News from January 2016
Woman alleges Wal-Mart negligent for fall at Kemah store
GALVESTON—A woman is suing a national retailer after she allegedly was injured in a fall at the company's Kemah store.
Man sues Lion Oil, driver claiming negligence
MARSHALL—A Texas man is suing a driver and trucking company for negligence after a car accident that was allegedly caused by the defendant.
Mostyn Law Firm sues over defective transvaginal mesh on behalf of W.V. woman
Law firms in Houston and Charleston, W.V., have filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of a West Virginia woman and several others over what the plaintiffs allege is “a counterfeit, adulterated product.”
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Mostyn Law Firm loses hailstorm trial against State Farm
DALLAS – On Jan. 12 State Farm Lloyds emerged victorious in the trial of a hailstorm lawsuit brought through the Mostyn Law Firm in Houston.
Worker sues RCMN Credit Services over alleged violations of the FLSA
SHERMAN – A man is suing his past employer, alleging that he was forced to work additional and unpaid hours.
Gulf Coast Windows accused of faulty window installation
GALVESTON – A Galveston woman is suing a Galveston County company after a window installation allegedly damaged her home.
Schlumberger Technology Corp. accused of not paying overtime wages
HOUSTON – A Brazoria County man is suing his former employer, a Texas corporation, alleging that he was not paid for overtime hours worked.
Woman sues Texas Children's Hospital alleging gender and race discrimination
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman is suing Texas Children's Hospital after an incident in which she alleges she was wrongfully terminated.
ILR: Congress takes important step in preventing asbestos fraud
On Jan. 8 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act. It’s an important step toward stopping pervasive fraud in the secretive asbestos trust system, which currently holds about $30 billion in assets.
Woman seeks damages following U.S. Highway 259 accident
MARSHALL – A Daingerfield woman is seeking damages following a car accident that was allegedly caused by a driver's failure to follow basic safety procedures.
Federal judge tosses Mostyn hailstorm suit against State Farm
Nearly two years after their Hidalgo County home was damaged by a hailstorm, Armando and Aurora Martinez turned to the Mostyn Law Firm in Houston and sued their insurance provider, State Farm Lloyds, alleging breach of contract. State Farm fought back, filing a motion for summary judgment in June, stating that at no time after the company closed the claim did the couple disagree about the amount paid to them, federal court records show.
Ex-JC Penney employee alleges he was fired due to age
SHERMAN – A former employee is suing JC Penney, alleging he was fired because of age.
Fired worker alleges Automotive Fleetserve wanted him working extra hours
SHERMAN— A Lewisville man is suing a Ponder automotive business, alleging he was fired because he refused to work beyond the maximum allowance of hours.
Patron blames 2-Steppin' Saloon for fall from faulty barstool
GALVESTON— A Jefferson County woman is suing a Galveston bar, alleging she fell from a poorly maintained barstool and was severely injured.
Port Arthur man blames city, alleging he was hit by truck's bin
BEAUMONT— A Port Arthur man is suing the city of Port Arthur, alleging negligence after he says he was hit by a bin being emptied by a waste collection truck.
Harris County woman blames power service company for friend's death
BEAUMONT— A Harris County woman is suing a power service company, alleging it was responsible for the death of her friend.
Texarkana woman accuses Encore Receivable of phone harassment
TEXARKANA— A Texarkana woman is suing a debt collection agency, alleging she was harassed in violation of federal law.
Hailstorm suit reform on the agenda for Texas House candidate
Overwhelmed by thousands of lingering hailstorm lawsuits, Hidalgo County recently earned the title of “Judicial Hellhole,” bestowed by the American Tort Reform Association.