News from November 2016
ICI Construction Inc. alleged to have damaged MTO Center
HOUSTON – A California nonprofit corporation alleges a construction company damaged its Houston property.
Beaumont attorney to dismiss suit against Jefferson County, says official
BEAUMONT – A lawsuit brought by an area attorney over a tax foreclosure sale will soon be dismissed, says a courthouse official.
Union Time, Taxpayer Dime
Across the country, public money pays for government-union officials’ political activities.
Suspended Dallas appellate judge resigns
DALLAS -- Fifth Court of Appeals Justice, David Lewis, who agreed to a judicial suspension in November 2015 while continuing treatment for alcohol abuse, signed an agreement to resign Oct. 10, 2016, in lieu of pending disciplinary proceedings over accusations by his colleagues that he exhibited erratic behavior and failed to prepare for and participate in cases.
Texas to receive 2.8 million in nationwide settlement with Hyundai, Kia
AUSTIN— Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Oct. 27 his office's Consumer Protection Division (CPD) obtained $2.8 million for the state as part of a $41.2 million multistate settlement with automakers Hyundai and Kia.
Neighbor blames La Marque pet owners for dog attack
GALVESTON — A La Marque man is suing his neighbors, alleging their negligence allowed their pet dog to attack and injure the plaintiff.
Waitress accuses restaurant operators of not paying overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Houston dining facility operators, alleging violation of minimum wage laws in refusing to pay overtime.
Minor, next friend blame Galveston property owner for injuries
GALVESTON — A minor and her next friend are suing Galveston property owners, alleging negligence led to injuries to the minor.
Condo association accuses insurer of deceptive practices
&&&GALVESTON — A Galveston County condo association is suing a Texas City insurance business, alleging deceptive trade practices.
Cement worker alleges former employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A cement finisher is suing a Houston company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Texas judge denies SEIU retrial, orders union to turn over documents
HOUSTON – A Texas district judge recently ruled the Service Employees International Union has no grounds to request a retrial following a court order directing the Chicago-based union to pay Professional Janitorial Services Houston $7.8 million.
Employee alleges Brow Shape did not pay overtime wages
TYLER – An eyebrow shaper alleges she worked between 45 to 75 hours a week and was not properly compensated for all hours worked by a Tyler employer.
KGI Holdings LLC alleges individual competed against it after signing agreement
HOUSTON – A Houston private investigating business alleges an individual competed against it after it acquired another company.
B.G. Property Management LLC alleged to have not paid proper overtime wages
HOUSTON – A Houston woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against a property manager over allegations she was not paid overtime wages for extra hours worked.
Property owner alleges Aftermath Public Adjusters' actions cost her damages
GALVESTON – A Galveston County property owner alleges public adjusters failed to timely file information and lost her right to damages under a flood insurance policy.
JSK Marketing LLC alleges former employee used training to benefit competitor
HOUSTON – A Tomball printing supply company alleges a Spring man used the training he received to work for a competitor.
Continued: JC trial of $1M auto collision suit
BEAUMONT - A lawsuit alleging a passenger was injured in a vehicle collision was slated for trial this month but has been continued until next month.
Supreme Court rejects Ferguson's Domino theory
The lyrics to Van Morrison's 1970 hit sum up pretty well how Provost Umphrey attorney Paul Ferguson Jr. must be feeling, now that the High Court has affirmed the reversal of a $32 million settlement he won against a national pizza chain three years ago.
State Farm granted summary judgment in Mostyn foundation suit
DALLAS – State Farm Lloyds recently shut down another Mostyn Law lawsuit, obtaining summary judgment in litigation brought after the insurer denied a couple’s claim for foundation damage.
Project financial controller accues Woodlands corporation of contract breach
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Woodlands company, alleging breach of employment contract.