News from September 2016
Machine operator alleges oilfield services company owes overtime wages
HOUSTON — A machine operator is suing a Houston oilfield services company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by failing to pay overtime.
Sales executive accuses media company of wrongful termination
GALVESTON — A Denton County woman is suing a Houston media company, alleging age discrimination, racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Member of armed forces accuses Houston company of unlawful termination
HOUSTON — A member of the armed services is suing a Houston company, alleging unlawful termination.
Physician's suit accuses former patient of harassment, defamation
HOUSTON – A North Harris County podiatrist sued a former patient he claims is stalking him.
Drill pipe supplier alleges North Dakota business owes money
HOUSTON — A Houston drill pipe supplier is suing a North Dakota business, alleging breach of contract.
Asian American woman accuses accounting firm of racial discrimination
HOUSTON — An Asian American woman is suing a Houston accounting firm, alleging retaliation and wrongful or constructive eviction.
Paralegal alleges former employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston paralegal is suing her former employers, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Motorist blames Port Arthur school district bus driver for causing crash
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County motorist is suing the Port Arthur school district, alleging a district bus driver negligently drove into the plaintiff's vehicle, causing injuries.
Customer blames Walmart for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County woman is suing Walmart, alleging the store's negligence caused the plaintiff to fall and suffer injuries.
Automobile mechanic alleges former employer failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — A Dallas County automobile mechanic is suing his former employer, alleging he was not paid proper overtime wages.
Total Petrochemical points finger at Kinder Morgan in wrongful death suit
BEAUMONT – A recent motion to designate a responsible third party seeks to make sure a jury has the opportunity to assign blame to Kinder Morgan if the defendant should be non-suited from a wrongful death lawsuit.
Texas attorney general intervenes In Homestead Exemption case against Texas school districts
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a case involving property tax that he alleges violates the Texas Constitution and state law.
Letter to the editor: Xarelto and Lawyers
I have an elderly friend who I help, in addition to her CNA's. Today she told me that she had been throwing away her Xarelto because of the television ads as we were leaving the cardiologist's appointment! She was scared something would happen to her if she continued to take the prescribed medication.
Rosenberg motorist accuses Ford of design defect
GALVESTON — A Rosenberg motorist is suing Ford, alleging negligence and a manufacturing defect.
Employee alleges industrial painting company failed to pay overtime
LUFKIN — A Willis man is suing a Lufkin industrial painting company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Appeals court halts Mostyn Hurricane Rita lawsuit, alleged ‘discovery abuse’ at issue
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently stayed a Hurricane Rita lawsuit brought against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, finding temporarily relief should be granted to prevent “undue prejudice.” Around a decade ago, plaintiff David James, who is represented by Houston attorney Steve Mostyn, filed suit against TWIA, Brush County Claims and adjuster David Gutierrez, alleging the defendants underpaid his Rita claim.
Texas, Nevada AGs lead coalition of 21 states against Obama’s ‘Overtime Rule’
AUSTIN – On Sept. 20 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt filed a lawsuit on behalf of 21 states challenging the Obama administration’s latest action – the U.S.
Orange County woman blames parking lot owner for injuries
BEAUMONT — An Orange County woman is suing a Beaumont parking lot owner, alleging its negligence caused her to trip on a signpost.
Houston couple alleges contractors owe $1 million for botched home project
HOUSTON — Two homeowners are suing Houston contractors, alleging the defendants owe more than $1 million for fraud.
Rigger alleges gas exploration company's negligence caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A Louisiana rig worker is suing a gas exploration company, alleging the defendant's negligence cause the plaintiff to suffer injuries.