News from May 2012
Suit says paperwork error led to new roof
GALVESTON - Galveston County residents Carl and Kay Howard allege Freeport resident Rene Damian mishandled the required paperwork to get their roof certified and insured.
Suit filed over water leak at Galveston condo
Cook GALVESTON - Raymond C. Kerr PC has filed suit against Harris County residents Peter and Lucy Goldsmith and Pasadena local Gerald Harve Heitzman on behalf of the Cres Trust in response to a water leak at a condominium unit in Galveston late last year.
Writer claims publisher illegally marketed book
HOUSTON - A Kansas man is pursuing legal action against the publishers of his non-fiction book, stating they terminated an agreement with him and illegally marketed his work.
Lawsuit blames Carnival staff for woman's death on cruise ship
Carnival Conquest GALVESTON - The family of a local woman who died on a Carnival Cruise ship last year alleges the employees allowed her to become intoxicated and then failed to respond properly when she fell and sustained a serious injury in her cabin bathroom.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, April 30-May 1, 2012.
Dental assistant sues dental practice for sexual harassment
After losing her job, a dental assistant has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming that her termination was really because she complained about sexual harassment.
Vidor nursing home accused of racial discrimination
An African-American employee of a Vidor nursing home has filed a lawsuit that claims she was terminated due to complaints she made about racial discrimination.
Industrial salesman sues previous employer for fraud
Skelton MARSHALL - After losing his job after seven months of employment, an industrial salesman has filed a lawsuit against his previous employer that claims he was fraudulently hired in order for the company to obtain his confidential sales list.
Employee sues Plano ISD for age discrimination
SHERMAN - A Plano Independent School District employee has filed a lawsuit that claims he was fired from position due to his age.
Woman claims debt collector called her vulgar names
SHERMAN - A debt collection agency is being sued for violating federal law after one of its agents allegedly called a consumer vulgar names.
Debt collector sued for not paying bond with Texas Secretary of State
SHERMAN - A Denton County resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector who attempted to collect on an outstanding debt before the company paid the appropriate fees with the Texas Secretary of State.
Alabama truck driver sues Texas trucking company over collision
MARSHALL - An Alabama truck driver has filed a lawsuit against trucking company after a tractor trailer rear-ended his truck.
Hobby Lobby driver sued for causing truck crash
MARSHALL - Following a 2005 truck crash on Interstate Highway 35, a Marshall resident is suing the truck driver's employer for negligence.
Suit alleges disaster recovery company used funds to influence officials to get work contracts
Coon A former manager has filed suit against his brother's disaster recovery service company, alleging hundreds of thousands of dollars owed to him was used to bribe officials who could grant no-bid work contracts.
Suit filed over Reauds' life insurance policy
By David Yates
Plaintiff has DCO motion granted in injury suit
Adams Plaintiff Ralph "Wes" Jordan, who nearly had his hand severed while working at Allco's premises, recently had his motion for entry of docket control order granted.
Sun Coast Resources, Clipper Bulk in trial over fuel sale
Brown Sun Coast Resources, a Houston corporation, will try to convince a jury that Clipper Bulk Shipping absconded tens of thousands of dollars worth of marine fuel.
State Farm sues Texas AG over investigation demands
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - One of Texas' largest providers of homeowners insurance is suing Attorney General Greg Abbott to block an investigation over whether the company denied renewed coverage on more than 11,000 policies in the state's Gulf Coast region.
Mexican glassmaker's, court's moves threaten letter, spirit of law
On the eve of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations in Dallas, May 8-18, more than 15 Texas congressional leaders, including Rep. Kay Granger (R-Fort Worth) and Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Dallas) wrote to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk urging Mexico's inclusion in this promising trade agreement.