue over injuries from falling beam
After suffering severe neck injuries from a falling beam, two longshoremen have filed a lawsuit against their employer for failing to provide a safe place to work and adequate equipment.
Pregnant employee files a lawsuit after losing job
SHERMAN - An Hispanic female has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming she was fired in favor of a non-pregnant, non-Hispanic and less qualified employee.
Woman sues Wal-Mart after injury to buttocks
A Kirbyville resident is suing a Jasper Wal-Mart after she injured her buttocks when she slipped and fell.
Oilfield worker sues dirt work company after falling in mud
LUFKIN - A Mississippi worker claims a muddy worksite in Livingston led to a severe back injury and has filed a lawsuit against the company responsible for the dirt work.
Texas SC tackles definition of 'prevailing party'
Hecht AUSTIN � Contracts that provide legal fees for prevailing parties don't necessarily apply when plaintiffs nonsuit without prejudice, six Supreme Court Justices decided on Aug. 26.
Car owner not liable for borrower's drunk driving crash, Texas SC rules
AUSTIN � Tugboat owners whose workers borrowed each other's cars share no liability for a fatal crash one of them caused, the Supreme Court of Texas decided on Aug. 26.
Bad facts, bad verdict, good outcome--five years later
Merck & Co. stopped selling Vioxx in 2004 because of its potential to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Its withdrawal from the market prompted thousands of users and alleged users of this anti-inflammatory drug to sue the company.
Defendant says man died from pre-existing cardiac condition, not wreck
GALVESTON - A League City woman who was blamed for causing a three-vehicle accident which killed one man has submitted an affirmative motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit against her.
Lowe's sued for selling toxic ceiling fan
On behalf of their minor daughter Jenna, Scott and Sherry Wade have filed suit against Lowe's Home Centers, alleging the company sold them a ceiling fan which emitted toxic formaldehyde.
Passenger sues PA over collision with fire truck
Port Arthur resident James Trail is suing the city he resides in for injuries he received when a vehicle he was riding in collided with a fire truck.
Mother claims couple injured daughter
On behalf of her minor daughter, Minh Thi Lee has filed suit against Alisha and Jonathan Benitez.
Man sues over injury from Mardi Gras tent
Area resident Frederick Jones has filed suit against Mardi Gras Southeast Texas and AAA Rentals, alleging he was injured when a Mardi Gras tent fell on him during the March festival.