News from 2014
Howard Dean, trial lawyers and the plan to turn Texas blue
From U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro to failed gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, Democrats have begun to poke through the red tarp blanketing Texas and emerge on the national scene.
Class action would prevent Texas oil merger
HOUSTON – An Oklahoma man recently filed a class action lawsuit seeking to prevent a merger of two Texas-based oil companies.
LaQuinta says hotel was appraised unfairly
A hotel company is suing over claims its Jefferson County property was appraised in excess of its fair market value.
Woman's heir accuses care center of neglect
A Galveston County heir filed suit against a health care facility, citing negligence.
Family says man was unarmed when fatally shot by police
The family and friend of a Harris County man are suing over claims he was unarmed when he was fatally shot by police officers allegedly using excessive force in his arrest.
Man says he was cut out of business deal
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was cut out of a lucrative business deal by potential investors.
Defendant non-suited in suit between Port Arthur neighbors
A woman who sued her neighbor, alleging her Port Arthur home was damaged when his caught on fire, has non-suited him from the litigation.
Texas SC agrees to rehear asbestos case against Dow
The Texas Supreme Court has set a date for oral arguments in the rehearing of an asbestos case against The Dow Chemical Co.
Paxton names first member of attorney general team
The next attorney general of Texas recently announced the first member of his team.
Hearings set in fight for ownership of Gulf Coast Machine & Supply
Attorneys are flying in from as far as New York to attend a courthouse hearing in Beaumont, as the fight to stop a hostile takeover of Gulf Coast Machine & Supply prepares to enter the next phase of litigation.
Carpenter blames Exxon Mobil for injuries
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was injured while working as a carpenter in Beaumont.
Man says he was injured while working on vessel
A Texas man is suing over claims he was injured while working with heavy equipment on a vessel.
La. man says he was sexually harassed on rig
A Louisiana man is suing over claims he was sexually harassed while working as a galley hand on a vessel.
Man says insurer didn't pay for wreck damages
A Hamilton County man is suing over claims his insurance company has failed to pay for a collision with an under insured driver that rendered the man disabled.
Texas SC rejects whistleblower's suit against TCEQ
The Texas Supreme Court has rejected a whistleblower’s suit against a Texas environmental agency.
PERSONNEL FILE: Mike McKool receives lifetime achievement award from Texas Lawyer
Mike McKool a founder and chairman of McKool Smith, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Texas Lawyer at the 2014 "Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame" reception held in Dallas on Nov. 20.
Probate judge says her salary was illegally reduced
A Galveston County judge is suing over claims her salary was unlawfully reduced.
Business says it wasn't properly appraised
A Jefferson County company is suing over claims its property was excessively valued by an appraisal review board.