News from September 2015
Record number of physicians flock to Texas, group credits tort reform
Since Texas enacted medical liability reforms more than a decade ago, physicians have been migrating to the Lone Star State in record numbers nearly every year, with an all time record high in 2015.
Customer sues propane manufacturers, alleging negligence in propane tank design
A Texas man is suing propane manufacturers, alleging injuries he sustained in an accident he says was caused by a defective propane tank.
Houston man sues League City man, alleging breach of contract
A Houston man is suing a League City man, alleging the defendant has not paid all installments owed under a settlement agreement.
Jefferson County sues West Coastal Field Services, alleging unpaid taxes
Jefferson County is suing a Beaumont company, alleging delinquent taxes owed it for 2014.
Hampton Inn challenges property appraisal for Port Arthur location
A national hotel chain with a location in Port Arthur is suing the Jefferson County Appraisal District, alleging an illegally high property appraisal.
Discrimination charges filed against Pilgrim's Pride
A six-year employee of Pilgrim's Pride Corp. is requesting a jury trial in a six-count employment discrimination case.
Louisiana worker alleges reckless use of personnel basket
A Louisiana man is suing the principal contractor of a job where he alleges he was severely injured because of the contractor's negligence.
Harris County man sues G4S security firm over alleged work-related racial discrimination
A Harris County man is suing a major international security firm over claims of racial discrimination in the workplace.
Seaman sues two companies in aftermath of vessel collision
A U.S. seaman is suing an offshore drilling company and a towing company, alleging negligence for injuires he sustained in a vessel collision.
Customer sues Walgreens, alleging negligence for in-store accident
A Jefferson County woman is suing Walgreens, alleging negligence for injuries sustained at a Port Arthur pharmacy.
Jefferson County man sues KCSR, alleging negligence in rail yard accident
A Jefferson County man is suing a railroad company, alleging negligence for injuries he sustained during a rail yard collision.
Insured driver sues Allstate, claiming unsatisfactory collision reimbursement
A Jefferson County resident is suing her insurance company alleging breach of contract based on her 2013 motor vehicle-related claim.
Houston-based national home lender sued for FLSA violations
An Arizona woman is suing a Houston based national home lender for violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Christina Bingham is suing Cornerstone Home Lending on behalf of herself and others similarly situated.
Louisiana-Based company sues EOG Resources for unpaid services
A Louisiana-based company which performed certain duties and services to a Texas-based company is suing over an allegedly unpaid invoice for services rendered.
Galveston Historical Foundation sued after tank falls on seaman
Texas resident Joe Ochoa has sued Galveston Historical Foundation, Inc. for injuries he reportedly sustained last year while working on a ship operated by the non-profit organization. Ochoa filed the personal injury lawsuit in the Galveston County 122nd District Court on Sept. 29.
Two district judges at Beaumont courthouse retiring
Two of the four district judges who handle Jefferson County’s civil case load will hang up their robes at the end of next year.
Settled: Harassment suit against Texas A&M-Galveston
In July 2012, the Record reported on a suit brought by two employees of Texas A&M University-Galveston claiming they were subjected to harassment and abuse by an assistant department head.
Texas driver blames engineering employee for car collision
A Texas resident is suing an Oklahoma-based engineering firm and one of its employees, alleging they caused severe injuries he sustained in a car accident.
Mass exodus at Provost Umphrey ignites amended suit against former attorneys, Walter Umphrey staying at of the fray so far
The Provost Umphrey Law Firm and its partners, excluding the firm’s current managing partner, have sued several attorneys who left to start their own firm.
Group applauds Paxton for filing brief in support of Kountze cheerleaders
In a recent amicus brief to Texas Supreme Court, the State of Texas asks the Court to protect the students’ rights to free speech and religious expression On Sept. 28 the Liberty Institute commended Attorney General Ken Paxton for filing the brief in the case of Matthews v.