News from August 2017
Thompson Landscape Services Inc. employees allege they are owed unpaid wages
SHERMAN – Two H-2B visa workers allege a Plano business repeatedly underpaid them.
Colony Oak Apartments tenant alleges hole caused injuries
HOUSTON – A resident of a Houston apartment complex alleges that an unmarked drainage hole caused him to fall and sustain severe injuries.
Former Northern Offshore LTD president and CEO alleges he was wrongfully terminated
&&& HOUSTON – A Montgomery County man formerly employed as the president and CEO of an oil and gas company terminated him without just cause and is obligated to honor compensation outlined in an agreement.
Sovereign Farm LLC employee files suit after injury allegedly caused by horse
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he sustained a shoulder injury while walking a horse.
Man files suit over crossbow injury against Barnett Outdoors, Native Outdoors
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges his thumb was partially severed because of a defectively designed crossbow.
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC accused of harassing consumer with calls
BEAUMONT – A Tyler consumer alleges he was harassed with calls from a debt collector.
Baron & Budd file fresh round of suits against pharmaceutical distributors
DALLAS – On Aug. 14, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announced that they have filed lawsuits against the nation’s largest pharmaceutical distributors for their role in the widespread diversion of prescription opiates for nonmedical purposes.
TLRPAC endorses Tijerina for 13th Court of Appeals
AUSTIN – On Aug. 15, Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC endorsed Judge Jaime E. Tijerina of Mission in his campaign for the 13th Court of Appeals.
Court rules texas counties can move with lawsuits against Volkswagen after state's is resolved
AUSTIN – The 3rd Court of Appeals at Austin passed down two separate decisions relating to Volkswagen clean diesel litigation.
Supreme Court to determine future of employer arbitration agreements, lower courts divided on issue
NEW ORLEANS – Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit sided against the National Labor Relations Board, finding that Convergys Corp. has the right to require employees to arbitrate disputes against the company, keeping them from initiating class action lawsuits.
Texans never blase´about winning
“We will have so much winning that you may get bored with winning,” Donald Trump often joked during his campaign for the presidency, before acknowledging that “you'll never get bored with winning.”
Berg & Androphy file motion to compel in response to alleged obstruction in suit over unpaid litigation loan
HOUSTON – Houston law firm Berg & Androphy has filed a motion to compel into a 2016 lawsuit over an unpaid litigation loan, per recent Harris County District Court records.
Dispute over election of PA City Council position set for trial in November
PORT ARTHUR – In May, Tiffany Hamilton was a candidate for Port Arthur City Councilmember for District 2, losing the race by three votes.
Now in trial: suit alleging barge inspector thrown from gangway
BEAUMONT - Jury selection began Aug. 14 in the trial of a suit brought by Michael Stelly, who claims he stepped onto a gangway that gave way and nearly tossed him into the water after finishing his barge inspection.
Continued: $1M slip and fall suit against Baptist Hospitals
BEAUMONT – A slip and fall lawsuit against a Beaumont hospital that was previously set for trial in September has been continued.
How FACT Act would bring transparency to asbestos claims
Most Americans have seen those TV ads touting “billions of dollars” set aside for victims of mesothelioma, the lethal cancer associated with asbestos exposure. Few realize that these funds are also at the center of a national controversy that disproportionately affects military veterans.
BigCommerce objects court's decision in patent infringement case with Diem
TYLER – E-commerce software developer BigCommerce Inc. filed a written objection against a magistrate judge’s report in a patent infringement case after the judge recommended the denial of its motion to dismiss for improper venue stating the company had waived its venue defense.
First District upholds ruling in favor of Progressive after defendant attempts to represent self
HOUSTON – A man sued by Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co. has lost his appeal after failing to construct a proper briefing while representing himself.
Consumer claims Clear Lake Automotive Group would not honor advertised price of Lexus
HOUSTON – A Florida man alleges a vehicle he intended to purchase was misrepresented by a Texas dealership.
Patient files suit against Pasadena Management Consultants alleging medical malpractice
HOUSTON – A patient alleges he has suffered physical pain and suffering as a result of a medical procedure performed by a Pasadena doctor.