News from April 2015
Justices reverse $3.73M Hurricane Ike verdict
AUSTIN – Apartment owners who won a $3.73 million jury verdict in an insurance dispute from Hurricane Ike won’t see a penny of it, the Supreme Court of Texas decided on April 24.
Former bank manager alleges racial discrimination
A Sugarland woman has sued her former company, alleging racial discrimination.
Cement firm demands payment from contractor
A cement company has sued a Galveston County contractor and its owner, citing breach of contract.
Appellate court tells Floyd to enter DuPont judgment
Jefferson County District Judge Donald Floyd tried again to award a new trial to an asbestos plaintiff, and again he failed.
Woman names Walmart in slip-and-fall suit
A consumer has sued Walmart, alleging negligence in a 2013 incident.
Former worker accuses non-profit of libel
A Jefferson County worker is suing a non-profit corporation for alleged wrongful accusations in 2013.
Woman files accident suit against company, driver
A Harris County consumer brought a lawsuit against an industrial firm and its employee for alleged negligence in 2013.
Man accuses hauler of discrimination
A Texas employee brought a complaint against his employer of nearly 40 years alleging multiple counts of discrimination in 2012.
Man accuses BP of racial discrimination
A Missouri City man has sued BP, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation when he was terminated.
Okla. woman blames hospital, doctor for post-op stroke
A woman who suffered a stroke after a surgical procedure has sued the hospital and a doctor who treated her.
Mexican family can't pursue claims in Texas, Justices rule
AUSTIN – Mexican brothers whose parents died in Mexico can’t pursue Texas justice through a Texas uncle, the Supreme Court of Texas has ruled.
Time's up, Brent!
A deadline's a wonderful thing – both for the one setting it and for the one held to it.
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By JOHN CORNYN
Injured woman appeals state’s decision, requests hearing
A Port Arthur resident brought a complaint against a state agency contesting its earlier decision regarding a 2012 workplace accident.
Patient alleges negligence in surgical outcome
A woman is suing a company or individual for alleged medical negligence in 2013.
Crane operator cites oil companies in workplace injuries
An oil worker has sued two companies, alleging safety violations.
Homeowner contests insurer’s opinion on property damage
A Galveston Island homeowner has sued her insurance company, alleging negligence.
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Company accuses concrete contractor of shoddy work
A Jefferson County business is suing a company for alleged breach of contract in an undated business services agreement.