News from August 2016
Firearms part manufacturer sues dealer
Firearms part manufacturer sues High Standards Firearms Ltd.HOUSTON — A firearms part manufacturer is suing High Standards Firearms Ltd., a firearms dealer, citing alleged breach of contract and failure to deliver a purchased product.AO Precision Manufacturing LLC filed a complaint on Aug. 9, in the Galveston County District Court against High Standards Firearms Ltd. alleging that the firearms dealer failed to comply with their contract by failing to pay the goods provided by palintiff.According
Nurse alleges Park Plaza Hospital did not pay overtime wages
HOUSTON – A nurse has filed a class-action lawsuit against a hospital over allegations of unpaid overtime.
Rotating equipment business alleges subcontractor owes $520,000
HOUSTON — A New York state rotating equipment supplier is suing a Houston subcontractor-supplier, alleging the defendant owes $520,000,
Couple's lawsuit blames allegedly defective oven for husband's hand injury
MARSHALL – An Upshur County couple’s federal lawsuit claims that the husband sustained an injury to his hand while using their oven to cook dinner.
Disabled woman accuses League City property operator of discrimination
GALVESTON — A disabled League City woman is suing a local property operator, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Air condition technician alleges former employers failed to pay overtime
HVAC service technician sues former employersTYLER — An HVAC service technician is suing Lightfoot Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc. and Alfred I.
Passenger alleges Vidor motorist caused vehicle crash
BEAUMONT — A Lumberton man is suing a Vidor motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Western Airways alleges Houston energy company owes $9,000
HOUSTON — Western Airways is suing a Houston energy company, alleging the defendant owes more than $9,000.
Carpet, flooring business alleges Houston apartment owner owes $40,000
HOUSTON — A Dallas County carpet and flooring provider is suing a Houston apartment owner, alleging it owes more than $40,000.
Texas AG sends transgender guidance letter to schools, ACLU responds
AUSTIN – On Aug. 25, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a guidance letter to educational institutions in Texas regarding the nationwide injunction issued by a federal court that blocked enforcement of the federal guidance letter on transgender restrooms. Paxton’s letter explains that, in light of the injunction, no educational institution in Texas needs to change its policies regarding intimate facilities to comply with the unenforceable federal guidelines.
Five face sanctions in case that used court as a 'bargaining chip'
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Five lawyers were handed sanctions under a ruling by a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas - Fort Smith Division over moving a class-action suit to a more favorable location so that would impose greater payment to the lawyers.
Former lawyers with now-closed Beirne, Maynard and Parsons open new boutique firm
HOUSTON – After the dissolution of Houston-based litigation firm Beirne, Maynard and Parsons in July, 10 of its lawyers have gone on to form a boutique litigation practice called Parsons, McEntire, McClery and Clark, with offices in Houston and Dallas.
Former adult film actress hits Facebook, Zuckerberg with $2 million defamation suit
HOUSTON – A former adult entertainer accuses Facebook of publishing information erroneously identifying her as transgender and has pursued legal action against the popular social media Web site in the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas.
Tractor-trailer driver accused of negligence after I-20 accident
BEAUMONT – A transportation company and its driver are facing a suit after an accident on Interstate 20 in Smith County.
Homeowner alleges work wasn't completed or done properly on home
GALVESTON – A Galveston County woman alleges a contractor failed to complete work on her home.
The Wellpoint Cos. Inc. alleged to have not paid practice consultant for overtime work
HOUSTON — A practice consultant has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging she is owed unpaid overtime wages.
Customer blames credit union for fall that led to injuries
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County woman is suing a Beaumont credit union, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to fall and sustain injuries.
Employee alleges construction company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing a construction company, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Houston luxury property realtor alleges competitor violated copyright law
HOUSTON — A Houston property realtor is suing another local real estate business, alleging copyright infringement and unjust enrichment.
Fraud referral results in arrest and restitution in hail damage lawsuit
DALLAS - An insurance fraud referral filed by the international litigation firm Zelle LLP on behalf of its insurance company client, Strata Underwriting Managers, has resulted in the felony criminal prosecution of a building owner for insurance fraud and payment of restitution to the insurance company.