News from August 2017
Paxton files brief regarding New Mexico Ten Commandments case with Supreme Court
AUSTIN – The Supreme Court and the Ten Commandments meet again.
Poindexter Dental Group patient alleges injuries after dental work
HOUSTON – The patient of a Houston dental practice alleges that she was injured because of a procedure.
Finishes Etc. LLC employee alleges injuries after scaffolding collapsed
GALVESTON – A Victoria County resident alleges he was injured during the scope of his employment when the scaffolding he was using collapsed.
Parts manager alleges Laborde Products Inc. terminated him because of disabilities
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges that he was wrongfully terminated from his job because of his age and disabilities.
Former Electra Link Inc. employee seeks judgment regarding confidentiality agreement
HOUSTON – A Lewisville man is seeking the court's judgment that he is not bound or restricted by an agreement with his former Spring employer.
Man alleges he was injured while working for Friendly Public Warehouse because of leaking oil
HOUSTON – A former employee of Friendly Public Warehouse alleges he was injured because of an unsafe working environment.
Landlord claims 8433 Gulf Freeway Inc., Jack's Carpet Inc. owes unpaid rent
HOUSTON – A Houston landlord alleges he is owed more than $50,000 for rent on a Katy property.
Woman alleges injuries after fall at Downtown Aquarium-Houston
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she fell at a Houston establishment because of liquid on the floor.
Two Austin insurance attorneys recognized by peers as Best Lawyers in America
Two Austin attorneys from the Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard law firm have been recognized among the best in their perspective areas of practice for 2018.
Letter to the editor: Chip Ferguson responds to recent Record editorial written about him
This is a letter to the editor sent by Paul "Chip" Ferguson, founder of the Ferguson Law Firm in Beaumont, in response to an Aug. 8 Our View editorial entitled "Chip Ferguson at it again."
Asbestos supervisor sues Motiva after fire erupts, Brent Coon handling case
BEAUMONT – An asbestos supervisor is suing Motiva Enterprises for injuries he suffered after a fire erupted.
Deion Sanders fails to appear at hearing regarding Prime Prep Academy
DALLAS – Legal woes continue for Deion Sanders long after the school he founded, Prime Prep Academy, closed its doors in 2015.
Johnson & Johnson seeks to have federal judge banned from bellwether trial
NEW ORLEANS – Johnson & Johnson has petitioned the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to remove a federal court judge from adjudicating over a fourth bellwether trial stemming from a dispute involving metal-on-metal hip implants that have already cost the company nearly $1 billion in judgment payouts.
Dallas firm Baron & Budd files class again against Wells Fargo over auto insurance charges
SAN FRANCISCO – A new federal lawsuit filed in a San Francisco federal court by a Dallas law firm is accusing troubled bank Wells Fargo of racketeering violations and fraud in relation to auto loans.
Court of appeals tosses medical negligence against University of North Texas
FORT WORTH – The Texas 2nd Court of Appeals has reversed a decision denying University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT) motion to dismiss a medical negligence claim.
Court rules for enforceable arbitration provision in legal fight between church, Dow Roofing
FORT WORTH – Reversing a trial court’s decision denying arbitration, the Texas 2nd District Court of Appeal has ruled both a roofing company and a church entitled to enforceable arbitration provisions can argue their case.
Urseti appeals Austin court's decision to remove Watts as counsel
SAN ANTONIO – State Sen. Carlos Uresti has appealed the disqualification of his counsel in a fraud case involving claims the current lawmaker was once involved in a Ponzi-like scheme that defrauded a woman who was a client of the litigator.
District Judge Sparks tosses out Texas lawsuit over sanctuary cities
AUSTIN – A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas against municipalities looking to become so-called sanctuary cities.
14 Provost Umphrey attorneys selected to 2018 Best Lawyers in America
BEAUMONT – Best Lawyers in America has recognized 14 trial lawyers from Beaumont-based Provost Umphrey Law Firm in its 2018 edition for a successful year representing plaintiffs in their respective legal practices.
Appraisal district faces age discrimination suit from former employee
HOUSTON – The Colorado County Appraisal District faces a federal lawsuit alleging age discrimination from a former employee.