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News from July 2014


Man says inaudible ruling left him unable to file appeal

By Kelly Holleran |
A man claims he lost the chance to file an appeal after a judge rendered an inaudible ruling against him.

Woman blames more than $100K in medical costs on woman on cell

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman claims she incurred more than $100,000 in medical costs when a driver rear-ended her while traveling at more than 50 miles per hour.

Railroad worker claims excessive punishment doled out due to alcohol problem in remission

By Kelly Holleran |
A railroad worker claims he was subjected to extreme punishment after he fell asleep while working.

Driver files lawsuit against driver who struck side of vehicle

By Kelly Holleran |
A driver claims she endured medical costs when another driver attempted to exit a driveway and struck her vehicle in the process.

Man says he was arrested for using easement to his own property

By Kelly Holleran |
A man has filed suit against the owners of two pieces of Galveston County property, alleging they will not allow him on their land, which leaves him unable to gain access to his own piece of land.

Seaman files lawsuit against United States after fracturing wrist

By Kelly Holleran |
An American merchant seaman has filed suit against the United States of America, alleging he sustained injuries when a hand-crank backfired, fracturing his wrist.

Woman claims she paid more for coins than they were worth

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman has filed suit against a company, alleging it engaged in false advertising when it sold her coins at a price higher than what they were worth. 

Man seeks various documents regarding benzene-related lawsuit

By Kelly Holleran |
A man seeks subpoenas for a lawsuit he filed against Chevron.

Company seeks transfer of structured settlement payments

By Kelly Holleran |
A company is seeking the court’s approval to transfer a series of structured settlement payment rights from a Texas man.

Woman claims driver caused rear-end collision while talking on cell phone

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman incurred medical costs after a driver who was talking on a cell phone rear-ended her vehicle, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

Alleged owner of Jefferson County property seeks right to minerals under surface

By Kelly Holleran |
The alleged owner of a piece of Jefferson County property seeks court orders that he also owns the gas and oil under the land. 

A man has filed suit against the driver he claims rear-ended his vehicle

By Kelly Holleran |
A man has filed suit against the driver he claims rear-ended the vehicle he was riding in.

Granddaughter of recently deceased man seeks control of his accounts

By Kelly Holleran |
The granddaughter of a recently deceased man has filed a declaratory judgment, asking the court to name her solely in charge of the man’s accounts. 

Pasadena car lot sued for alleged ADA violations

By Matt Russell |
A woman who uses a wheelchair for mobility is suing after she was unable to enter a car dealership. Oralia Diaz filed suit July 24 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against DealerTrack Inc., doing business as King of Cars.According to the complaint, Diaz suffers from mobility issues as a result of polio at a young age. She was visiting the defendant's car lot at 3401 Spencer

Houston woman sues employer claiming termination due to disability

By Matt Russell |
A Houston woman is suing her former employer after the company fired her after health issues forced her to take a leave of absence.

Woman sues UT Health Science Center claiming discrimination against her disability

By Matt Russell |
A woman who requires a wheelchair for mobility is suing a Tyler healthcare facility after a doctor allegedly refused to allow her to use a personal care attendant to help her perform a urinalysis test. 

Owner of Galveston apartment complex files lawsuit against driver who struck building

By Kelly Holleran |
The owner of an apartment complex claims the building suffered damages after a driver crashed into it.

Woman blames husband's death on carriage driver

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman and her children have filed suit against the carriage company she claims was transporting her and her husband when it was struck by a vehicle, resulting in her husband’s death.

Galveston resident claims city attempting to force repairs of more than $1 mil

By Kelly Holleran |
A Galveston resident says the city is attempting to yank a piece of historical property from her grasp by requiring her to replace wrought iron decorative pieces, which will cost her more than $1 million.

Plaintiffs file opposition to government’s motion to dismiss NSA spying case

By Kyla Asbury |
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the National Security Agency and other government entities for allegedly spying on American citizens have filed an opposition to the defendants’ motion to dismiss.