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News from August 2017


Division 9 Inc. alleged to have failed to pay overtime to former installer

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A man alleges he was not paid overtime by his former employer for his work as an installer.

Polk Co. man says defective firearm caused him facial injuries

By John Suayan |
LUFKIN – A Polk County man is suing Remington Arms Co., LLC on claims he used a defective weapon manufactured, marketed and shipped by the company.

Chip Merlin: Voss Law Firm Found Guilty of Fraud, Intentional Litigation Misconduct and A Pattern and Practice of Deficient Representation

By The SE Texas Record |
I have written about the problem of the Voss Law Firm before in Policyholders Should Carefully Pick Their Lawyers — Voss Law Firm Loses Hundreds of Hurricane Lawsuits, and Is the Use of Runners and Cappers in Texas Going to Result in Prosecution of Lawyers and Public Adjusters. The problem with Voss is that they are a providing bad publicity for policyholders and honest policyholder attorneys fighting a very well-funded litigation and lobbying adversary: The insurance industry. A federal court judge found that the Voss Law Firm engaged in intentional litigation misconduct, fraud, and had shown a pattern and practice of deficient representation.

Insurance Council of Texas: Harvey could cause record damages and flooding

By David Yates |
HOUSTON - Hurricane Harvey’s forecasted slow march through south Texas could result in record rainfall and insured losses. Harvey is expected to make landfall near Corpus Christi, which hasn’t seen a hurricane in 47 years.

Attorney who sued Starbucks after spilling hot coffee on her lap dismisses suit

By David Yates |
HOUSTON - A Houston attorney has dismissed her lawsuit against Starbucks for burns she allegedly received after spilling “boiling” coffee on her lap.

AG Paxton: Texas will appeal voter ID ruling

By David Yates |
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton promised to appeal an Aug. 24 federal court decision granting a permanent injunction against Texas’ voter ID law (Senate Bill 14).

Malpractice suit against Ford & Bergner dismissed

By Olivia Olsen |
Ford Bergner malpractice lawsuit dismissed by Houston court

Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas

By John Suayan |
TYLER DIVISION Aug. 14 – 15 VAULTET LLC V. VICTORIA'S SECRET STORES, LLC 6:17-cv-00468-RWS

Woman alleges she broke arm, injured rotator cuff in fall at Groves location

By Philip Gonzales |
BEAUMONT – A Montgomery County woman alleges she was injured at a Groves property because of slippery conditions.

Former Tex-Trude employee alleges he is owed unpaid wages, files class action

By Lhalie Castillo |
HOUSTON – A printing press operator has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former Channelview employers over allegations that he was not compensated for all hours worked.

Woman alleges water on fall caused fall at Houston movie theater

By Lhalie Castillo |
HOUSTON – A Brazoria County moviegoer alleges she was injured at a Houston movie theater and is seeking more than $200,000 in damages.

Lady Marie Inc., individuals named in suit by seaman who claims negligence caused eye injury

By Philip Gonzales |
BEAUMONT – A Jones Act seaman is seeking more than $1 million in damages after his eye was injured while working.

Veteran says loans were discharged, alleges Regional Adjustment Bureau misrepresented debt status

By Lhalie Castillo |
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer alleges his student loans were discharged but that at least one collection agency is continuing to report a debt.

Jefferson County 136th District Court Docket: September 2017

By John Suayan |
CHEMICAL AND PETROCHEMICAL INSPECTIONS LP, ATTY WIMBERLEY, JAMES EDWARD vs. MIKE RODRIGUEZ, ATTY SHOBASSY, SAM

Judge: FACT Act would prevent 'abuse' of double-dipping

By Angela Underwood |
HOUSTON – Attorneys double-dipping from asbestos trusts funds that rightfully belong to affected veterans is unacceptable, according to a past American Legion National commander and judge.

Court of appeals upholds judgment for SteelCo in breach of contract case against Radera

By Laura Halleman |
BEAUMONT – SteelCo Inc. has won an appeal against Radera in the Court of Appeals, 9th District of Texas at Beaumont and has been granted judgment due to Radera’s alleged breach of contract.

Christian Smith & Jewel sued for unethical representation of 2 sides

By David Yates |
HOUSTON – A marketing company is accusing Christian Smith & Jewell, a Houston law firm, of unethically representing both it and its majority shareholder in a breach of contract suit.

Pipe welder alleges injuries were caused by Arena Energy, Arena Offshore's failure to provide sufficient crew

By Philip Gonzales |
GALVESTON – A Louisiana pipe welder alleges he was injured while working on a fixed platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

Able Plumbing Inc. alleges it is owed more than $150,000 for work

By Philip Gonzales |
GALVESTON – A Harris County plumbing subcontractor alleges that it was not paid for work performed on a Galveston County property.

Doctor, Baylor College of Medicine accused of negligence after man's death

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A woman alleges her decedent died after a surgery because of negligence.