News from July 2016
Employee accuses pottery business of discrimination
MARSHALL — An employee is suing a Marshall pottery business, alleging he was fired because of his race.
Seafood business alleges insurance firm breached contract
GALVESTON — A seafood business is suing an insurance firm, alleging failure to pay for the plaintiff's legal defense.
Wastewater treatment operator accuses contractors, subcontractors of negligence
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County man is suing wastewater treatment operator, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Employee alleges ship owners' negligence led to injuries
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County man is suing the owners of a vessel, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Sick of Lawsuits video blasts trial lawyers for abusing consumer protection laws
A new video produced by Sick of Lawsuits, a tort reform group, suggests trial lawyers are abusing consumer protection laws to reap huge fees while their clients only receive coupons worth a few bucks.
Fifth Circuit finds Texas voter ID law discriminatory
AUSTIN – On July 20 the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found Texas’s photo ID law, seen as one of the strictest in the nation, in violation of federal laws prohibiting discrimination.
Mother alleges Kroger pharmacy's wrong prescription injured son
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont mother is suing Kroger, alleging it gave her son the wrong medication.
Technician alleges employer did not pay overtime
TYLER — A technician is suing a Frisco company, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages.
Mostyn Law brings $1M collision suit against UPS
BEAUMONT – Seeking more than $1 million in damages, an area resident has filed an automobile collision lawsuit against the United Parcel Service and one of its drivers.
Harris County woman alleges cleaning business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston cleaning business and its owners, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Paxton asks congressional leaders to stop agency overreach
AUSTIN — Attorney General Ken Paxton and a coalition of 14 other state attorneys general in asking Congress to rein in federal agencies that create and enforce regulations.
Received an email from the attorney general? It's likely a scam
AUSTIN - Businesses are being targeted by a scammer alleging to be with the Office of the Attorney General in Texas, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Frisco consumer accuses collection agencies of harassment
SHERMAN — A Frisco man is suing collection agencies, alleging unconscionable collection practices.
Insurer prevails against Speights & Worrich at trial – price of industry victories impacting Texas policyholders, says attorney
NEW BOSTON, Texas – Republic Lloyds is the latest insurer to come out on top after taking a civil suit all the way to trial, recently defeating a claim for underpayment – a string of industry victories that leave Texas policyholders paying the price, says one expert.
Pharmacist accuses Walmart of discrimination
TYLER — An Athens pharmacist is suing Walmart, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
Black woman accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — An African-American woman from Burleson County is suing her former employer, alleging she was subjected to discrimination.
Consumer accuses appliance store of phone harassment
BEAUMONT — A Bridge City woman is suing an appliance store, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Passenger blames United Airlines for injuries
HOUSTON — A Groves woman is suing United Airlines, alleging failure to provide the plaintiff with wheelchair assistance.
Banking association accuses multiple entities of contract breach
GALVESTON — A banking association is suing multiple defendants, alleging they owe nearly $100,000 combined.
Don't let a lawyer be your doctor
The following is a public service announcement from the Southeast Texas Record: Have you or a loved one taken medical advice from a personal injury attorney and suffered a serious injury, side effect, or even death?