News from 2016
Bank alleges borrower, guarantor broke agreement
HOUSTON — A bank is suing a borrower and guarantor, alleging beach of loan and of a security agreement.
Director of research: Big business money for state Supreme Court elections leaves Texas - for now
AUSTIN – With Republicans holding all nine seats on the Texas Supreme Court, there probably will not be a lot of big business spending in that election in the near future, according to the director of research for legal progress at the Center for American Progress.
Houston international law firm adds two new partners
HOUSTON – Andrews Kurth Kenyon, an international law firm based with an office in Houston, Texas, has added two new partners who will assume their new roles on Jan. 1.
New family law firm opens in Houston
HOUSTON – Two widely known family law attorneys have established a new law firm in Houston, Texas to cater to cases involving adoption, divorce, and other related matters.
League City home buyers accuse multiple companies of contract breach
GALVESTON — Two League City home buyers are suing multiple companies, alleging breach of contract and breach of express warranty.
Customer blames retail store operator for injuries
SHERMAN — A Collin County man is suing a retail store operator, alleging the store's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Driver alleges clothing recycling company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston recycling company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying overtime.
Anguillan marketer alleges gateway services provider violated fiduciary duty
HOUSTON — An Anguillan marketing company is suing a gateway services provider, alleging violation of a payment processing agreement.
Hip replacement patient alleges manufacturing defect
HOUSTON — A Kentucky woman is suing hip prostheses providers, alleging design and manufacturing defects.
Galveston Co. judge approves non-suit in apartment assault case
GALVESTON – A lawsuit over an assault at a Bacliff apartment complex was recently disposed, per current Galveston County District Court records.
Two employees blame roofing contractors, homeowners for severe injuries
&&&HOUSTON — Two employees are suing two Houston homeowners and roofing contractors, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiffs.
Female worker accuses former employer of sexual harassment
SHERMAN — A Texas woman is suing her former employer, alleging retaliation and sexual discrimination.
Nurse anaesthetist accuses hospital of wrongful termination, discrimination
MARSHALL — A nurse anaesthetist is suing a Longview hospital, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Security systems business alleges ex-employee misappropriated trade secrets
HOUSTON — A South Carolina security systems provider is suing a former service technician, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets.
Woman sues following son's fall from slide at Mexican restaurant
GALVESTON – League City resident Debbi Corder alleges that her son sustained injuries two years ago while using a Mexican restaurant’s playground equipment.
Sales associate alleges furniture business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a furniture company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Nursing assistant blames Methodist Hospital for her injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County nursing assistant is suing a Houston hospital, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Two customers blame nightclub operators for tumble on stairs
HOUSTON — Two customers are suing Houston nightclub operators, alleging the defendants' negligence caused the defendants to fall down stairs.
Customer accuses Toyota of design defects in crash
GALVESTON — A Galveston man is suing Toyota, alleging design and manufacturing defects.
Longview restaurant owners blame gas products company for explosion
MARSHALL — Two Longview restaurant owners are suing an automatic pilot valve manufacturer, alleging the defendant's negligence led to an explosion and fire.