News from June 2015
Woman blames driver, wife for damages and injuries in collision
A Jefferson County resident filed a lawsuit against a couple alleging vehicular negligence in a 2015 collision that she claims damaged her automobile and left her with physical impairment. Evelyn King filed a complaint against Sean Anderson of Orange, TX and Mary Anderson of Tarpon Springs, FL in Jefferson County District Court June 11, claiming liability in a January 2015 automobile accident that allegedly injured the plaintiff, created property damage, and incurred expenses. According to the
Railway worker claims damages from abrupt locomotive jolt
A Texas railroad worker filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that negligence led to his injuries when he rode on a locomotive that may have derailed in 2015.
Railway worker claims damages from abrupt locomotive jolt
A Texas railroad worker filed a lawsuit against his employer alleging negligence that led to injuries in 2015 when he was riding on a locomotive that may have derailed. Keenan Romar of Jefferson County filed against The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) in Jefferson County District Court June 10, claiming liability in the May 2015 incident.
Hotel guest sues for damages, claiming disabled door struck him
A New York State resident filed a lawsuit against two hotel corporations alleging negligence and premises liability in a 2015 doorway accident.
Hotel guest sues for damages, claiming disabled door struck him
A New York State resident filed a lawsuit against two hotel corporations alleging negligence and premises liability in a 2015 doorway accident. Antwan Henry Sr. of Rensselaer County, NY filed a complaint against Choice Hotels International Inc. doing business in Austin, Vantage Parkway Hospitality LLC d/b/a Quality Suites of Houston, and Tara Wagner of Galveston County on June 16 in Galveston County District Court, claiming gross negligence, malice or actual fraud in a January 2015 accident all
Montgomery County man wants to know if jury pools are racially balanced
A Montgomery County resident filed a lawsuit against his jurisdiction’s county clerk claiming constitutional rights violation in the handling of a 2013 legal matter.
Montgomery County man wants to know if jury pools are racially balanced
A Montgomery County resident filed a lawsuit against his jurisdiction’s county clerk claiming constitutional rights violation in the handling of a 2013 legal matter. Leon Davis filed a grievance against Barbara Adamick in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas June 9, claiming that jury selection for his case was flawed. The suit states that Davis filed a motion challenging Montgomery County’s jury selection process, specifically faulting the lack of African-American represent
MetLife suspects widow of murder, seeks representation for surviving children
An insurance firm filed a petition against a Houston woman alleging possible conflict of interest in her husband’s violent death in 2013.
MetLife suspects widow of murder, seeks representation for surviving children
An insurance firm filed a petition against a Houston woman, alleging possible conflict of interest in her husband’s violent death in 2013. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) filed a complaint against Valerie Cavazos, individually and as next friend of minors P.A.G., R.A.G.
Suit alleging FMLA violation brought against Avance Inc.
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against her employer alleging a Family Medical Leave Act violation and deliberate mistreatment following her illness and time off from work .
Suit alleging FMLA violation brought against Avance Inc.
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against her employer alleging Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violation and deliberate mistreatment in 2015 following her illness and time off from work. Janie B.
Ninth court won’t hear Beaumont attorney’s love triangle lawsuit
By DAVID YATES A Beaumont attorney who filed suit after his love triangle went south had his petition for writ of mandamus shut down by the Ninth Court of Appeals on Thursday.
Transport of oil will never be spill-proof
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Denbury takes common carrier case to Texas SC, pipeline groups and TCJL file amicus briefs in support
By DAVID YATES In February, the Ninth Court of Appeals reversed a Beaumont judge’s ruling recognizing Denbury Green Pipeline-Texas as a common carrier – creating a “roadmap for endless litigation in every county touched by a pipeline project,” according to one tort reform group. Denbury filed a petition for review with the Texas Supreme Court on June 3, claiming the opinion will have widespread impact throughout the pipeline industry unless remedied by the high court.
Denbury takes common carrier case to Texas SC, pipeline groups and TCJL file amicus briefs in support
In February, the Ninth Court of Appeals reversed a Beaumont judge’s ruling recognizing Denbury Green Pipeline-Texas as a common carrier – creating a “roadmap for endless litigation in every county touched by a pipeline project,” according to one tort reform group.
Abbott signs off on two new tort reform measures, ends asbestos double dipping
By DAVID YATES Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law two tort reform measures Tuesday, ending asbestos double dipping and lawsuits brought by out-of-state plaintiffs.
