News from April 2017
Parents blame day care facility operators for son's injuries
HOUSTON — Two Harris County parents are suing day care facility operators, alleging their negligence caused injuries to their son.
Motorist, accuses truck owner, driver of negligence
TYLER — An Angelina County motorist is suing a New Mexico truck owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer blames restaurant operator for fractured knee
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a La Porte restaurant operator, alleging negligence led to her suffering a broken kneecap.
Baron & Budd secures $50M settlement with Wells Fargo in class action over inflated fees
DALLAS – On April 17, the national law firm of Baron & Budd, located in Dallas, announced it has received final approval of a $50 million non-reversionary common fund settlement with Wells Fargo Bank, which resolves a case alleging improper mark ups of fees for broker price opinions.
TLR gives update on bills being followed in 85th Texas Legislature
AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform sent out an email Tuesday, updating readers on bills of importance the group is following as the 85th Texas Legislature Session continues to unfold.
University of Texas Austin clinical law professor thinks Trump's mass-deportation directives hurt Texas
AUSTIN – Because President Donald Trump's administration sent out directives to put in place mass-deportation executive orders on Feb. 21, University of Texas Austin clinical law professor Elissa Steglich told The Record via email that the state of Texas has taken a major hit.
Public may be surprised by report's allegations about Texas asbestos litigation, tort reform spokesperson says
AUSTIN – A Texas tort reform group found information in its report all too familiar but it's likely news to the every-day Texan, a spokesperson for the group said during a recent interview.
Vet files second lawsuit over his firing after animal complaints against UT
GALVESTON – A veterinarian fired from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2015, allegedly after he spoke out about monkeys allowed to needlessly suffer during biomedical research, has filed a second lawsuit over his dismissal.
Texas AG concludes election judges must take constitutional oath
AUSTIN – On April 17, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion finding that a court is likely to conclude that election judges are public officers and must take the constitutional oath of office, in addition to the statutory election officer's oath.
Supervisor accuses former employer of age discrimination
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing his former employer, alleging age discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Mother accuses child care provider of negligence
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a child care provider, alleging the defendant's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff's daughter.
California bank alleges customers owe more than $200,000
SHERMAN — A California bank is suing a borrower and guarantors, alleging breach of a promissory note and guaranty agreements in owing more than $200,000.
Worker blames tree removal employer for injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing his employer, alleging his negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Two consumers accuse hauler business of violating warranties
HOUSTON — Two Texas women are suing the manufacturers of a hauler, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Medical doctor with disabilities accuses association of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Missouri doctor with disabilities is suing a professional association, alleging breach of contract and wrongful termination.
The difference between Republicans and Democrats in Texas
Q. What's the difference between liberals and conservatives?
A. Conservatives look for things that are broken, so they can fix them. Liberals do the opposite.
Man alleges he was injured in accident with underinsured driver, Old Republic Insurance refused to pay claim
HOUSTON – A La Porte man claims Old Republic Insurance Co. has refused to pay all of his auto accident claim after an incident with an underinsured driver.
Doctors allege former employer failed to timely pay compensation, fraudulently withheld earnings
HOUSTON – Five doctors are suing an oncology clinic claiming fraud in regard to their former employment with the practice, specifically their monetary compensation.
Mesothelioma Claims Center adds resources, trying to make it easier to access compensation
HOUSTON – The Mesothelioma Claims Center is expanding its services and it is trying to make it easier for those impacted by the disease to receive easier access to compensation.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Apr. 10 ROTHSCHILD PATENT IMAGING LLC V. ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC. 2:17-cv-00285-RWS