News from April 2013
Judge orders employee to return confidential information to former employer
The court has issued a temporary restraining order against a former Roofing Supply employee, ordering him to return equipment to the company.
Man claims intoxicated driver caused his injuries in collision
An Orange County man has filed suit against the allegedly intoxicated driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Two drivers blamed for causing pile-up
A man claims he sustained neck and head injuries after two drivers caused a multi-car pile-up.
Woman says driver crashed into her vehicle after being blinded by sunlight
A Jefferson County woman claims she sustained chest, back, leg and arm injuries after a driver who was blinded by sunlight ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle.
Jury awards medical expenses to accident victim, but nothing for mental anguish
Although a jury found both the plaintiff and the defendant equally at fault for causing an automobile collision, a verdict of more than $200,000 in damages was still awarded to the plaintiff.
BISD non-suited from litigation over lawnmower firing rock through classroom window
The Beaumont Independent School District has been non-suited from a lawsuit brought by Clorinda Parks, who alleges a lawnmower shot a rock through her daughter’s classroom window.
Southern Implants focus of Spring woman's sexual harassment lawsuit
HOUSTON - Alleging Southern Implants Inc. fired her because she complained about sexual harassment, Spring resident Wanda Hall has filed a lawsuit.
Haworth used Harris Co. man's age as 'motivating factor' for termination, suit says
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Keith Hall asserts his age was a "motivating factor" behind Haworth Inc.'s decision to terminate him, recent court documents say.
Texas woman sues NuvaRing manufacturers after developing deep vein thrombosis
TYLER - A Texas woman claims she developed deep vein thrombosis after two years of using the NuvaRing contraceptive and has filed a lawsuit against the drug’s manufacturers for failing to warn of the associated risk.
Lawsuit alleges COM fired employee for taking leave for brain surgery
GALVESTON - Complaining a local community college fired her last year shortly after she underwent brain surgery, Cheryl Odom seeks damages.
Harris Co. man's lawsuit blames age discrimination for termination from Houston TV station
HOUSTON - A Harris County man pursues legal action against a Houston television station and its parent companies alleging he was fired because of his age.
Austin couple sues after daughter loses part of finger at Galveston pizzeria
GALVESTON - An Austin couple claims their daughter suffered a partial amputation of her finger while visiting a Galveston pizza restaurant last year, recent court papers say.
2011 League City 'chain reaction accident' generates second lawsuit
GALVESTON - Another lawsuit was filed over an alleged multiple-vehicle collision in League City that occurred almost two years ago.
Lawsuit: Texas City terminated firefighter 'without just cause'
GALVESTON - A Harris County man has filed suit against the city of Texas City over what he asserts is an unlawful discharge, recent court documents say.
Galveston motorist sued over summer 2012 wreck
GALVESTON - In response to an alleged two-vehicle wreck in Galveston last year, Tabitha and Gavin Jennings pursue legal action.
Lawsuit: Pallets leading to restroom caused contract worker to fall
GALVESTON - For Harris County resident Elizabeth Jimenez, a trip to the restroom at work almost two months ago was anything but mundane.
Galveston head injury lawsuit ends days before scheduled trial date
GALVESTON - Days before it was to go to trial, a local woman's head injury lawsuit was settled.
St. Luke's sued for terminating employee with numerous health problems
HOUSTON - A Houston woman is suing St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and St. Luke's Episcopal Health System Corp. on allegations they fired her because of her numerous health problems, recent court documents say.
Woman hit by alleged drunk driver sues restaurant
GALVESTON - Friendswood resident Barbara Gruener is pursuing legal action following a two-vehicle accident with an alleged drunk driver, recent court documents say.