News from September 2013
Several state agencies are working
AUSTIN — Several state agencies are working together on a photo project that encourages Texas residents to document how they have been affected by the ongoing drought.
Total Safety U.S. sued for wrongful termination
Hardin County resident Brian Benson has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Total Safety U.S.
Woman falls during RiverFest, sues city of Port Neches
A woman is seeking exemplary damages after she fell at Port Neches RiverFest 2013.
An asbestos fraudster pays the price
When bad things happen to good people, it’s hard to understand. It seems unfair, unjust, unacceptable. It may prompt us to question our belief systems and to actually read that paperback copy of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" that some well-meaning relative gave us years ago when something bad happened to us.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Motorist sues over recent Galveston collision
GALVESTON - Claiming she was in a two-vehicle accident earlier this month in Galveston, local resident Jessica Lazo did not waste time pursuing legal action.
Lawsuit claims HISD 'bullied and harassed' employee
HOUSTON - A former Houston Independent School District employee brought a lawsuit against the school district on allegations she was "bullied and harassed" because of her race and religion before she was ultimately fired.
Houston woman claims Ford sold her defective Fiesta
GALVESTON - A Houston woman's lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. says the plaintiff purchase a defective car last year.
Galveston condo association blames denial of windstorm certification on contractor
GALVESTON - A local condominium association has taken a contractor to court, claiming the latter installed improper windows on each of its buildings.
SFA University sued for allegedly paying female bus drivers less than males
LUFKIN - Two shuttle bus drivers for a Nacogdoches college have filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming that they were paid less than their male counterparts.
Manager accuses Tyson Foods of age discrimination
LUFKIN - A manager for Tyson Foods has filed a discrimination lawsuit that claims he was terminated from his job due to his age.
Lawsuit claims numerous collection calls forced man to change cell phone number
TEXARKANA - A Hooks resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming that he received so many collection calls that he was forced to change his cell phone number.
Debt collection agency sued after claiming to be legal department
SHERMAN - A Collin County woman has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection agency claiming the debt collector violated federal and Texas law by identifying itself as a caller from the legal department.
Couple sues GM claiming vehicle’s airbag failed to deploy
SHERMAN - A couple from Cooper has filed a lawsuit against GM claiming that their vehicle’s airbag failed to deploy and protect them when their vehicle struck the back of another vehicle.
24 women sue claiming defective hernia mesh products
SHERMAN - Twenty-four women have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of hernia mesh products claiming they suffered serious injuries from defects with the mesh.
Woman denied promotion because of race, lawsuit alleges
HOUSTON - The Houstonian Inc. is accused of mistreating one of its employees because she is black, recent court papers say.
Process engineer says company fired him for going on medical leave
HOUSTON - A Harris County man has filed a lawsuit against Fluor Corp. after he was allegedly fired for his disability.
Man claims company fired him for protesting brother's dismissal
HOUSTON - Alleging Regency Employees Management LLC fired him for raising issue with his brother's termination, C.W. Blackstock has filed a lawsuit.
Galveston Co. requests continuance as sole defendant in ex-deputy constable's sexual harassment suit
GALVESTON - Citing changes in personnel within its legal department, Galveston County is requesting an extension for the trial setting of a former deputy constable's sexual harassment lawsuit.
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket for November 2013
MICAELA GAITAN V. EMILY ROSE