News from August 2014
Man dies of MRSA after stay at V.A. hospital, wife claims in lawsuit
The wife of a recently deceased man claims staff at Acuity Hospital of Houston failed to properly treat him for an MRSA infection, leading to his death.
Houston TV producer claims job loss following cancer treatments
A former Fox Television morning producer claims she lost her job after she developed cancer and was forced to take time off work.
Former constable claims unlawful termination after using approved leave
A former peace officer has filed suit against Harris County, saying he lost his job after he took time off due to medical leave.
Children banned from mother's nursing home over social media posts, suit claims
The children of a woman living in a Sugar Land nursing home claim they have been banned from the facility because of postings on social media.
Man attributes injuries to malfunctioning high-pressure washer
A man claims he sustained various injuries after a pressure washer malfunctioned, spraying water at him.
Motiva accused of unlawfully firing man for using cell phone at refinery
A former Motiva Enterprises worker claims he was terminated after using his cell phone to complete a work-related task.
Woman blames store for causing fall on drain cover
A Harris County resident has filed suit against Fuel Depot 19, saying she sustained injuries when she tripped on a drain cover.
Insurance company refused to pay for medical costs, couple claims
Two Galveston County residents say they incurred medical costs of more than $50,000 following a collision.
Man claims driver followed vehicle too closely
A man has filed suit against the driver he claims was following his vehicle too closely, causing a collision.
Man says relatives failed to repay him for farming materials
A Harris County resident claims other residents breached their contract with him and failed to abide by a partnership agreement.
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for September 2014
DOAK PROCTER III V. BOBBY ANDERSON
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Aug. 4 - 8, 2014
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Lincoln Academy to pay $1.4M in agreement with Texas AG
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced an agreement on Wednesday with a Houston-based entity that allegedly falsely claimed to be an accredited educational institution.
Perry says indictment against him is the real 'abuse of power'
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says Friday’s indictment against him for abuse of power is really nothing more than an abuse of power by the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.
Woman claims wrongful arrest by transit cops following protest against immigration policy
A woman claims she was wrongfully arrested by Houston transit police while protesting the policies of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott.
Major asbestos firms giving hundreds of thousands to Democratic Congressional candidates
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Numerous Congressional candidates are seeing their campaign coffers swell thanks to donations supplied by major asbestos law firms and their attorneys.
Re/Max says balloon logo used without approval
A real estate company claims its rights have been violated after another company utilized its trademark hot air balloon on promotional material in an attempt to attract customers.
Driver blamed for deaths of two passengers
A man has filed suit against the driver he claims failed to stop at a red light and struck him in the middle of an intersection, causing the deaths of two of his passengers.