News from August 2016
Houston cigar bar says media outlets defamed owner
A Houston nightspot has sued several media outlets and two journalists for allegedly defaming its owner.
Hair stylist accuses former employer of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County hair stylist is suing her former employer, alleging violation of overtime laws.
Immunology professor's suit claims sex, age discrimination against Dallas medical institution
A professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center claims in a lawsuit filed late last month that the Dallas medical education and biomedical research institution subjected her to age and sex discrimination.
49 corporate defendants named in asbestos suit
BEAUMONT – A recently filed asbestos suit names 49 companies as defendants.
Wrongful death asbestos suit brought against DuPont, ExxonMobil and dozens more
BEAUMONT - A wrongful death lawsuit alleging asbestos exposure has been brought against dozens of corporate defendants.
Warehouse worker accuses tea, coffee importer of not paying overtime
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County man is suing a tea and coffee importer, alleging violation of federal overtime regulations.
Cable company alleges service provider breached contract
HOUSTON — A cable company is suing a service provider, alleging breach of contract.
Houston health care provider alleges insurer failed to cover costs
GALVESTON — A Houston infusion care service provider is suing health care insurers, alleging failure to timely pay.
Attorney, incapacitated woman allege nursing facility failed to provide proper care
HOUSTON — An attorney-in-fact and an incapacitated woman are suing health care providers, alleging a lack of care worsened the condition of the plaintiff.
Mostyn answers car wreck suit, says award of punitive damages against him would be unconstitutional
HOUSTON –A prominent Texas trial lawyer who is no stranger to filing gross negligence claims recently answered a lawsuit contending a punitive damage award against him would violate his constitutional rights.
Possible benzene suit names Chevron
Bryan and Maxine Gibson to perpetuate testimony before suit, naming Chevron USA as the probable defendant.
Black woman accuses homeland security secretary of discrimination
HOUSTON — An immigration agent is suing the U.S. secretary of homeland security, alleging age and racial discrimination.
Doctors concerned personal injury lawyer advertising bad for patients
The avalanche of personal injury lawyer advertising on TV, the internet, radio, billboards, bus stops and everywhere else isn’t just annoying. It’s potentially harmful to patients who are seeing fear-filled messages about their health treatments.
Two drivers allege employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two Harris County men are suing their employers, alleging failure to pay proper overtime.
Motorist alleges GEICO did not deal fairly
GALVESTON — A League City woman is suing GEICO, alleging failure to deal in good faith.
Surviving relatives accuse GM of manufacturing defect
SHERMAN — Surviving relatives of a man killed in a vehicle crash are suing General Motors, alleging it manufactured a defective occupant restraint system.
Houston retail store operator alleges violation of due process
HOUSTON — A Houston retail store operator is suing the United States, alleging improper disqualification of benefits.
Federal judge tosses 17 Mostyn hail claims in one day, State Farm granted summary judgment in every case
McALLEN – A federal judge in McAllen recently closed more than a dozen hails claims, all of which were handled by the Mostyn Law Firm, in a single day.
Civil trial of $1M suit brought over death of Baby Olivia underway
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County jury will decide whether a physician and medical center were negligent in the delivery of Baby Olivia Coats, whose skull was allegedly crushed by forceps.
Two oilfied workers allege former employers failed to pay overtime
TYLER — Two Texas men are suing an oilfield services company, alleging failure to pay overtime.