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Spring trial slated in injury suit against Mitrowski Welding

By David Yates | Jan 5, 2016

A personal injury suit accusing the defendant of negligently selling a defective welding machine was been slated for a spring trial.

Ford seeks summary judgment in suit alleging Escape's airbags failed to deploy

By David Yates | Jan 5, 2016

Ford Motor Company is seeking summary judgment in a suit brought by a Jefferson County woman claiming she was injured when the airbags in her Ford Escape allegedly failed to deploy during a collision. Elizabeth Jaeger filed her suit against Ford and Kinsel Ford-Mercury on March 27, 2014 in Jefferson County District Court, citing strict tort liability.

Dismissed: suit accusing local McDonald's of food poisoning

By David Yates | Jan 5, 2016

A suit claiming a man suffered from food poisoning after dining at a fast food restaurant has been dismissed. Milton Hill filed a lawsuit March 20, 2014, in the Jefferson County District Court against BG Foods Inc. and Ree Inc., doing business as McDonald’s, citing violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Court records show that the parties filed an agreed motion for dismissal with prejudice on Oct. 7.

Plaintiff appeals Texas appellate court ruling favoring the State Bar of Texas

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 5, 2016

AUSTIN -- A Texas plaintiff has decided to appeal a ruling by a Texas appellate court affirming the decision that the state’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline is not required to disclose recommendations to complainants who file grievances against Texas attorneys.

Suit claims Sheriff Mitch Woods fired employee for reporting theft

By David Yates | Jan 5, 2016

BEAUMONT - Jefferson County has been sued by a former employee claiming he was fired for reporting repeated theft being committed by another employee.

Failed mobile home park investment yields lawsuit from Dickinson residents

By John Suayan | Jan 5, 2016

Two Dickinson residents have filed a lawsuit in response to a failed mobile home park investment. In the complaint filed Jan. 4 in the Galveston County 10th District Court, Richard Lee Cambric, III and Marie Lynette Kennie-Cambric claim that Integrity Landmark Realty, William S.

Seaman alleges owners of shrimping vessel won't pay for his injuries

By Gene Johnson | Jan 6, 2016

GALVESTON – A seaman is suing the owners of a shrimping boat, alleging they refused to adequately take care of his injuries when he fell 12 feet from a ladder while out to sea.

Drilling operator alleges Bluestar Directional failed to pay overtime

By Gene Johnson | Jan 6, 2016

HOUSTON – A drilling operator is suing an oilfield services company, alleging he and fellow workers were misclassified as independent contractors in order to not get overtime wages.

Computer engineer wants insurance firm to pay disability benefits

By Gene Johnson | Jan 6, 2016

HOUSTON – A computer engineer is suing is Dallas-based insurance company, alleging failure to pay long-term disability insurance benefits.

Ex-workers allege Saia Motor Freight guilty of racial discrimination

By Gene Johnson | Jan 6, 2016

HOUSTON – Two former employees are suing a Dallas trucking firm, alleging they and 10 other African-Americans were fired because they were black.

Detention officer alleges probation department violated medical leave act

By Gene Johnson | Jan 6, 2016

HOUSTON – A detention officer is suing the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, alleging the defendant incorrectly classified his sick leave, which led to his eventual termination.

Father alleges insurance firm failed to pay benefits after son’s murder

By Gene Johnson | Jan 6, 2016

MARSHALL – A Tatum man is suing a Dallas-based insurance company, seeking to collect benefits from his son’s murder.

Worker alleges Pilgrim's Pride negligence caused his injury

By Gene Johnson | Jan 6, 2016

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.

Abbott, Paxton react to Obama’s executive actions on gun control

By David Yates | Jan 6, 2016

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.

Ex-worker alleges AT&T failed to pay severance

By Gene Johnson | Jan 6, 2016

HOUSTON – A Houston man is suing AT&T in an effort to get severance pay following a termination he alleges stems from discrimination.

Pelvic mesh case before Texas SC could impact thousands of others

By David Yates | Jan 7, 2016

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.

Couple alleges Reunion Ranch wedding venue failed to uphold contract

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 7, 2016

BEAUMONT — A couple is suing a Georgetown wedding venue, alleging failure to uphold its contract.

Time for Congress to curb abusive ADA lawsuits

By State Rep. Ted Poe | Jan 7, 2016

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).