News from August 2014
Jefferson County 172nd District Court: Docket for September 2014
SANDRA GETER V. FARMERS GROUP INC ET AL
OAG says employee's suit doesn't qualify under Whistleblower Act
The Texas Office of the Attorney General maintains a lawsuit against it by a former employee does not satisfy legal requirements under the Texas Whistleblower Act, even though two other courts have already said it does.
Wheelchair-bound woman claims inability to access check cashing location
A wheelchair-bound woman claims she was unable to access Ace Cash Express without the help of other patrons.
African American women charge racial, gender discrimination against airline
Two African American females claim they were repeatedly passed over for promotions and were not recognized for their outstanding performances due to their sex and race.
Punitive damages allowed in asbestos MDL maritime docket
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – Judge Eduardo C. Robreno, who oversees an asbestos multidistrict litigation in Philadelphia federal court, has decided that punitive damages awards are permitted in the maritime docket as a matter of law to seamen bringing unseaworthiness asbestos claims against shipowners.
Man files lawsuit against construction company after 20-foot fall
A man who claims he suffered a lacerated liver and fractured vertebrae after a 20-foot fall seeks monetary damages from a construction company.
Female physicians claim they were treated differently than male counterparts
Two female physicians say they were paid less and treated worse than their male co-workers.