News from September 2016
Ex-Angelina Co. deputy tax clerk files suit following termination over FB post
LUFKIN – A former deputy clerk in the Angelina County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office asserts that she was wrongfully terminated over a social media post and has filed a lawsuit against the county and former Tax Assessor-Collector Thelma Sherman.
Cypress Creek EMS seeks to prevent access to financial records
HOUSTON – Cypress Creek EMS has filed a lawsuit against former television news reporter Wayne Dolcefino and his communications firm, Dolcefino Communications, after the latter asked to disclose documents, recent Harris County District Court records show.
British company alleges Texas business breached lease agreement
HOUSTON — A British company is suing a Houston business, alleging breach of equipment leases.
Contractor blames multiple companies for injuries
HOUSTON — A contractor is suing three companies, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Former inmate alleges Cherokee County officials denied due process
TYLER — A former inmate is suing Cherokee County and county officials, alleging denial of due process and equal protection of the laws.
Texas Attorney General's opinion holds little value in Beaumont case, city's attorney says
BEAUMONT – The attorney general of Texas has issued an opinion regarding a conflict of interest that arose in Beaumont, but city leaders say that opinion didn’t hold much weight.
League City business alleges Pasadena couple owes $45,000
GALVESTON — A League City business is suing a Pasadena husband and wife, alleging conversion and theft of property totaling more than $45,000.
Dietary manager accuses rehab facility of violating law
TYLER — A Smith County woman is suing a Henderson County nursing and rehabilitation facility, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Flow rack technician alleges Houston business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by failing to pay overtime wages.
Guest alleges Santa Fe couple's negligence led to injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas man is suing a Santa Fe couple, alleging their negligence led to a severe foot injury.
Bottled water producer accuses Arkansas bottling company, trustee of fraud
TYLER — An Ontario bottled water producer is suing a water bottling company and trustee, alleging fraudulent inducement and statutory fraud.
Smith County customer blames table saw manufacturer for severed finger
MARSHALL — A Smith County man is suing a table saw manufacturer, alleging the defendant's negligence resulted in the plaintiff suffering a severed index finger.
Truck driver accuses construction business of wrongful termination
MARSHALL — A Panola County truck driver is suing a construction business, alleging disability discrimination and violation of civil rights.
Minor child blames GM for injuries
LUFKIN — A minor child is suing General Motors, alleging the defendant's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Two ex-employees allege oilfield services provider failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two former employees are suing an oilfield services provider, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Amber Mostyn among campaign finance panelists at Tribune Festival, mega-donor says politicians spend ‘inordinate’ time fundraising
AUSTIN – Amber Mostyn, the wife of Steve Mostyn, recently participated on a campaign finance panel, telling the moderator that she thinks politicians spend an “inordinate” time fundraising – an opinion arguably supported by the fact her and her husband donate millions to Democrats.
Don't Thread on Me
The Texas Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in Patel v. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, striking down a state law requiring at least 750 hours of training in order to perform commercial “eyebrow threading”—a form of hair removal mainly performed in South Asian and Middle Eastern communities—has generated substantial notoriety for the court and for the Institute for Justice, which brought the lawsuit challenging the law.
Federal court hears arguments in EPA Clean Power Plan case
WASHINGTON — A coalition of states argued in federal court that the EPA has overstepped its authority with proposed emission standards that would require states such as West Virginia to revamp its primary energy source and economic model.
Harris County lawyer accuses financial institution of negligence
HOUSTON — A Houston lawyer is suing a local financial institution, alleging breach of depository contract.
Employee blames Kroger for fall from ladder
GALVESTON — A Texas woman is suing Kroger, alleging the store's negligence led to the plaintiff falling from a ladder and sustaining serious injuries.