News from 2014
New 'common carrier' rules could affect Jefferson County landowners' suit
New rules defining the “common carrier” status of oil and gas pipelines in Texas may help Jefferson County landowners in an ongoing battle over eminent domain.
Defendants portray barratry case as a setup
A barratry lawsuit brought last April and previously set to go to trial in December was recently removed from the court’s docket after an attorney who the defendants portray as orchestrating the whole shebang was designated as a responsible party.
Family blames Goodyear for man's fatal lung cancer
The family of a Vidor man is suing over claims his fatal lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos fibers in the workplace.
Baptist Hospitals says Humana not paying claims
A hospital system is suing over claims an insurance company has failed to pay for patient care rendered.
Bus accident results in lawsuit
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was injured in a collision when a bus failed to stop at a stop sign.
Pipeline carrier sues business, woman threatening a lawsuit
An interstate pipeline common carrier is suing over claims its pipeline was constructed without knowledge of two entities with interest in the property, who are currently threatening suit.
Woman accuses Katy P.D. of malicious prosecution
A Harris County woman is suing over claims she was injured when a Katy police officer allegedly detained and wrongfully prosecuted her.
Woman claims tile was improperly installed in her home
A Galveston County woman is suing over claims the tile in the home she had custom built was improperly installed.
Woman says she slipped in car dealership
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims she was injured after slipping in the showroom of a car dealer.
Texas leads multi-state suit over Obama's executive order on immigration
Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that Texas is leading a 17-state coalition that is suing the Obama administration over the president’s executive action on immigration.
Houston attorney's movie suit moved to federal court
Houston attorney Anthony Buzbee claims he was duped into investing a movie deal and has now had his lawsuit moved to federal court.
Injunction sought to stop Harris County Sheriff from infringing on First Amendment with social media policy
A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy is seeking a preliminary injunction in a suit alleging his First Amendment rights are being violated because of a restrictive social media policy put in place by his boss.
Pedestrian files suit after being struck by vehicle
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was struck by a vehicle while a pedestrian on Main Avenue in Groves.
Discovery proceeding in libel suit brought by Swati Enterprises
Discovery is now unfolding in a suit brought by the owner of a gas station who claims the man leasing his property committed libel against him by wrongly accusing him of insurance fraud.
More claim property was unfairly appraised
Jefferson County property owners are suing over claims the county appraisal district unlawfully appraised their property too high.
Businesses say county excessively appraised them
Jefferson County property owners are suing over claims their property has been excessively appraised by the county appraisal district.
Another company claims it was unfairly appraised
A Jefferson County company is suing over claims its Beaumont property was excessively valued by the county appraisal district.
Man accuses law office, bail bond company of civil barratry
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims a bail bond service transferred his call to an affiliated attorney to solicit business without his consent.
Denton fracking ban goes into effect as city responds to lawsuits
The ban on hydraulic fracturing in the city of Denton went into effect Tuesday, despite objections from a state agency and an industry group.
Judgment in favor of ISP in 'revenge porn' case stands; Texas Supreme Court denies review
More than a dozen women who allege their nude photos were posted on “revenge porn” websites have had their claim against an Internet service provider dismissed, as the Texas Supreme Court has denied to review their case.