News from April 2014
Wal-Mart sued after woman trips over beer left in aisle
A Kaufman County woman is suing over claims she was injured on the premises of a Wal-Mart.
Sandcastle Construction sued after home's foundation begins cracking
A Texas couple is suing over claims their home was negligently constructed and is now experiencing cracks in the foundation.
Texas Southern University employee sues claiming termination based on national origin
A Texas university is facing a lawsuit after an employee was allegedly wrongfully terminated.
American Express Bank sues Texas resident for more than $150k
A Jefferson County resident is being sued for failing to repay cash advances.
Tyler County resident sues after sustaining work injury in grain elevator
An employer is facing suit after an employee was injured during the course of his work.
Memorial Hermann sued on allegation of age, race discrimination
A Friendswood woman is suing her former employer over claims she was unlawfully terminated from her position.
Veterans Affairs, secretary sued on claims of discrimination
A Harris County woman is suing the Department of Veterans Affairs, claiming sexual harassment and discrimination.
Chrysler sued after debris ignites Durango gas tank
A Gladewater woman is suing over claims she suffered serious burns after road debris struck her vehicle's fuel tank and ignited a fire.
Super Service, driver sued after collision on Interstate 10
A Texas woman is suing over claims she and her daughter were injured in a collision on Interstate 10.
Woman claims law firm denied maternity leave
A Houston law firm is being sued over claims an employee was denied maternity leave and fired.
CALA: Time for Texas to rein in 'lawsuit lending'
By Jill Shackelford
Legal workshop for parents of special needs children set for today
The Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association will host a legal workshop for parents of autistic and special needs children.
Galveston County sheriff's deputy sues after being struck by alleged drunk driver
A Texas resident and Hitchcock bar are facing suit after an allegedly intoxicated man struck a deputy sheriff.
Halliburton sued by former employee claiming wrongful termination
A Tomball resident is suing his former employer, Halliburton, for discrimination based termination.
Federal prisoner sues claiming he was denied medical care
A federal prisoner in Beaumont is suing, alleging he was wrongfully denied medical care for a shoulder injury.
Texas jury awards $1.2M for woman's injuries from J&J mesh sling
A Texas jury recently ordered that Johnson & Johnson and its Ethicon unit must pay $1.2 million to a former nurse who was injured by one of the manufacturer’s mesh slings used to treat incontinence.
Coon's firm seeks TRO extension over lost box of client files
A Beaumont law firm is seeking more time to prevent a Utah company from transferring mail containing sensitive information that it received by accident.
Deadline nears for South Texas hail damage suits
Two years ago, south Texas was hit by two devastating hailstorms. Now the statute of limitations is almost up for residents to file lawsuits over their damage claims.
Texas Times: 18 minutes to victory
Each year, on March 2, Texans celebrate a uniquely Texan holiday—Texas Independence Day. It marks the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos.