News from January 2015
Fellow investors blocked man from company, suit claims
A Galveston County man is suing over claims fellow investors attempted to freeze him out of his interest in a company.
Man says he was fired while awaiting kidney transplant
A Washington County man is suing over claims he was unlawfully fired while in the hospital receiving a kidney transplant.
Special elections end in runoffs
No winners emerged from any of the three races in Tuesday’s special election.
Newtron argues it’s immune from Motiva employee’s claim he was stepped on
Newtron LLC recently filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing it is immune from a suit brought by a refinery worker claiming injuries after one of the company’s employees stepped on him.
Motion to compel discovery granted in dram shop suit
Patio stage at Tequila Rok
Appeals court: TCEQ not responsible for deaths of whooping cranes
A few days ago, a hunting guide in south Texas found a dead whooping crane near the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. The birds are endangered, so the death of the bird is being investigated by Texas Parks & Wildlife game wardens, according to a Jan. 6 press release from the agency.
Man says ex-wife stole items from home with police help
A Smith County man is suing over claims his ex-wife stole items from his home after a police officer ordered him to leave the property while she collected her possessions.
Motorcyclist files personal injury suit
A Galveston County man is suing over claims he was injured when a vehicle struck his motorcycle on state Highway 6.
Man claims he was shut out of common-law wife's estate
A Texas man is suing over claims he was unlawfully prevented from being included from the estate of the woman with whom he was in a common-law marriage.
Texas City wreck results in lawsuit
A Galveston County resident is suing over injuries allegedly sustained in a collision at a Texas City intersection.
Suit brought over fatal collision involving 18-wheeler settles
Plaintiffs in a suit over a fatal collision with an 18-wheeler settled three months after the litigation was filed, court records show.
Trial slated in nurse's suit alleging back injuries from holding on to sliding patient
A late January trial has been slated in a suit brought by Lynda Gore, a surgical nurse who claims she hurt her back while trying to hold on to a patient who was about to slide off a surgical table.
Woman says M&Ms contained metal object
A Panola County woman is suing over claims her mouth was injured when she bit into an M&M candy that contained a hard metal object.
Owner of 3-wheel cycle seeks damages after wheel locks
A Mississippi man is suing over claims he was injured when he lost control of his three-wheel motorcycle after one of its back wheels allegedly locked.
Two riggers say they were injured in collision
Two Louisiana men are suing over claims they were injured while working as riggers when their vessel collided with another.
I-10 accident results in lawsuit
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims she was injured in a collision in Beaumont.
Public schools’ usage of ‘Merry Christmas’ still ultimately a matter for the courts
In 2013, Texas legislatures passed a bill making the iconic greeting “merry Christmas” on school grounds lawful, giving districts the green light to throw caution to political correctness this past Christmas.
Abbott leaves legacy of suits against federal government
As Greg Abbott prepares to be sworn in as the governor of Texas, the attorney general leaves behind a legacy of lawsuits against the federal government. Since the inauguration of President Barack Obama in January 2009, Abbott has sued his administration almost 30 times.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Dec. 15 - 24, 2014
