News from 2015
Wilson Elser expands its Houston office; opens two more
Wilson Elser has expanded their offices in Texas.
Former San Antonio judicial candidate accused of compelling prostitution
Bexar County - Prostitution charges have been filed against a San Antonia attorney by several women claiming he coerced them into having sex with him in exchange for legal representation. Mark Benavides, who was running for judge in the 175th District Court at the time of his arrest, was arrested on Nov. 17 and charged with compelling prostitution, a second-degree felony.
Anadarko Petroleum blamed for injuries on offshore drilling rig
GALVESTON — A Louisiana man is suing the owner of an offshore drilling rig in Texas after being injured on the platform.
Beaumont police officer accused of running car off road
A driver and passenger allege that City of Beaumont, Texas police officer, Corey Pinckney, ran their vehicle off the road and into a light pole.
Missouri City radiographer alleges age and race discrimination
HOUSTON — A Missouri City radiographer is suing a former employer over alleged age and race discrimination in the workplace.
Danish flower company alleges Texas nursery infringed on trademarks
TYLER — A Danish floral company is suing a Texas business, alleging trademark infringement, false designation of origin and unfair competition regarding the unlawful use of trademarks.
Ship captain blames owner for injuries sustained during fall
GALVESTON — A Louisiana man who served as the captain of a ship operating off the coast of Texas is suing the owners of the vessel after he suffered injuries when he tripped over a piece of equipment allegedly left behind by a previous crew.
Trican Well Service sued over claims of unpaid overtime
HOUSTON – A Nueces County man has filed suit against his former employer for alleged unpaid overtime over the course of his employment.
US sued following collision involving postal truck
BEAUMONT – Two people are suing the United States over injury claims after a U.S. Postal Service truck collided with their vehicle.
League City resident sued after dog allegedly attacked minor
GALVESTON – A Galveston County woman is suing on behalf of her younger friend after the child was allegedly attacked by a dog.
Woman slips on algae, sues apartment complex and management
GALVESTON – A Harris County woman is suing a realty management company and the apartment complex it represents after allegedly slipping and falling on its premises.
Avoiding run-offs would save money and might spur positive campaigns
Houston pundits have spent a great deal of time in recent weeks analyzing the seemingly impressive turnout in this year's mayoral contest, even though there's really no there there.
Standard Life alleges independent marketing agent owes $685,000
A Galveston insurance company is suing a Georgia man, seeking damages over an alleged contract breach.
Customer blames O'Reilly Automotive Stores for injuries
A Harris County man is suing an automotive parts company, alleging negligence for injuries he says he sustained when visiting the store’s Houston location.
Sanitation worker says waste removal companies failed to pay overtime
A Texas sanitation worker has filed a class action lawsuit against trash removal companies, alleging not paying employees for overtime.
Tsunami of patent suits floods East Texas, 196 cases filed in a single day
Nearly 200 patent infringement lawsuits were filed in the federal district for East Texas in a single day – increasing the odds the venue will remain a patent troll favorite for the second year in a row.
Shopper alleges HEB Grocery's negligence led to slip on floor
A Beaumont shopper is suing a local grocer, alleging negligence after she says she slipped on butter while shopping, resulting in injuries.
Mechanic alleges Schlumberger guilty of unlawful termination
A 57-year-old maintenance mechanic is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful termination following a work-related accident.
Jefferson County jury hits Allstate with 26K verdict
A Jefferson County jury has awarded a plaintiff more than $26,000 in damages for injuries she suffered following an automobile collision.
Woman sues city of Houston, claims police officer shot son for wearing hoodie
The mother of a 26-year-old man who was purportedly shot and killed in early 2014 while in Houston police custody has pursued legal action against the city of Houston, RPI Management Company, LLC and patrolman Juventino Castro in the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. In a lawsuit filed Dec. 2, plaintiff Janet Baker accuses Castro of fatally shooting Jordan Baker at the time the decadent was riding his bicycle through a strip mall located at 5700 W.