News from March 2013
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over patient’s use of Pradaxa
A wrongful death lawsuit claims a Hemphill man was not warned of the increased risk of bleeding associated with the prescription drug Pradaxa, a drug used to treat atrial fibrillation.
Seafarers’ Center of Beaumont awarded $325K default judgment
A $325,000 default judgment has been awarded to the Seafarers’ Center of Beaumont, which sued John Eric Lindell, a Nederland based certified public accountant, for failing to maintain the center’s tax-exempt status.
Med-mal against Christus abated
A case alleging a baby was born with severe brain damage because of a lack of treatment has been abated.
Slip-and-fall suit against Kohl’s slated for April trial
Litigation brought by Felisha Davis, who claims she slipped on some wet paint at Kohl’s Department Store and broke her arm, has been slated for trial in April.
Barge inspector thrown from gangway, sues marine companies
After finishing his barge inspection, Michael Stelly claims he stepped onto a gangway which gave way and nearly tossed him into the water.
Non-suit filed in slip & fall alleging ‘larger mat’ needed to cover up slick tile
A notice of non-suit has been filed in litigation alleging a “larger mat” would have prevented injuries resulting from a slip and fall at a nursing home.
Watts quits steering committee in middle of BP trial
Following a recent government investigation into how he got his spot on the Plaintiffs Steering Committee, Texas attorney Mikal Watts abruptly resigned from his role in the middle of the BP oil spill trial.
Katy ISD denies it terminated para-professional because of nationality, religion
HOUSTON - An original answer was entered into a 2012 wrongful termination lawsuit against a Harris County school district, recent court records show.
Houston federal court to hear Harris Co. woman's gender-bias lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Harris County woman's lawsuit alleging gender-bias will be heard by a U.S. District Court.
Lufkin woman sues Wal-Mart for slip and fall at Houston store
HOUSTON - An Angelina County woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. after she reportedly injured herself at one of its Houston chains last year.
USPS fired mail carrier because of knee problems, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - Houston resident Marilyn R. O'Hara claims the U.S. Postal Service dismissed her because of her knee problems and has filed a lawsuit, recent court documents say.
Lawsuit claims Harris Co. woman fired for resisting supervisor's advances
HOUSTON - A Harris County woman is suing First American Home Buyers Protection Corp. after she was reportedly fired for missing a meeting.
Passenger says airline failed to give assistance after heart attack during flight
HOUSTON - Alleging he suffered a heart attack while flying to Houston from Vancouver, Canada, and was refused immediate medical assistance, Thomas J. Bintz pursues legal action.
Matagorda Co. man claims sheriff's deputy assaulted him, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Matagorda County man seeks damages over an apparent attack by a law enforcement official two years ago, recent court documents say.
House looks at asbestos claim transparency bill
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The button pinned to the wheelchair-bound woman’s sweater said it all: “Asbestos caused my cancer.”
Shopper struck by display vehicle on spinning platform, sues Daylight Motors
While looking at a truck, Jack Long claims a display vehicle on a rotating platform struck him.
Motion for trial setting granted in suit over BNSF employee jumping off moving train
A motion for trial setting has been granted in a personal injury suit against BNSF Railway Co.
Man seeks money from dentist accused of misdiagnosing infection
A man claims dentists at a Beaumont dental office failed to diagnose him with a deadly medical condition, causing him to land in a hospital and to incur hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of medical costs.
DuPont successfully transfers benzene suit
A Jefferson County benzene suit against E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Co. has been transferred to Harris County.