News from March 2015
City of Houston claims immunity in HPD’s shooting of family dog
The city of Houston is claiming immunity from a lawsuit filed after two police officers gunned down a family’s dog while responding to a disturbance call.
Applebee’s host steps on customer’s foot, $1M lawsuit follows
Nearly a year ago, an Applebee’s hostess, while taking a step backwards, incidentally stepped on Carolyn Rhymes’ foot, causing her to loose her balance and fall to the floor.
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ExxonMobil dismissed from carpenter’s personal injury suit
ExxonMobil has been dismissed from litigation brought by an area resident who claimed he was injured while working as a carpenter at the company’s Beaumont facility.
False representation suit against Watercraft Plus heading to trial
Jury selection has begun in a lawsuit alleging the plaintiff was sold a damaged boat.
Asian energy business questions property judgment
A Malaysian energy group has sued a Port Arthur man, alleging breach of duty in a property dispute.
Construction employee cited in auto accident
A Jefferson County woman has sued a driver and his employer, alleging negligence in a 2014 accident.
Progressive settles, trial over underinsured motorist benefits cancelled
Rather than go to trial, Progressive County Mutual Insurance opted to settle a suit seeking to recover underinsured motorist benefits.
Business owner alleges dealership fraud, conspiracy
A Harris County businessman has sued an auto dealership and two individuals, alleging fraud.
Verizon alleges trespassing by power company
A utility company has sued a power company, alleging property rights violation and breach of duty.
Billboard operator petitions city for post-hurricane rebuilding
A billboard firm has sued Galveston's city government and zoning board in a advertising-related matter.
Accident leads to suit against Honda
A Tyler couple has sued Honda, alleging liability in a 2014 accident that left the husband injured.
Burn victim accuses Chevron of negligence
A Louisiana oil rig worker has sued Chevron, alleging premises liability in a Gulf of Mexico accident.
2 female restaurant employees allege sexual harassment
Two female restaurant workers have sewed a restaurant owner, alleging workplace discrimination.
Truck driver alleges racial discrimination
A Harris County truck driver has sued his company, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Tugboat employee alleges sexual harassment, retaliation
A tugboat worker has sued his employer, alleging gender discrimination and employment law violation.
Jefferson County 58th Court District: May 2015
NANCY L MCFARLIN ET AL V. OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORP. ET AL