News from February 2015
Canadian woman blames pool filter for husband's death
A Canadian woman sued a pool and spa manufacturer, alleging wrongful death.
Couple accuses contractor of breach of contract
A Galveston couple sued a general contractor, alleging negligence and miscommunication in a home remodeling dispute.
Boat owner alleges deceptive trade practice
A boat owner sued a service firm, alleging business practice violations, breach of implied warranty, negligence and misrepresentation.
Man sues power tool companies after injuries
A Harris County man has sued several power tool manufacturers after he allegedly suffered injuries.
Woman says she broke ankle at open house
A Friendswood resident has filed suit against Highlands Homes Houston on claims of negligence and premises liability.
Texas SC overturns 1974 ruling that evidence of a plaintiff’s failure to buckle up is inadmissible
Plaintiffs who file automobile collision lawsuits in Texas can now be painted with contributory negligence assertions if the evidence shows they were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the wreck.
Samsung hit with $15.7M jury verdict for patent infringement
Following nearly two years of litigation, Rembrandt Wireless Technologies has won a $15.7 million jury verdict in its patent infringement suit against Samsung Electronics.
L’Auberge Casino dismissed from suit alleging woman injured while sitting on broken chair
A well-known Louisiana casino was recently dismissed from a personal injury suit brought by a Southeast Texas resident.
Shire Apartments moves for summary judgment in trip & fall, judge considers motion
Following a Tuesday morning summary judgment hearing, a Beaumont judge said he would take the motion under advisement on whether there is any evidence to support a trip and fall claim.
Federal judge halts Obama’s immigration action
A federal judge halted President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration Monday, issuing a temporary injunction against the government.
Texas Democrats seek vengeance in court
Texas may be a Republican state, but there are parts of Texas that aren't safe for Republicans. Travis County is one of them.
Woman blames federal employee for accident
A Texas woman filed suit against the United States, alleging improper motor vehicle handling by a federal employee.
Couple accuses home builder of financing fraud
A Harris County couple filed suit against a builder, alleging fraud and deception involving the financing of a home building project.
Man accuses official of retaliation
A Texas City man sued Galveston County and a county sheriff’s office employee, alleging First Amendment violations and political retaliation.
Woman blames La. trucking firm for injuries
A Frankston woman has sued a Louisiana trucking company for injuries she allegedly sustained in an accident involving one of its drivers.
Man accuses deputy of harassment, injury
A Pinehurst man has filed suit against a Harris County deputy sheriff.
Former employee accuses art gallery of wrongful termination, discrimination
An ex-art business employee sued his former employer, charging wrongful termination and violation of civil rights law for alleged discriminatory hiring policies.
Patient charges pump manufacturer with negligence
A Galveston County man has sued a medical device company alleging medical negligence due to a malfunctioning medication pump.
Restaurant manager sues man who fled accident scene
A Galveston County restaurant manager has sued a Dickinson man for alleged negligence involving a motor vehicle accident.