News from May 2015
Texas wants Wal-Mart’s suit over ‘irrational’ liquor ban dismissed
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission recently filed a motion to dismiss a suit brought by Wal-Mart – a suit claiming that an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star state.
Dismissed: Attorney’s suit over sleep deprivation
A suit brought by a Houston lawyer alleging her downstairs neighbor was purposefully keeping her up at night has been dismissed.
Texas SC opines no expert report needed in slip & fall against hospital
Three years ago, a Texas Supreme Court ruling blurred the lines on lawsuits against medical providers, theoretically requiring even slip and fall plaintiffs to file a medical expert report when suing a hospital.
Woman sues county over being terminated
A Denton County woman has sued the county, alleging wrongful termination.
Tyler man files action on behalf of laid off workers
A Tyler man has filed a class action suit against his former employer for allegedly violating a requirement to give notice of impending layoffs.
Malfunctioning mulcher maims man
MARSHALL – A Wood County consumer filed a lawsuit against an Idaho-based outdoor equipment company on allegations of marketing unsafe tools in 2014.
Southwest agent alleges racial discrimination
HOUSTON – An airline employee filed a lawsuit against his company for alleged discriminatory practices in an undated series of work-related incidents.
Jerry Clements named Baylor Lawyer of the Year
One of f the top 50 most influential women lawyers was named the 2015 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.
Family of late engineer claims he died because of work done at NASA
The family of a deceased engineer is suing Lockheed Martin and Jacobs Engineering, alleging the man’s former employers failed to provide him with the proper safety equipment during his work for NASA.
Save the whales or seek a whale of a settlement
In the movie Casablanca, Claude Rains plays Captain Renault, a corrupt Vichy police officer who must find a pretext for shutting down Rick's Cafe Americain.
Asbestos reform needed to protect legitimate claims
By DeWITT GAYLE
Deposition sought in $1M suit alleging woman hit by ambulance
A motion to compel deposition was recently filed in a suit brought by a woman seeking $1 million for injuries she allegedly suffered when an ambulance driver struck her as she was walking on the side of the road.
April showers overshadowed by costly April hailstorms
All across Texas, insurance claims adjusters are working overtime in estimating the damage to homes, vehicles and businesses caused by multiple rounds of hailstorms in April.
Rice GMO plaintiff lawyers battle in federal court over fees; Proposed class action targets Mikal Watts group
ST. LOUIS – High profile lawyer Mikal Watts of San Antonio and his colleagues in litigation against Bayer chemical company face a federal suit claiming they reaped millions in fees that didn’t belong to them.
Port Arthur sued following collision with city vehicle
The city of Port Arthur has been hit with an automobile collision suit for a wreck that occurred more than a year ago.