News from April 2016
Motorist alleges Allstate failed to pay benefits after crash
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County motorist is suing Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance, alleging breach of contract.
Former Ensco Offshore employee claims termination for reporting sexual harassment
Texas resident Tiffani Mayes has sued Ensco Offshore Co., alleging that the company fired her for complaining about sexual harassment.
Lawsuit accuses city of Hitchcock, others of wrongful arrest
Claiming he was unjustly arrested for an apparent lack of city utilities at his Hitchcock residence, Larry J. Gaston has initiated legal action.
Golden nuggets from the sky – rush for hailstorm riches may lead to insurers pulling up stakes, says attorney
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the litigation following every hailstorm strike in the state – a “rush to riches” that may soon provoke insurers into limiting coverage, says one attorney.
Lectrus Corp. accused of not properly shipping ordered products
HOUSTON – A Texas company is facing allegations that products manufactured for a foreign company were damaged during shipping due to insufficient packaging.
Kerens man alleges Beaumont archdiocese negligence led to injuries
BEAUMONT — A Berens man is suing the Diocese of Beaumont, alleging negligence led to his injuries in a car crash.
The Emerged Hail Risk: What the Hail is Still Going on and Getting Worse?
Almost two years ago I wrote an article for Claims Journal entitled “The Emerging Hail Risk: What the Hail is Going on?” The response was overwhelming.
Jefferson County customer alleges Wal-Mart negligence caused her injuries
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
PAISD employee appeals district’s jurisdiction win
Two years ago, the former principal of Booker T.
Ex-employee accuses MD Anderson Cancer Center of discrimination
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer and staff members, alleging a series of discrimination violations.
SCOTUS says states may base voter districts on total population
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared victory following the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision that states may base election districts on the total population, rather than just eligible voters.
Brookfield Properties Management accused of not paying overtime wages
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges his employer of 32 years retaliated against him after he complained about being forced to work during lunch breaks.
Tyler woman accuses former employer of age discrimination
TYLER — A former employee is suing a school company, alleging age discrimination caused her to be fired.
Ship supplier alleges employers' negligence caused injuries
GALVESTON — A ship supplier is suing two Greek shipping companies, alleging negligence caused him injuries.
Texas worker blames cattle company for his injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas motorist is suing a cattle company, alleging negligence caused his car crash.
Crane operator accuses drilling business of unlawful termination
HOUSTON — A Gregg County crane operator is suing a Houston offshore drilling business, alleging he was fired unlawfully.
Employee accuses energy business of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing an energy company, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Comfort Dental Excellence accused of not paying overtime wages
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges her former employer did not pay her overtime.
Rigger alleges he was injured on Chevron's platform
GALVESTON – A Louisiana rigger alleges he was injured while working on an oil platform.
Cali resident sues Voss Law Firm for legal malpractice
Another former client of Bill Voss has joined the ranks of disgruntle litigants claiming the Texas attorney’s firm mishandled their insurance lawsuit.