News from June 2016
Motorist accuses Galveston police of running into his car
GALVESTON — A Humble motorist is suing Galveston officials, alleging their negligence caused a city police car to ram into his vehicle.
Utility company blames motorist for crash into pole
GALVESTON — A utility company is suing a Hitchcock woman, alleging she negligently crashed her vehicle into one of the plaintiff's utility poles.
SCOTUS upholds UT’s affirmative action policy; AG says admission should be based on merit, not color
WASHINGTON - On June 23 the U.S.
Federal judge rejects Aetna’s $225M fraud claim, finds for North Cypress
HOUSTON – A federal judge has rejected Aetna Life Insurance’s fraudulent billing allegations brought against North Cypress Medical Center.
Family accuses medical practitioners of negligence
GALVESTON — A family is suing a Clear Lake medical facility, alleging negligence in failing to prevent injuries.
Louisiana man blames driver, transportation company for vehicle crash
TYLER — A Louisiana man is suing a transportation service and one of its drivers, alleging the driver's negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Hulkamania meets lawsuitmania and brings litigation finance industry into the ring
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan recently body slammed the celebrity news site Gawker in court for publicizing a private video featuring Hogan.
Cowboys star Dez Bryant trashed state senator’s home, property littered with feces suit alleges
DALLAS – State Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, is suing Dez Bryant, alleging the Cowboys’ star receiver inflicted more than $61,000 in damages to his rental home.
LED packaging company wants Texas judge's ruling tossed
HOUSTON – An LED packaging company accused of infringing on patents believes U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap misinterpreted language in the patents and aspects of the product design.
Texas lawmaker gets state clarification of foreign tribunals' reach
AUSTIN – District 2 Rep. Dan Flynn said he is pleased with the recent opinion issued by the state’s attorney general reaffirming that residents of Texas all are subject to Texas law.
U.S. litigation panel sends Enron-centered case back to NY court
NEW YORK – One of the last remaining cases stemming from the bankruptcy
of Houston-based commodities giant Enron Corp. will go back to the New York
federal court where it was initially filed in 2002.
Dodd-Frank replacement, Heritage Foundation ideas on tap for discussion
WASHINGTON – House Financial Services Committee chairman Jeb
Hensarling (R-TX) will discuss the Republican plan to replace the Dodd-Frank
Act at a Heritage Foundation event on Thursday that will also include a discussion led by
the authors of foundation publication “The Case Against Dodd-Frank.”
Quality Consulting and Security Services Inc. alleged to owe overtime
TYLER – An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Bullard employer alleging he has not been paid overtime.
Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 accused of discrimination
GALVESTON – An African-American alleges he was discriminated against because of his race and religious beliefs.
Man claims chemicals caused injuries at work
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County man alleges he was injured by chemical exposure at work.
Motorist alleges Beaumont's negligence caused vehicle crash
BEAUMONT — A motorist is suing Beaumont, alleging negligence when a municipal employee caused car damage.
Employee accuses Mitsubishi Caterpillar of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Houston man originally from Ethiopia, is suing Mitsubishi Caterpillar, alleging he was discriminated against during his employment.
Customer blames Kemah restaurant for injuries
GALVESTON — A Harris County woman is suing the owners of a Kemah restaurant, alleging their negligence allowed a railroad crossing arm to hit her.
Insurance group says tide of hail suits turning
AUSTIN - The tide my be turning in mass hailstorm litigation, as data collected by the Texas Department of Insurance shows fewer complaints being filed during 2013-2015, compared to 2012.
Houston attorney spills ‘boiling’ hot coffee on her lap, sues Starbucks for $1M
Reminiscent of the infamous 1990s suit against McDonald’s, a Houston attorney is suing Starbucks for burns she allegedly received after spilling “boiling” coffee on her lap nearly two years ago.