News from February 2014
Asbestos-related death leads to lawsuit against Dupont
A Jefferson County family is suing a company which they claim exposed their now deceased patriarch to asbestos.
Snodgrass Brothers Inc., Michael S. Inc. sued after employee is injured aboard vessel
A seaman is suing after sustaining injuries while working aboard a vessel.
College of the Mainland sued by former employee
A Galveston County resident is suing over claims she was subjected to discriminatory and retaliatory conduct.
Man sues for attack on body and character, seeks public apology
A man involved in a love triangle is suing his girlfriend and another man she is dating after the couple accused him of crimes he claims he never committed.
Dallas businessman seeks $2M from Arnold & Itkin for legal malpractice
A Dallas businessman has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against a Houston law firm, claiming the attorneys’ negligence cost him almost $2 million.
Local bar association to host legal clinic for veterans
The Jefferson County Bar Association will host a free legal advice clinic for area veterans.
Judicial elections dominate campaign season
With all the campaign signs around Beaumont the last few weeks, it looks more like a presidential election than a party primary coming up on March 4.
Houston forum will address importance of Texas Supreme Court primaries
Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse and Texans for Lawsuit Reform will host an informational forum titled “Vote Smart: The Texas Supreme Court Is Important To You” to discuss the history of the Supreme Court in Texas and what’s at stake in the upcoming 2014 primary elections.
Reynolds & Kay sued over allegations of race discrimination
A Smith County resident is suing over claims of race discrimination.
Hanover American Insurance, Galveston County resident sued after accident
A Galveston county resident is suing after sustaining injury in a collision and after failing to receive payment under an underinsured insurance policy.
Strowmatt Rehabilitation Services, employee sued over negligence claims
A Galveston resident is suing after sustaining injuries when the vehicle he was operating veered into a ditch.
Marine company sued for $5M after employee injured aboard tug boat
A seaman is suing after sustaining injuries while working aboard a vessel and is seeking up to $5 million in compensation.
Rodez Contractors sued by US Construction Services
A Texas corporation faces suit for allegedly filing an invalid lien.
Rear-end accident results in lawsuit
A woman is suing after she was rear ended by a driver.
Employee sues TPC Group claiming discrimination over goatee
A male employee is alleging that his employer committed multiple acts of discrimination against employees.
Child hit by car sues for injuries
A family is suing a driver and homeowner after their child was hit by a speeding car at an intersection.
Tyler Junior College sued by disabled student for discrimination
A disabled student is suing Tyler Junior College, asking the court to require them to repair buildings and entrances to adhere to the American with Disabilities Act.
Montgomery County Tax Office named in discrimination lawsuit
An ex-employee of the Montgomery County Tax Office is suing for retaliatory discharge and discrimination.
Cruz touts new energy ideas at birthplace of oil industry
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, stood near the site of the Spindletop oil well, the 1901 gusher that launched the petroleum age, to promote the energy "Renaissance" occurring today.
Activists want Texas gubernatorial hopeful to cut ties with Ted Nugent
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – An activist group wants Texans to tell Attorney General Gregg Abbott, a Republican candidate for governor, to cut his ties with the often-flamboyant rocker Ted Nugent.