News from June 2015
Seaman cites employers in gangway accident
A Louisiana seaman has sued three companies, alleging liability in a workplace accident.
Settled: Suit alleging M&Ms contained metal object
By DAVID YATES A final judgment has been entered in a suit brought by a Panola County woman who alleged her mouth was injured when she bit into an M&M candy that contained a hard metal object. Diane Tilton filed a lawsuit Oct. 31 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas against Mars Inc. and Walmart Stores Inc., citing breach of implied warranty of merchantability. Court records show that on Jan. 13 a notice of settlement was filed in the case, stating the parties had compromise
Settled: Suit alleging M&Ms contained metal object
A final judgment has been entered in a suit brought by a Panola County woman who alleged her mouth was injured when she bit into an M&M candy that contained a hard metal object.
Dismissed: Man’s suit claiming termination for reporting sexual harassment
A Harris County man’s suit claiming he was fired after reporting sexual harassment in the workplace has been dismissed.
Dismissed: Man’s suit claiming termination for reporting sexual harassment
By DAVID YATES A Harris County man’s suit claiming he was fired after reporting sexual harassment in the workplace has been dismissed. As previously reported, Junious R.
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Lawsuit: Huntleigh failed to safely escort couple from plane
HOUSTON – A Louisiana couple is suing Huntleigh USA Corp. after the wife reportedly sustained a fractured femur while exiting an international flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston two years ago.
Lawsuit: Huntleigh failed to safely escort couple from plane
By JOHN SUAYAN HOUSTON – A Louisiana couple is suing Huntleigh USA Corp. after the wife reportedly sustained a fractured femur while exiting an international flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston two years ago. In a lawsuit filed June 2 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas, Fay Boyd and her husband Marion accuse Huntleigh of failing to safely escort them from Lufthansa Flight 440 and through US Customs. Court papers explain that Marion Boyd required the a
THEIR VIEW: Texas AG: Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
By ATTORNEY GENERAL KEN PAXTON On June 21, children across Texas will celebrate their fathers and thank them for a job well done.
Dairy farm professional sues Daisy Farms for racial discrimination
A man brought a lawsuit against his former employer alleging unlawful racial discrimination in 2011.
Dairy farm professional sues Daisy Farms for racial discrimination
A man brought a lawsuit against his former employer alleging unlawful racial discrimination in 2011. Larry Snowton filed against Daisy Farms LLC; Daisy Brand LLC; DH Holdings; and David Sokolosky in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas May 28, claiming civil rights violation in June 2011. According to the filing, Daisy Brand is owned by David Sokolosky and headquartered in Dallas.
Driver rear-ended on refinery grounds, sues ExxonMobil
A Florida resident brought a lawsuit against a major oil conglomerate for alleged negligence in a 2015 incident.
Driver rear-ended on refinery grounds, sues ExxonMobil
A Florida resident brought a lawsuit against a major oil conglomerate for alleged negligence in a 2015 incident. Larry Gene Morgan Jr. filed against Exxon Mobil Corporation; ExxonMobil Global Services Company; ExxonMobil Oil Corporation; ExxonMobil Pipeline Company; ExxonMobil Transportation Equipment Inc.; and ExxonMobil Power and Gas Services Inc., all doing business in Texas, in the Jefferson County District Court May 29, claiming vehicular negligence in April 2015. According to the filing,
Doctor sues Christus to resolve impasse
An unnamed physician brought a petition against a hospital in a disagreement originating in 2011. An application for a restraining order was filed on behalf of John Doe against Christus Health Southeast Texas d/b/a Christus Hospital of Austin, in Jefferson County District Court May 29, regarding a July 2011 matter. John Doe filed for temporary and permanent injunctions, and a temporary restraining order against the respondent, Christus Hospital. The filing states that the respondent’s Medical
Auto parts customer files $1M trip and fall suit against Classic Chevrolet
A Port Arthur resident brought a lawsuit against an automotive consortium alleging liability.
Auto parts customer files $1M trip and fall suit against Classic Chevrolet
A Port Arthur resident brought a lawsuit against an automotive consortium alleging liability in a 2013 accident. Tracy Wallace filed against Southeast Texas Classic Automotive Inc. and d/b/a Classic Chevrolet Beaumont; Classic Chevrolet, Classic Southeast Texas; and Classic Southeast Texas Inc., all of Beaumont, in the Jefferson County District Court May 27, claiming premises negligence in May 2013. According to the filing, Wallace suffered severe personal injuries while on the defendant’s pre
Houston plaintiff attorneys start fishing for flood victims
While sunny days continue to reign over Houston entering the month of June, the city experienced serious flooding in May – a watery catastrophe that has enticed some area attorneys to start fishing for clients. Many Houston trial lawyers, such as Steve Mostyn for example, have already baited their firm websites with lures to reel in flood victims. One H-Town attorney, Donald Worley of McDonald Worley, even sent out a press release on Wednesday, June 3, announcing “his intent that no valid dama
Houston plaintiff attorneys start fishing for flood victims
Houston flooded