News from February 2015
Beaumont collision results in lawsuit
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was injured in a collision in Beaumont.
Texas SC orders plaintiffs to pay Wells Fargo’s attorneys fees
A dispute between two home-equity borrowers and Wells Fargo ended with the Texas Supreme Court reinstating an award of more than $116,000 in attorney’s fees to the lender.
Potential wage class action brought against Staples
A Texas delivery driver for Staples has brought a proposed national class action against the Fortune 500 Company for alleged overtime and minimum wage violations.
Czech-Tex kolaches are baked in tradition
AUSTIN – They’re tender, doughy pastries with Old World European roots that are being called one of the “it” foods of 2015 by the likes of Bon Apetit magazine.
Before going to court, Kiri Martin should have slept on it
"What's the point of having this superb military you're always talking about if we can't use it?"
Appeals court wipes $2.6M judgment in case stemming from contamination litigation
Justices seated on Texas’ 14th Court of Appeals recently wiped a $2.6 million award in favor of Southeast Texas Environmental.
Okla. man blames company, driver for wreck
An Oklahoma man is suing a Texas man and company over claims the Oklahoman was injured in an auto collision.
Two Mexican men file federal accident lawsuit
Two men from Monterrey, Mexico, are suing a Florida man over claims and personal injury resulting from a collision between two tractor-trailer trucks.
Galveston Co. couple files benzene suit
A Galveston County husband and wife are suing several petrochemical companies over claims the husband contracted chronic lymphocytic leukemia from dangerous chemicals he came in contact with on the job.
Woman says insurer didn't cover as promised
A Galveston County woman is suing an insurance company over claims the defendant failed to provide the coverage promised in her insurance policy.
Guardian sues care center over alleged negligence
A Galveston County woman is suing a nursing home and its management company over claims they provided negligent care for a 54-year-old man under the plaintiff’s legal guardianship.
Construction company wants paid for go-kart facility
A League City construction company is suing over claims it has not been paid for building an indoor go-kart facility.
Woman says her rights were violated during arrest
A Houston woman is suing Harris County and the sheriff's office over claims her constitutional rights were violated during a search of her home and her arrest.
Man says acne medicine not properly labeled
A Hardin County man is suing Wal-Mart and a pharmaceutical company over claims they failed to properly warn him that the acne treatment BenzaClin could cause ulcerative colitis.
Six file racial discrimination suit against restaurant
Six Harris County residents are suing over claims they were unfairly treated by their employer due to their race.
Hotel chain files trademark suit
A hotel chain is suing to settle a trademark dispute.