News from December 2017
Former Maersk Drilling USA employee alleges he was subjected to discrimination because he is American
HOUSTON – A Florida man alleges his national origin was a factor in his termination from his job as a hydraulic mechanic.
Father sues apartment complex after son breaks arm on treadmill
HOUSTON – A Houston man has filed a lawsuit against a Katy apartment complex after his son reportedly suffered a broken arm while using one of its amenities, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Defective car wash system, denied insurance claims focus of lawsuit
HOUSTON – The owners of a San Antonio car wash claim they purchased a defective system and were denied coverage for it.
Worker falls through warehouse skylight, sues property owner
HOUSTON – A Pasadena man has pursued legal action in response to injuries he allegedly sustained last year while working atop a Deer Park warehouse.
Estate representative files suit seeking more than $10 million from PeroxyChem, others
HOUSTON – An estate representative residing in Harris County is seeking more than $10 million in damages after his decedent was injured in an explosion at a Pasadena plant.
Former Project Resources Group Inc. investigator alleges he was not compensated for overtime work
HOUSTON – A former employee of a plant damage investigation and recovery services company alleges he is owed unpaid overtime compensation.
Woman alleges Fresenius Medical Care North America, others' negligence caused decedent's infection
HOUSTON – A Crosby woman alleges that her late husband died of a bacterial infection because of the neglect of a dialysis facility.
Former employee files discrimination complaint against University of Houston Procurement Technical Assistance Center
HOUSTON – An African-American woman alleges that she was discriminated against when she was not selected for a position in 2015.
Lawsuit: man tricked into purchasing grocery store mired with structural defects, health code violations
GALVESTON – An owner of a San Leon grocery store claims he was swindled into buying the business.
Fort Bend County woman seeks damages from physician over alleged injuries during surgery
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County woman alleges she was injured during a surgery.
Fatal West TX wreck subject of lawsuit
HOUSTON – A lawsuit has been filed as a result of a fatal 2016 multi-vehicle accident along a stretch of I-10 in West Texas.
Fort Bend Co. couple claims injuries from United flight, sues airline for improper landing
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County couple alleges they were injured near the conclusion of a United flight earlier this year, suing the airline in Harris County District Court.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Dec. 8 WOBBLEWORKS, INC. V. DIM3PRINTING LLC 2:17-cv-00765-JRG
Female employees allege Carber Holdings Inc. discriminated against them
HOUSTON – Two Harris County women claim that their former employer subjected them to sexual harassment and retaliation.
Lawsuit says Galveston hotel bar manager assaulted female patron
GALVESTON – An alleged assault at a Galveston hotel bar in late 2015 is the subject of a Harris County woman’s lawsuit.
Hip hop artist's complaint calls for end to unauthorized usage of likeness, name
HOUSTON – A New Orleans-based rapper has pursued legal action after his name and image were allegedly used without his permission, recent Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas records show.
Crowded field emerges as Jefferson County trial lawyers race to capture 172nd District Court
BEAUMONT – With the filing deadline past, four local trial lawyers, three of whom are Democrats, will compete to be the next judge of the 172nd District Court in Jefferson County.
AG's office joins coalition in pro-farmer suit against Massachusetts
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is seeking to protect Mountain State farmers and consumers by challenging a Massachusetts law that attempts to impose unlawful agricultural regulations on other states.
Physician alleges attorney misrepresented him in 2016 lawsuit
HOUSTON – A Humble-based physician has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against a Houston attorney and his firm, claiming the defendants misrepresented him in a mid-2016 case.
Jefferson County 60th District Court Docket: January 2018
FOREMOST LLOYDS OF TEXAS vs CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION