News from 2015
IBERIABANK sues Dexa Systems, individual, alleging default loan
IBERIABANK is suing Dexa Systems Inc. and an individual, alleging default loan payments.
Custom homebuilder sues contractor, alleging breach of contract
A custom homebuilder is suing a Galveston-based contractor, alleging he failed to complete a contracted job.
Denton County man sues Prostar Services over National Guard service
A Denton County man is suing his former employer, alleging he was fired after enlisting in the National Guard.
Galveston County man sued over alleged outstanding AC unit installation balance
A Galveston County heating and cooling company are suing a League City man for an allegedly unpaid installation balance.
Stop-n-Drive owner sued following car accident in store's parking lot
Two Port Arthur residents are suing a Hardin County resident and his store following a vehicle accident in the store's parking lot.
Schlitterbahn sued after water slide collision
A Harris County man is suing Galveston Island Water Park following a water slide accident.
Paxton calls on EPA to halt Carbon Rule
Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to halt its Carbon Rule from taking effect, allowing the courts more time to consider legal challenges to the rule.
Provost Umphrey civil suit against State Farm ends in mistrial
The Beaumont-based Provost Umphrey Law Firm saw its civil suit against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance end in a mistrial Aug. 20.
Tyler woman claims Nestlé Waters fired her because of pregnancy
A Tyler woman is claiming Nestlé Waters North America terminated her for being unable to lift more than 25 pounds while she was pregnant.
U.S. litigation environment is a profound weakness
A recent column in Forbes called our litigation system and “the explosion of frivolous lawsuits” in our country “one of our economy’s most profound weaknesses.” The piece, which urges readers to support legislation or reform that seeks to put a stop to abusive litigation, argues that the fear of litigation in our country limits freedom, economic growth, and innovation.
Harris County man sues Government Employees Insurance
A Harris County man is suing his insurance company, alleging it failed to provide him underinsured motorists' benefits after being involved in an accident.
Black officer sues Port Arthur, alleging discrimination within police department
A black police officer is suing the city of Port Arthur, alleging racial discrimination.
Harris County man sues Chevron Phillips, alleging racial discrimination
A Harris County man is suing Chevron Phillips, alleging discrimination.
Houston men sue Coil Tubing Technology, attorney, alleging breach of contract
Two Houston men are suing their employer, a specialty tools and technical solutions developer, and an attorney, alleging breach of contract related to patent payments.
Texas woman sues Prudential Insurance over unpaid benefits allegations
A Texas woman is suing Prudential Insurance over claims it wrongfully denied benefits due to her.
TurnCo sued over unpaid overtime allegations
A Tomball man is suing his former employer and one of its officials over allegations of unpaid overtime wages.
Parties a no show for JC civil case called up for trial
A civil lawsuit called up for trial Aug. 17 was dismissed for want of prosecution after neither the plaintiff nor the defendants in the case appeared.
Dude Perfect used song in videos without permission, lawsuit alleges
A Missouri man is suing a Frisco-based sports and comedy entertainment group and two other entities in Sherman federal court on allegations they infringed on his copyrights in the instrumental composition and sound-recording of an instrumental song. Adam Crask’s lawsuit, filed Aug. 17 in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas, claims Dude Perfect, LLC; The Integer Group, LLC; and Pringles LLC used the musical piece in question, titled “Go Bananas”, in a nationwide advertising cam
Abbott appoints four new district judges
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed four new district judges, with three of the appointments coming on Aug. 18 and one previous appointment on Aug. 14.
Tyler woman sues Hospice of East Texas, alleging unpaid overtime
A Tyler woman is suing a Texas hospice center, alleging unpaid overtime wages.