News from June 2016
State Farm Lloyds defeats another hailstorm lawsuit
HOUSTON – State Farm Lloyds recently secured another victory in its continued efforts to fight hailstorm lawsuits, which have been filed in mass against insurers in Texas since 2012.
Financing company alleges car dealership owes $40,000
HOUSTON — A financing company is suing a Texas car dealership alleging, it owes more than $40,000 due to breach of contract.
Account executive accuses software company of gender discrimination
HOUSTON — A Washington state woman is suing a software company, alleging she was subjected to gender discrimination.
Houston woman accuses debt collector of harrassment
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a Richardson debt collector, alleging harassment and abuse.
Two Californians accuse Plano business of security fraud
TYLER — Two former business partners from California are suing a Plano company and its managing members, alleging securities fraud and breach of contract.
Guest alleges beach house rental owner's negligence caused injuries
GALVESTON — A Houston woman is suing a Galveston beach house rental facility, alleging its negligence led to her sustaining injuries.
Texas woman accuses business partner of fraud
HOUSTON — A Texas woman is suing her a business partner, alleging the defendant secretly took $368,000 from their partnership.
Real estate agent alleges Harris County broker failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend Count real estate agent is suing a Harris County real estate broker, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Disabled employee accuses energy business of wrongful termination
HOUSTON — A disabled employee from Houston is suing an energy company, alleging she was fired illegally.
Nurse accuses Memorial Hermann system of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County nurse is suing a Houston hospital system, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Steinhagen Oil moves for summary judgment in slip & fall
BEAUMONT - Defendant Steinhagen Oil has moved for summary judgment in a slip and fall lawsuit.
Employee accuses oil extraction company of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing an energy company, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages.
Flowback operator alleges energy business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A flowback operator is suing an energy company, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Jury finds for Union Pacific in train collision trial, plaintiffs sought millions in damages
BEAUMONT – Following a full month of testimony, a Jefferson County jury has rendered a verdict in favor for Union Pacific Railroad, finding the company was not at all responsible
for a 2013 train collision with a vehicle stopped on its tracks.
Baylor In multiple lawsuits claiming It ignored sexual assault reports
A Christian university is the defendant in several lawsuits claiming that it ignored allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment on campus.
Report gives Texas a 'D' in court diversity
WASHINGTON – New data on the makeup of state courts reveals that white men fill most judicial seats in Texas.
Texas AG issues 2 opinions in response to former state education commissioner requests
AUSTIN – Two separate opinions have been issued this month by Texas Attorney General Warren Kenneth "Ken" Paxton Jr's office, both in response to separate requests from former Commissioner of Education Michael Williams.
Employees accuse Grand Prairie business of failing to pay overtime
MARSHALL — Three employees are suing a Grand Prairie business, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Galveston County man accuses co-owner of breach of contract
GALVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing the co-owner of a business, alleging failure to perform contractual obligations.
Oral fluid distributor alleges doctor ruined clinical study
HOUSTON — A oral fluid diagnostic distributor is suing a doctor, alleging his failure to follow procedures ruined the plaintiff's study.