News from April 2017
Design company accuses competitors of violations
HOUSTON — A design and manufacturing company is suing competitors, alleging trade secrets misappropriation.
Derrick worker blames sues oil rig operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A Bosque County man is suing an oil rig operator, alleging its negligence caused him injuries.
Ninth Court dismisses inmate’s appeal, ending suit against Beaumont PD
BEAUMONT – On April 6 the Ninth Court of Appeals granted the Beaumont Police Department’s motion to dismiss an inmate’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Oklahoma motorist blames truck driver for crash
GALVESTON — An Oklahoma motorist is suing another driver and his company, alleging their negligence caused a crash.
Black employee accuses Pennsylvania company of discrimination
HOUSTON — A black Houston man is suing a Pennsylvania company, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Hobby Center faces legal action over assault during field trip
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman has brought a lawsuit against the Hobby Center of the Performing Arts regarding an alleged assault last year of a young visitor by one of its employees.
Abbott, Paxton call for prompt passage of the Free Speech Fairness Act
AUSTIN – In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott called for swift passage of the Free Speech Fairness Act (H.R.
AG Paxton files amicus brief to protect pregnancy center’s free speech
Austin – Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a 10-state amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to support a religious organization’s right to freedom to speak about and offer alternatives to abortion.
Customer accuses Dodge dealer of negligent repairs
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Dodge dealer, alleging negligent repairs.
Patient blames medical care providers for suffering
HOUSTON — A patient is suing Houston medical care providers, alleging their negligence caused her injuries.
Patron blames Houston Livestock Show for injuries
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing the Houston Livestock Show, alleging its negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Passenger blames bus company for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a transportation carrier operator, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Worker blames employer for hacksaw injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing his employer, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff injuries.
Patient accuses medical care providers of negligence
GALVESTON — A Brazoria County man is suing medical care providers, alleging their negligence caused him to become ill.
Employee accuses health care group of unpaid wages
MARSHALL — An employee is suing a Texas health care company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Student/employee alleges educational institution failed to pay proper wages
HOUSTON — A student/employee has filed a class action lawsuit against an educational institution, alleging failure to pay the minimum wage.
Parents blame Thailand school for son's drowning death
HOUSTON – The alleged drowning death of an American teenager at a school in Thailand is the subject of a lawsuit filed in Harris County late last month.
Baron & Budd attorneys named Best Lawyers in America 2017 recipients
DALLAS – On April 4, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announced attorneys Russell Budd, Scott Summy and Roland Tellis have been named to the Best Lawyers in America 2017 list. The three shareholders were also named to the list in 2016.
West Orange Cove ISD sued over bus crash
BEAUMONT – A lawsuit seeking up to $200,000 in damages has been brought against West Orange Cove Independent School District for a bus crash that happen two years ago.
State's tax policies attract businesses, people to state, communications director says
AUSTIN – When people consider a cross-country move, there are a number of factors that go into relocation plans, including work, retirement and family.