News from 2016
Store manager accuses Walmart of discrimination
GALVESTON — A female store manager is suing Walmart, alleging race and gender discrimination.
Four workers allege fishing boat owners failed to pay medical costs
HOUSTON — Four workers are suing fishing boat owners, alleging the defendants have failed to pay medical insurance benefits to the plaintiffs.
Customer blames mall operators for fall, injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Houston mall operators, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries in a fall.
Customer alleges repair shop operators violated law
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing operators of an auto repair shop, alleging breach of warranty and negligent misrepresentation.
Five laborers accuse employers of failing to pay overtime
TYLER — Five employees are suing a Longview business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Athletic facility owners accuse former account signatory of assault
HOUSTON — Owners of a Houston athletic facility are suing a former account signatory, alleging assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress and trespassing.
Customer blames Kroger for injuries from fall
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing Kroger, alleging the supermarket chain's negligence led to her suffering injuries from a fall.
Staffing coordinator alleges nursing home failed to pay proper overtime
HOUSTON — A Sugarland woman is suing a local nursing home facility, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime.
Dutch corporation alleges catering business owes more than $300,000
GALVESTON — A Dutch corporation is suing an Alvin catering company, alleging it owes more than $300,000.
Couple alleges restaurant operators owe at least $200,000
GALVESTON — A Texas husband and wife are suing Galveston County restaurant operators, citing alleging they owe up to $1 million for breach of agreement and guarantee.
Customer blames Houston Wal-Mart store for injuries
&&&HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries in a fall.
Galveston homeowner alleges plumbing service botched job
GALVESTON — A Galveston homeowner is suing a Texas City plumbing service, alleging defective design and construction.
Tenants blame landlord for injuries from collapsed ceiling
HOUSTON — Two tenants are suing a Houston landlord, alleging the defendant's negligence led to a collapsed ceiling that injured the plaintiffs.
Prospects for Constitutionalism
What are the prospects for constitutionalism and the rule of law under President Donald Trump? In my estimation, quite good. Unlike some of my libertarian (or classical liberal) friends, I didn’t quake at the possibility of Trump’s election (as I explained here). His shortlist of potential Supreme Court candidates was outstanding, and his cabinet picks to date have been first rate. Of course, assessing the success or failure of Trump’s presidency will rest on the actions he takes and the pol
Mother blames infant's burns on Saltgrass waitstaff
GALVESTON – A Missouri woman is suing Saltgrass, Inc. and Landry’s, Inc. after her infant daughter allegedly sustained burns from a hot condiment while they dined at one of defendants’ establishments.
Lawsuit alleges McKinney cop assaulted pool party attendee
SHERMAN – The City of McKinney is facing a lawsuit over an incident last year in which a police officer allegedly used excessive force on a young girl at a pool party.
Oilfield services company, shareholders seek $1 million from managing director
HOUSTON — A Harris County oilfield services company and its shareholders are suing the managing director, a legal firm and an accounting firm, alleging they owe more than $1 million for wrongful business practices.
Tomball man alleges business partner owes more than $20,000
HOUSTON — A Tomball man is suing a business partner, alleging he owes more than $20,000.
Hispanic female accuses dentist of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a local dental practice, alleging discrimination, a hostile work environment and violation of workers compensation acts.
Davis Law Group scores $72K verdict in hail suit against State Farm
HIDALGO COUNTY – The Davis Law Group recently secured a jury verdict of $72,000 on behalf of clients claiming State Farm refused to fully reimburse them for damages caused by a hailstorm.