News from August 2016
Mostyn was racing another vehicle in his Ferrari when he caused wreck, amended petition claims
HOUSTON – Mega attorney Steve Mostyn was racing another vehicle in his Ferrari when he caused a wreck, claims a newly amended petition in the lawsuit against him.
Seaman alleges liftboat operator failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Polk County man is suing a liftboat operator, alleging failure to follow federal law regarding overtime.
Shop worker alleges employers failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — A Texas man is suing his former employers, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Texas legislative session for Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association to focus on water
AUSTIN – Water is expected to become a major focus at the upcoming 85th Texas legislative session for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA).
Airline consolidator alleges travel package business owes $36,000
HOUSTON — A Texas airline consolidator is suing travel package providers, alleging breach of contract and owing more than $36,000.
Insurance company alleges pediatric dentist breached contract
SHERMAN — An insurance company is suing a Collin County pediatric dentist, alleging breach of contract.
Wife blames contractor for husband's death
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing a Texas City contractor, alleging its negligence caused the death of her husband.
Still no ruling from federal judge on Texas request to block Obama administration guidelines over transgender student bathroom privileges
AUSTIN (SE Texas Record) – The school year in many state districts begins next week but the Texas Attorney General's office still awaits a federal judge's decision about their request to block the Obama administration's bathroom guidelines for transgender students.
Administrative assistant alleges employer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Texas woman is suing a Houston business, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Sunoco Pipeline, Carber Holdings sued for $10M after welder’s face set ‘ablaze’
HOUSTON – The Buzbee Law firm recently brought a $10 million lawsuit on behalf of a welder who claims his face was set “ablaze” while working at a crude oil terminal in Nederland.
Harris County blames Texas driver for causing crash
HOUSTON — Harris County is suing a Cypress motorist, alleging the defendant's negligent caused a crash that led to injuries.
African-American man accuses drilling business of racial discrimination
HOUSTON — A black Harris County man is suing a Sugar Land drilling company, alleging he was subjected to racial discrimination.
Texas woman accuses appliance store of phone harassment
HOUSTON — A Webster woman is suing an appliance store, alleging the defendant continues to harass her with phone calls.
Harris County corporation alleges title company breached fiduciary duty
HOUSTON — A Harris County corporation is suing a Houston title business, alleging misapplication of fiduciary funds.
Parents accuse dentist of malpractice in treatment of son
GALVESTON — Two Galveston County parents are suing a League City dentist, alleging malpractice in the treatment of their son.
Will Wortham and Sanderson bring their sons into the 'family business'?
There are lots of family businesses in Beaumont. Lovoi & Sons Pharmacies is one of them. Jasper Lovoi Sr. opened up a drugstore in Beaumont over 80 years ago. His son, Jasper Jr., now runs the company and his grandson, Jasper III, is also on staff, carrying on the tradition.
Barratry case against Speights & Worrich re-filed, expert says some lawyers turning a blind eye to hail-suit feeding frenzy
DALLAS – In May, the Record reported on a barratry class action alleging Texas hail lawyers, public adjusters and roofers are currently involved in an “elaborate web of fraud” to “line their pockets” by taking advantage of storm victims. Plaintiff Juan Guerra, who originally filed his petition of intervention in an already ongoing RICO lawsuit, specifically named the Texas law firm Speights & Worrich, which claims to specialize in insurance disputes.
Texas voter ID changes address minorities' access issues
AUSTIN – A federal district court entered an order to ease Texas’s strict photo identification law and allow voters without ID to cast a regular ballot this November.
State of Texas challenges Equal Opportunity Employment Commission's enforcement guidance
AUSTIN -- The state of Texas has filed an appeal against the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC), its chair, Jenny Yang, and United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch. The appeal was filed in the United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit on June 27.
Mizuno USA seeks summary judgment in contract suit against Games People Play
BEAUMONT – A company with an office in Austin has moved for summary judgment in a breach of contract suit against an area company.