News from May 2016
Fannin County man accuses manufacturer of discrimination
SHERMAN — A Fannin County many is suing a Denison manufacturing business, alleging age discrimination caused him to be fired.
Customer blames Galveston restaurant for her injuries
GALVESTON — A customer is suing a Galveston restaurant, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Another example of federal overreach
Is it going to take another American Revolution, or will we be able to walk back the manifold instances of federal overreach one by one?
Houston resident accuses city police of violating civil rights
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing the city of Houston and city police officers, alleging they used unjustified force and violated his civil rights.
Customer alleges restaurant's negligence caused injuries
GALVESTON — A customer is suing Kona Grill, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused injuries
BEAUMONT — A Tyler County motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash.
Texas business alleges trucking company failed to deliver product
HOUSTON — A Texas indemnity company is suing a trucking business, alleging it failed to deliver a purchased product in good condition.
Jefferson County sues Beaumont, wants more money to house city prisoners
Jefferson County recently sued the city of Beaumont, seeking to force the city to pay more money for housing its prisoners.
Justice Department settles with Beaumont over alleged disability discrimination
BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The Justice Department announced a settlement with the city of Beaumont, Texas, for $475,000 over allegations the city discriminated against persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities trying to live in small group homes in residential districts.
The Problem of the Cities
This column first appeared on Library of Law and Liberty Crumbling infrastructure in Detroit, MichiganCrumbling infrastructure in Detroit, Michigan Ever since people began migrating in large numbers from America’s rural areas to its urban areas in the 19th century, cities have presented unique challenges: sanitation, housing, transportation, education, public safety, and fire protection, to name just a few.
Production Testing Services Inc. alleged to have not paid employees overtime
HOUSTON – A former employee alleges that Houston company failed to pay its field operators and filed supervisors overtime wages.
JC auto collision suit settles
Before a jury could be selected, a Jefferson County man who claims he was injured in a collision settled.
Injury suit against local company settles before trial
BEAUMONT - A Harris County resident who sued after sustaining injuries while unloading tank trucks filled with chemical product has settled his lawsuit.
Good News and Bad News on School Finance in Texas
The long-awaited decision from the Texas Supreme Court in the school finance case, Morath v. Texas Taxpayer and Student Fairness Coalition, was issued on May 13, 2016. (The case was argued over eight months earlier.) The court’s jargon-laden 100-page (!) decision can be summarized with this sentence: “Despite the imperfections of the current school funding regime, it meets minimum constitutional requirements.”
PU, ExxonMobil reach settlements in suits over refinery blast
BEAUMONT – More than three years after a deadly explosion at its Beaumont, Texas, refinery, ExxonMobil has settled negligence lawsuits filed by the parents of two workers who were killed and six others who were injured in the April 17, 2013 blast. The Provost Umphrey Law Firm in Beaumont represents the family members.
Houston company alleges League City realtor breached contract, owes $128,000
GALVESTON — A Houston company is suing a League City realtor, alleging failure to pay rent of more than $128,000.
Employee accuses Orange company of discrimination
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing an Orange hydraulics company, alleging racial discrimination caused him to leave his job.
Friendswood corporation alleges Houston racing business owes more than $200,000
GALVESTON — A Friendswood corporation is suing a Houston racing business, alleging it owes more than $200,000.
Attorney sues Law Offices of Gilbert T. Adams, seeks $5M punitive award and TRO to save father’s desk
A former attorney at the Law Offices of Gilbert T.
Friendswood couple alleges coaching services company owes $175,000
HOUSTON — A Friendswood couple is a coaching services company, alleging failure to carry out a contract.