News from February 2016
Chinese insurance firm alleges shipping vessel damaged cargo
HOUSTON – An insurance company based in China is suing a shipping vessel, alleging damage to its cargo while en route from Shanghai to the port of Houston.
Texas A&M, Indianapolis Colts settle infringement suit over 12th Man
Texas A&M University has reached a settlement with the Indianapolis Colts over the 12th Man Mark.
Bay Landscape Management accused of breach of contract
GALVESTON – A Galveston County couple are suing a local business alleging that it failed to deliver the work to be performed as stated on the contract.
A glimpse at the 2016 legislative landscape
By this time of year, many state legislators have moved pass gubernatorial addresses, commemorating those newly elected, and organizing for the legislative session.
Galveston house fire ignites litigation against Reliant Energy
A Galveston couple brought a lawsuit against North Houston Pole Line, L.P. and Reliant Energy, Inc. after a fire destroyed their home last year.
JMS Southeast Inc. accused of breach of contract
GALVESTON – A Texas man is suing a North Carolina corporation over claims it did not pay him a severance package.
Battle to stop trial lawyers from abusing discovery for profit emerges
AUSTIN - In the escalating arms race between trial lawyers and tort reformers, plaintiff’s attorneys have developed a new tactic – abusing discovery as a weapon to force settlements, says one expert.
Cruise passengers sue Valsamis over alleged negligence
GALVESTON – Cruise passengers have filed a class-action suit against an engineering contractor alleging that it failed to eliminate the dangerous and uncomfortable conditions aboard the vessel.
Navistar alleges BJG Logistics owes more than $1 million
SHERMAN – Navistar is suing a Louisiana transportation company, alleging it owes more than $1 million the defendant defaulted on.
Motorist, passenger blame Bucky Trucking, driver for crash
HOUSTON – A motorist and his passenger are suing a Canadian trucker and his employer, alleging negligence for injuries they says they suffered at a two-vehicle crash.
Widow blames Texaco, Chevron for husband's death due to chemicals
BEAUMONT — The widow of an oil refinery worker is suing Texaco Inc. and Chevron Inc., alleging malice and/or gross negligence surrounding his exposure to chemicals in the workplace.
Galveston woman blames owner of dead dog for injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing a former dog owner, alleging negligence for an altercation that she says resulted in injuries.
Former worker alleges Mourik did not pay for overtime work
HOUSTON — A project supervisor is suing a Houston company, alleging violations to the Fair Labor Standards Act concerning unpaid overtime work.
Former worker accuses BTI Services of not paying overtime
HOUSTON — A former operator is suing BTI Services Inc., alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid overtime work.
Wayne Reaud dismissed from $22M lawsuit
BEAUMONT - Attorney Wayne Reaud, along with several others, have been dismissed from a $22 million lawsuit, brought by a local electrician alleging the defendants committed acts that cost him a business contract with the Beaumont Independent School District. In court papers filed July 16 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas, Calvin Gary Walker, the proprietor of Walker’s Electric, alleged that the defendants worked to end his professional relationship with BISD, insinuating
Texas attorney accused of storm barratry wants case in Hidalgo County
Edinburg attorney R. Kent Livesay wants a lawsuit brought by Allstate Texas Lloyds, which accuses him of fraudulently representing several storm victims and demanding payment on their behalf, moved to Hidalgo County.
Ninth Court reinstates property suit against Jefferson County
BEAUMONT - The Ninth Court of Appeals recently reinstated a civil case against Jefferson County alleging wrongful foreclosure of a tax sale.
September trial slated in injury suit against Entergy
A personal injury suit against Entergy Texas has been slated for a September trial.
Houston man alleges city, Harris County guilty of unlawful arrest
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing the city, Harris County, a Houston police sergeant and an administrative assistant at the District Attorney’s Office, alleging an unlawful arrest.
Former employee alleges Consolidated Telecom owes overtime pay
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a Texas telecom business, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act regarding unpaid overtime work.