News from October 2016
Woman claims Houston attorney withholding $580K settlement, files lawsuit
HOUSTON – A Houston attorney faces a lawsuit for allegedly withholding settlement proceeds from a former client.
Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. allegedly failed to pay motorist in vehicle accident
&&& BEAUMONT — A motorist has filed suit against an insurance company for alleged breach of contract and negligence that resulted in an injury after her car was purportedly backed into in a parking lot.
Weather in first half of 2016 causes $4 billion in storm damages
AUSTIN – Devastating softball-sized hailstorms and widespread flooding have many insurance firms hoping the weather calms down, at least for the rest of the year.
Widow claims her signature was forged on documents administered by state agencies
HOUSTON — A widow has filed suit against the Texas Department of Public Safety's director and the executive director of the state's employees retirement system for alleged breach of contract when she discovered her signature had supposedly been forged on her husband's documents.
Insurance company claims The Geo Group allegedly reimbursed millions of dollars in medical expenses
BROWNSVILLE — HCC Life Insurance Co. Inc. has filed suit against two businesses for alleged breach of contract.
Brent Coon & Associates named Best Law Firm for 2016 by U.S. News & World Report
BEAUMONT – National law firm Brent Coon & Associates has been named as a Best Law Firm of 2016 by U.S. News & World Report.
Seaman blames ship operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A seaman is suing deep water vessel operators, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Employee blames vessel owners for head injuries
BEAUMONT — A Port Arthur man is suing ship owners, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering serious head injuries.
Texas AG seeks to stop Buck-a-Bag fee in Brownsville
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Brownsville, seeking an injunction to stop “an illegal” tax on plastic-bag shoppers.
Marathon Petroleum hits BP with breach of contract suit, says oil giant on the hook for refinery fixes
HOUSTON - Marathon Petroleum has filed suit against BP Products North America, alleging the oil giant breached its contract by failing to continue maintenance at the Texas City refinery until Marathon took possession.
Attorney Dan Linebaugh recognized by the American Association for Justice
HOUSTON -- Personal injury attorney Dan Linebaugh, founder and leader of the Linebaugh Law Firm, recently received the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Diplomates of Trial Advocacy designation. This title recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated their ongoing commitment to legal education by completing more than 400 hours of qualifying AAJ educational programs.
Asbestos-related litigation declined, but still attractive to attorneys
The amount of asbestos litigation in the U.S. continues to decrease.
Wrongful death suit alleges asbestos exposure, numerous companies sued
BEAUMONT – Several corporations have been named as defendants in a wrongful death suit alleging asbestos exposure.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group seeks leave in collision suit
BEAUMONT - Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, doing business as Splash Transport, recently filed a motion for leave in an automobile collision suit against the company.
Texas awaits Supreme Court ruling on petition to reinstate voter ID law
AUSTIN -- Texas filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 23, requesting reinstatement of the Lone Star State's voter ID law. The petition comes as growing numbers of states enact voter identification laws in a bid to allegedly prevent election fraud.
Attorney: Nurse lunchtime issue 'normal standard'
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The attorney for Houston nurse who is filing a class action suit over lost lunch time says he thinks the practice is a commonplace nationally.
Customer blames Lowe's Home Centers for injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas woman is suing Lowe's Home Centers, alleging its negligence caused her to be exposed to toxic chemicals.
Jefferson County alleges property owners owe $13,000
BEAUMONT — Jefferson County is suing local property owners, alleging unpaid taxes of more than $13,000.
Employee blames home builders for injuries
GALVESTON — An employee is suing Galveston County home builders, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Chiropractor sues employers
HOUSTON — A Harris County chiropractor is suing his former employers, alleging they illegally withheld his salary.