News from October 2016
Cypress-Fairbanks school district alleges utility board violated law
HOUSTON — The Cypress-Fairbanks school district is suing a utility district and its board members, alleging deprivation of rights in not being able to open an elementary school on time.
Widow blames automobile manufacturer for husband's death
HOUSTON — A Longview woman is suing Fiat/Chrysler, alleging its negligence caused her husband to be killed in an auto crash.
Customer blames convenience store for fall, injuries
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County woman is suing a Port Arthur convenience store owner, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff falling and suffering injuries.
Power company alleges homeowner, tree trimmer destroyed conductor
GALVESTON — A power company is is suing a Dickinson homeowner and tree trimmer, alleging their negligence led to the destruction of a primary conductor.
Abusive ‘Access’ Lawsuits Spread
A third bill has been introduced in Congress to reform the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the personal injury lawyers that exploit this federal law.
Valero moves for summary judgment in suit brought by Layne Walker
BEAUMONT- Valero Energy has moved for summary judgment in litigation brought by a former district judge, who sued the energy giant for breach of contract, seeking to extract more than $6 million in damages.
Mostyn Law brings $1M trip & fall against Casa Ole
BEAUMONT – On behalf of an area resident, Mostyn Law recently filed suit against Casa Ole, seeking up to $1 million in damages from the Mexican restaurant for a trip and fall injury.
Texas AG intervenes in suit to stop Austin from permitting city employees to work for union at taxpayer expense
AUSTIN – On Oct. 18 Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in a lawsuit against the city of Austin, challenging the city’s labor agreement with Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975.
Plaintiff In malpractice suit against Baker Botts files for rehearing
A wireless and business technology company has filed for a rehearing in a $41 million malpractice suit against the law firm that represented them in a patent case.
Former FedEx Ground delivery drivers allege termination for national origin
GALVESTON – Two former delivery drivers for FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. are suing the company for allegedly terminating them in response to their complaints about discrimination based on their respective national origins.
Customer alleges GM owes nearly $50,000
GALVESTON — A League City woman is suing General Motors, alleging the defendant owes nearly $50,000 vehicle manufacturer, for breach of written warranty.
John Deere alleges Kemah customer owes $84,000
GALVESTON — John Deere is suing a Kemah man, alleging breach of contract in failure to pay more than $84,000.
Port Arthur welder alleges Texas company's negligence led to injuries
BEAUMONT — A Port Arthur man is suing a Texas company, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
6 landscape workers alleges employers failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — Six landscape laborers are suing joint employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime.
Assistant maintenance worker alleges former employer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing his former employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Property owners allege insurance company failed to cover water damage claim
GALVESTON — Two Galveston County property owners are suing an insurance company and an adjuster, alleging failure to cover water damage in their home.
Speights & Worrich implodes from hail-storm damage claims
More than 10,000 hail-damage lawsuits are expected to be filed in Texas this year. The number's likely to drop now that Speights & Worrich has announced its decision to “significantly downsize.”
McDonald Hopkins adds 4 attorneys to membership
CLEVELAND – McDonald Hopkins LLC has elected four attorneys to membership at its law firm.
Allstate Insurance Co. allegedly won't pay for uninsured driver's damages after an accident
&&& BEAUMONT — Two men have filed suit against an uninsured driver and an insurance company for alleged negligence that resulted in an injury after the driver purportedly fell asleep at the wheel while driving and crashed into the plaintiffs' truck and trailer full of livestock.
Beaumont Transit Co. driver allegedly rear-ended a motorist
&&& BEAUMONT — A motorist has filed suit against a transportation company for alleged negligence resulting in an injury that occurred after an employee supposedly rear-ended the motorist.