News from January 2016
Woman says Nederland couple to blame for injuries caused in car wreck
BEAUMONT— A woman is suing a Nederland couple for allegedly causing a car accident resulting in injuries to her.
Farmers Texas Mutual sued for allegedly failing to pay client's insurance claim
GALVESTON – A motorist has filed a lawsuit against his Texas insurance company, alleging the company is refusing to pay out a claim for injuries he suffered during a crash.
Sam’s Club employee allegedly struck man with cart, causing injuries
LA MARQUE – A Sam's Club customer is suing the store's parent company over injuries allegedly suffered when an employee struck him with a shopping cart.
Alleged sexual harassment leads to suit against Excel Chevrolet
JEFFERSON – A former saleswoman is suing a used car dealership in Longview, alleging she was constantly sexually harassed while employed there.
Former worker alleges PetrolValves failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing an energy industry valve supplier, alleging he was not paid for overtime work.
Asbestos/class action reform bill passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Under threat of a presidential veto, the U.S.
Lifeguard alleges Sweetwater Pools failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a swimming pool business, alleging she was never paid for overtime work.
Employee alleges Marathon Petroleum's negligence caused his injuries
GALVESTON— A Harris County man is suing Marathon Petroleum and other companies, alleging negligence caused him to fall and suffer injuries.
Customer blames Cheesecake Factory after slip on floor
GALVESTON— A Fort Bend County woman is suing the Cheesecake Factory, alleging she slipped and fell on a greasy substance and suffered injuries.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Mobile Telecommunications Technologies, LLC v. Google Inc.
Mostyn still hasn’t responded to legal malpractice claim against him
More than a month after being named in a third-party complaint, Houston attorney Steve Mostyn still has not responded to allegations he ditched his client after a Hurricane Ike suit soured.
Worker alleges CGI Energy did not pay him for year's work
HOUSTON— A Houston man is suing an energy company, alleging he was not paid for a year of work.
Passenger alleges Carnival Cruise Lines' negligence caused her injuries
GALVESTON— A Texas woman is suing Carnival Cruise Lines, alleging negligence after she says she slipped and was injured while on a cruise.
Employee alleges SKV Investments failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON— A Houston man is suing an investment business, alleging he was deprived of required overtime pay.
Time for Congress to curb abusive ADA lawsuits
Doughnuts to Go is a small family-owned shop in California managed by Lee Ky. Like any small business, its success depends on the hard work and grit of the folks who run it. Her success was threatened in 2012 when Doughnuts to Go was sued by ADA trolls for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Couple alleges Reunion Ranch wedding venue failed to uphold contract
BEAUMONT — A couple is suing a Georgetown wedding venue, alleging failure to uphold its contract.
Pelvic mesh case before Texas SC could impact thousands of others
In November, a Dallas appellate court reversed a $1.2 million jury verdict rendered against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly designing a defective pelvic mesh product. On Dec. 18 the plaintiff in the case filed a petition for review with the Texas Supreme Court, asserting her case presents a question that will impact thousands of others: what evidence is necessary to satisfy the causation standard in a products liability case involving an implanted medical device.
Ex-worker alleges AT&T failed to pay severance
HOUSTON – A Houston man is suing AT&T in an effort to get severance pay following a termination he alleges stems from discrimination.
Abbott, Paxton react to Obama’s executive actions on gun control
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott, who frequently sued the Obama Administration as attorney general, had a few words for the president on Tuesday, Jan. 5, after he announced his plans for executive actions on gun control.
Worker alleges Pilgrim's Pride negligence caused his injury
MARSHALL – An employee is suing a Mount Pleasant food company, alleging negligence for injuries he says he suffered when a co-worker ran him over with a large lift truck.