News from November 2013
Woman's $5M civil rights suit alleges police officer ex-husband planted drugs in vehicle
HOUSTON - A Madisonville woman is pursuing legal action in response to a November 2011 traffic stop which resulted in her arrest for alleged drug possession.
Defendant companies seek to designate injured man’s employer as responsible party
Two defendant companies have filed a motion for leave to designate responsible third party in an injury lawsuit, asserting the plaintiff’s employer is responsible for his injury.
UPR seeks to swap counsel in collision suit
Union Pacific Railroad has filed a motion to substitute counsel in an automobile collision lawsuit brought over an employee’s collision.
Professional rift between ophthalmologists results in litigation
GALVESTON - A retired ophthalmologist initiated litigation against his fellow shareholders and their Galveston practice for what he asserts is "oppression of a minority shareholder."
Harris Co. man sues after cart falls on him
GALVESTON - Claiming he was injured while unloading cubicles in Galveston last year, Harris County resident Jorge Cavazos Lopez has filed a lawsuit.
Roofer claims employer mistreated him because of race
HOUSTON - Houston resident Cedric Richard brought a lawsuit against Chamberlin Roofing/Waterproofing Co., claiming it subjected him to race-based disparate treatment.
'Wet and slick' floor at Galveston Kroger caused shopper's slip and fall, according to suit
GALVESTON - A Waller County woman claims a slick substance caused her to slip and fall at a Galveston Kroger back in June, recent court documents say.
Calif. residents claim injuries in alleged auto-pedestrian accident
GALVESTON - Two California residents have filed a lawsuit against an Oklahoma woman in response to an alleged auto-pedestrian accident last year in Galveston.
Man dies during dialysis, family sues Medical Center
The family of the late Ernest Edwards Jr. have filed suit against two companies and one nurse, alleging they allowed their benefactor to die during dialysis.
Gas station asserts woman is the one responsible for spilling coffee on herself
While pouring a cup of coffee at a convenience store, Amanda Cardoza spilled the hot beverage on herself – an action the store says was caused by her own negligence.
Fireman amends petition in $1M defective boot suit
A volunteer firefighter has amended his petition against Weinbrenner Shoe Co. – a suit he brought for injuries he allegedly received because of a defective boot.
Café Del Rio seeks slip & fall plaintiff’s deposition
Cafe Del Rio has filed a notice to take the deposition of plaintiff Shareka Broussard, who slipped and fell while in the restroom at the Mexican food restaurant.
Texas AG praises American Airlines merger settlement
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott praised the settlement Tuesday between American Airlines, U.S. Airways and multiple states that will merge the companies and maintain daily flight service in Texas communities.
Eastern District adopts new order to reduce costs in patent claims
The federal court in the Eastern District of Texas – known as a hub for filing patent infringement cases from across the country – has established a new model order for the streamlining the patent litigation process and reducing the costs.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 84201
Newpark Resources Inc. employee sues after workplace accident
A man is suing after he was involved in an workplace accident.
Jefferson County resident sues after automobile collision
A Jefferson County man is suing after he was involved in an automobile accident.
Professional malpractice suit filed against Huntsville law firm
A local attorney is being sued after allegedly committing professional malpractice.
Swimming pool installers sued after pool allegedly begins to leak
A man is suing after his pool begins leaking shortly after installation.
Philpott Motors sued for negligence following car accident
A man is suing an automobile rental company after he is involved in a rear-end accident.