News from 2015
Wal-Mart’s battle for liquor permit about free market, consumer choice, and low prices, says Spokesperson
HOUSTON – Walmart’s battle to overturn Texas laws that prohibit the multi-billion dollar company from selling liquor is moving forward – trial has been set for Sept. 2016, and the national mogul is not backing down in the state that houses over 500 stores, more than any state in the country.
Plaintiff seeks summary judgment in $1M suit against Groves Equipment Rental
A man who sued a driver and an equipment rental company after a collision with a truck has moved for summary judgment.
Suit alleging harassment, vandalism dismissed
A lawsuit brought by a Galveston County woman alleging domestic violence and vandalism has been dismissed. Heather Hughes Harris filed a lawsuit June 8 in Galveston County District Court against Ender Holland, also known as Dustin Chance Holland, and Hannah Scott, alleging property damage and harassment beginning in November 2014. Three months later, the parties filed notices of non-suits, court records show.
Printed hosiery manufacturer sues Scrubsco, alleging trade secrets violations
A Galveston manufacturer of printed hosiery is suing an Ohio man and business, alleging an unpaid balance and stolen designs.
Hawaii man sues League City couple, alleging infliction of emotional distress
A Hawaii man is suing a League City couple, alleging emotional distress inflicted upon him.
Texas man sues The Cajun Greek, alleging negligence for injuries at restaurant
A Texas man is suing a Galveston couple and a Galveston restaurant, alleging negligence for injuries the man says he sustained on the eatery's premises.
Galveston man sues Houston repair worker, alleging failure to perform tasks
A Galveston man is suing a Houston repair worker, alleging the defendant never performed agreed-upon work on the plaintiff's truck.
Plaintiff seeks to continue trip & fall suit against Gulf Coast Machine
A plaintiff who brought a trip and fall lawsuit against Gulf Coast Machine and Supply is seeking to continue the case.
Honoring veterans by serving them
This Veterans Day, as we honor and thank the brave men and women who served in the United States military, the State Bar of Texas is keenly aware that more must be done to serve our veterans.
Mt. Vernon woman sues Ford, alleging negligence in daughter's crash death
A Mt. Vernon woman is suing Ford, alleging negligence in a car accident that killed her daughter.
Galveston County man sues GEICO in car insurance dispute
A Galveston County man is suing GEICO, alleging it breached its insurance policy by not covering the diminished value of his car following an accident.
Two Texas men sue CTMGT Hidden Lakes, Megatel Homes II, alleging non payment
Two Texas men are suing two businesses and an individual, alleging they have not been paid for labor performed.
Falling in a hospital lobby is not a med-mal claim, Texas SC rules
The Texas Supreme Court has further strengthened the line between health care liability claims and personal injury lawsuits, recently finding that a fall in a hospital lobby does not fall under the Texas Medical Liability Act. The Oct. 30 ruling stems from a suit brought by Louisa Reddic, who sued the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett after slipping on a floor mat between the hospital’s main entrance and the front desk.
Ex-employee sues Raytheon, alleging discrimination, retaliation
A Texas resident is suing Raytheon, his former employer, alleging discrimination.
AkinMears withdraws motion to seal suit exposing business dealings
In the face of continued coverage from national media outlets, AkinMears has withdrawn its motion to permanently seal a lawsuit alleging questionable business dealings committed by the Houston law firm. As previously reported, Amir Shenaq filed suit against AkinMears partners Truett Akin IV and Michelle Mears on Sept. 29 in Harris County District Court. Shenaq, the firm’s former chief business development officer, contends AkinMears fired him to avoid paying him more than $4 million for 14,000
Trial of slip & fall against Buffalo Wild Wings continued
The trial of a suit brought by a waitress who sued Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar after slipping on the freshly mopped kitchen floor has been continued. Seeking exemplary damages for her injury, Amanda Beuhler filed suit against RC Port Arthur, doing business as Buffalo Wild Wings, on Dec. 13, 2013, in Jefferson County District Court.
Mesa Underwriters alleges no duty to defend in underlying suit
A New Jersey insurance company is suing its insured and a separate individual in an attempt to clear its duty to defend or indemnify the insured in an underlying suit.
Man sues business partners to recover back shares
A Galveston man has brought a lawsuit against his business partners on claims they did not give him his share of the venture’s profits, according to Galveston County District Court records. In the suit filed Oct. 23 in the Galveston County 56th District Court, Bradley Ender accuses Chauncey R.
Hong Kong shipper sues Refined Success, seeks $4 million in cargo dispute
A Hong Kong cargo shipper is suing a British Virgin Islands shipping company, alleging it failed to load cargo per a contract between the two parties.