News from 2016
Man claims Rosenberg police officer threw him 'headfirst' into wall in jail cell
HOUSTON – A man detained at the Rosenberg City Jail last year claims that a police officer threw him headfirst into a wall in his cell.
Texas, national bag law advocates fight attorney general's suit
AUSTIN -- Attorney General Ken Paxton has caught resistance from numerous entities in response to his lawsuit against Texas’ first local law against bag pollution in Brownsville.
Freeing the False Claims Act
Thirty years ago, President Reagan signed the False Claims Amendments Act of 1986, an anti-fraud measure whose extraordinary success is a timely reminder of what’s possible when Washington acts in a focused, bipartisan spirit.
Texas nets $2.8M in nationwide settlement with Hyundai, Kia over false fuel economy claims
AUSTIN— On Oct. 27 Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Consumer Protection Division of his office obtained $2.8 million for the state of Texas as part of a $41.2 million multistate settlement with automakers Hyundai and Kia.
Rigger blames oil platform owners, operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Louisiana rigger is suing oil platform owners and operators, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Katy motorist blames U.S. government for crash that caused injuries
HOUSTON — A Katy woman is suing the United States, alleging the defendant's negligence resulted in a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
African-American man accuses Daingerfield, police officer of assault
MARSHALL — A Morris County man is suing Daingerfield and a city police officer, alleging assault, battery and false imprisonment.
Consumer accuses car manufacturer of deceptive practices
SHERMAN — A Texas woman is suing an automobile manufacturer, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Trenton couple accuses Honda of manufacturing defect
SHERMAN — A Trenton couple is suing Honda, alleging a manufacturing defect led to injuries for the wife in a crash.
Korean company loses patent infringement trial over smartphone technology
MARSHALL -- LG Electronics Inc. was found guilty for infringing two patents for smartphones that were owned by Core Wireless Licensing.
Rio Hondo ISD lands $1.5M settlement from TWIA suit; despite assurance, district not given ‘same exact contract’ as Brownsville ISD
RIO HONDO – Mostyn Law and Gilberto Hinojosa will reap 40 percent of the $1.5 million settlement Rio Hondo ISD obtained from its Hurricane Dolly suit – a percentage five points higher than what Brownsville ISD had to pay, even though Hinojosa, the area attorney who pitched the suit to the school board, said the district was getting the “exact same contract” as Brownsville ISD.
Food server blames restaurant operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing operators of a San Leon restaurant, alleging their negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.
Customer alleges laser engraving business breached warranties
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing an Ohio laser engraving manufacturer, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Widow blames health care providers for husband's death
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County woman is suing health care providers, alleging their negligence caused her husband's death.
Visitor blames Kemah apartment operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing Kemah apartment operators, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Jefferson County alleges property owner owes $18,000 in taxes
BEAUMONT — Jefferson County is suing a Port Arthur owner, alleging he owes more than $18,000 in taxes.
Appeals court affirms injunction in Kristen Paris dram shop suit
BEAUMONT - The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed an injunction obtained in a dram shop suit brought on Kristen Paris, the Nederland teen who was killed by a drunk driver.
Visitor blames Groves nursing home facility for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County woman is suing a Groves nursing home facility, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Dispute between Select Sports Group, Impact Sports heads to court
HOUSTON – The courts have been called in to settle a dispute between two competing sports agencies. Select Sports Group (SSG) filed litigation against Impact Sports and have recently attempted to add defendants to the case. However, the defendants have filed a notice of removal, which was filed with the district court in Houston.
State Farm trial winning streak ends at 16, defeats two more Mostyn hail claims before losing
DALLAS – For more than a year now, State Farm Lloyds has been battling the surge of mass litigation being brought against all insurers within the state, capturing 16 trial wins before recently losing.