News from June 2015
Racecar buyer alleges fraud
A Texas man has sued a Connecticut company and two individuals, alleging unlawful trade practices dating to 2007.
Property owner sues city of Plano for disregard of civil rights
A businessman brought a lawsuit against a municipality for alleged unlawful property infringement in 2014.
Property owner sues city of Plano for disregard of civil rights
A businessman brought a lawsuit against a municipality for alleged unlawful property infringement in 2014. Bill Lisle III and Smith-Lisle Holdings Ltd. of filed against the City of Plano in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas May 28, claiming property violation in 2014. The suit states that the defendant sought to deprive plaintiffs the use of their property and improperly fined them.
Homeowner sues contractor alleging project abandonment
A Galveston County woman brought a lawsuit against a construction company for alleged breach of contract in 2015.
Homeowner sues contractor alleging project abandonment
A Galveston County woman brought a lawsuit against a construction company for alleged breach of contract in 2015. Larisa Hodges of League City filed against BR Industrial LLC d/b/a Heathco Renovations and Heath McHenry of Friendswood in Galveston County District Court May 27, claiming negligence in a February 2015 agreement. According to the suit, Hodges’ property at 2304 Mimosa Court in League City was damaged by a leaking plumbing fixture in early 2015.
Slip & fall claim against Wal-Mart now in federal court
A slip and fall lawsuit brought by a local mother claiming her minor daughter was injured at a Wal-Mart store has been transferred to federal court.
Slip & fall claim against Wal-Mart now in federal court
By DAVID YATES A slip and fall lawsuit brought by a local mother claiming her minor daughter was injured at a Wal-Mart store has been transferred to federal court. Beulah Reutiman, as next friend of A.M.H., a minor child, filed a lawsuit Sept. 24 in Jefferson County District Court against Wal-Mart Stores Texas, citing negligence. Court records show that on Oct. 21 a notice of filing removal was filed, stating the case had been removed to the U.S.
Discovery continues in breach of contract suit against True Vine Missionary
By DAVID YATES Discovery is still ongoing in a suit brought by an area contractor company alleging it was not paid for construction work at a church. Capitol Crew filed a lawsuit Oct. 21 in Jefferson County District Court against True Vine Missionary Baptist Church of Port Arthur, Michael L.
Discovery continues in breach of contract suit against True Vine Missionary
Discovery is still ongoing in a suit brought by an area contractor company alleging it was not paid for construction work at a church.
Civil trial against Jefferson County over tax sale pushed back
The trial of a civil case alleging wrongful foreclosure of a tax sale has been continued. As previously reported, Charles Kirkwood filed suit against W.
Civil trial against Jefferson County over tax sale pushed back
The trial of a civil case alleging wrongful foreclosure of a tax sale has been continued.
Fishery worker files $2.5M suit for slip and fall injury
A man brought a lawsuit against a seafood company and its fishing vessel for alleged workplace negligence in 2015 Jose G.
Racecar buyer alleges fraud
A Texas man has sued a Connecticut company and two individuals, alleging unlawful trade practices dating to 2007.
Recovering alcoholic alleges disability discrimination
A Colorado man has sued his employer alleging unlawful workplace discrimination.
Crewman sues Cenac Marine after fall
A seaman has sued his company and its benefits provider, alleging negligence in a workplace accident.
Woman drops charges against PulmonaryRX for alleged discrimination
A female employee has sued her employers, alleging unlawful workplace discrimination.
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Slippery ship deck from rain results in injury suit against Martin Operating
A tankerman brought a lawsuit against his employer for alleged unsafe workplace conditions in 2015.
Mostyn spearheaded opposition to hailstorm lawsuit bill, says tort reform group
By DAVID YATES The top funder of Democrats in the state of Texas was also the political figure behind “virtually” all the opposition to a bill aimed at curbing the surging trend of mass lawsuits filed after a hailstorm strike, says one tort reform group. For the past decade, Houston trial lawyer Steve Mostyn has reaped hundreds of millions of dollars suing the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and other insurers following major hurricanes and hailstorm strikes. And when Senate Bill 1628 w
Texas Senate passes bill aimed at ending asbestos double dipping, House signs
By DAVID YATES A bill seeking to restrain fraud in asbestos litigation has passed both houses of the Texas Legislature. In February, state Rep. Doug Miller, R-New Braunfels, introduced House Bill 1492, relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in actions asserting asbestos or silica injuries. On Friday, May 22, the Texas Senate voted to pass the bill.