News from 2015
Utah resident blames Hardin County motorist in vehicle collision
A Utah resident is suing a Hardin County motorist, alleging negligence for injuries sustained in a vehicle collision.
General Motors dismissed from suit brought after fatal accident
A suit brought by a Texas man and his daughter alleging the Saturn vehicle their relative was driving had multiple safety concerns has been dismissed.
NAICO targets DCP Midstream in controversy over duty to defend in underlying suit
An insurance company is suing a Colorado-based business in an attempt to clear its duty to defend or indemnify a natural gas services company involved in an underlying suit.
Employee says Torqued-Up Energy guilty of incorrect overtime calculation
An employee is suing a Tyler oilfield services company, alleging it incorrectly calculated overtime compensation.
Police union sues Port Arthur in bargaining dispute
The Port Arthur police union is suing the city due to a disagreement over a provision of the collective bargaining agreement that exists with the municipality.
Galveston County homeowner alleges U S Construction breached contract
A Galveston County homeowner is suing a construction company, alleging it walked out on a home construction contract.
Employee alleges Maintenance Solutions did not pay overtime
A employee is suing a concrete coating company, alleging unpaid overtime.
ILR: SC to weigh in on Tyson Foods 'trial by formula' class action
The Supreme Court (recently) heard oral arguments in the case of Tyson Foods v. Bouaphakeo.
Bridge City motorist blames ambulance service, insurance firm for injuries, costs in vehicle collisions
A Bridge City woman is suing an insurance company, an ambulance service and three Texas residents for injuries she says she sustained in two vehicle collisions.
Two oilfield workers blame Patterson-UTI for incorrect calculation of overtime
Two oilfield workers are suing a Houston oil drilling company, alleging it did not correctly pay overtime wages.
Family charges Parkdale Mall, Anytime Electric with causing man's wrongful death
The members of a Texas family are suing an electric company and a mall, alleging wrongful death in their father's passing.
Beaumont longshoreman charges Trans-Global with neglgence for injuries he suffered
A Beaumont longshoreman is suing a Houston shipping company, alleging negligence for on-the-job injuries the plaintiff says he sustained.
Beaumont motorist blames another driver for negligence in vehicle collision
A Beaumont motorist is suing another Beaumont driver, alleging negligence for injuries she says she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Jefferson County woman says deer camp negligent in daughter's death
A Jefferson County woman is suing the owners of a deer camp and several Nederland residents, alleging negligence in the death of her daughter.
$196 million verdict levied against Andrews Kurth for legal malpractice
A Harris County jury recently levied a $196 million verdict against Andrews Kurth, finding the Houston law firm mishandled a settlement agreement between two brothers feuding over the family business.
Dallas asbestos firm goes on attack in response to Garlock's RICO suit against it
A Dallas asbestos firm facing a racketeering lawsuit is attempting to turn the tables on its accuser.
Abbott announces support of Red River landowners
On Nov. 17 Gov. Greg Abbott announced his support of landowners and county officials in their lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management, which the governor and plaintiffs maintain is attempting to take control of privately owned land along the Texas-Oklahoma border. The plaintiffs filed their suit Nov. 16 in the U.S.
Fired dyslexic employee charges discrimination
A dyslexic woman is suing a Houston medical center, alleging her employer discriminated against her, resulting in her wrongful termination.
Beaumont business seeks $81,000 from Mountain Peak Builders
A Beaumont mat manufacturer is suing a construction company, alleging an unpaid balance.
Home care worker injured lifting 300-pound patient, sues
A Port Arthur woman is suing Beaumont Home Health Service, alleging she was negligently instructed to lift a 300-pound patient.