News from February 2017
State Farm claims policy does not cover Echo Maintenance in suit involving port-a-potty
BEAUMONT – State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. has filed a complaint in a Texas court asking that it be excluded from defending Echo Maintenance, who is being sued for alleged negligence after a man was hit crossing the road after exiting a port-a-potty owned by the construction company.
Texas attorney taking U.S. border tactics case to Supreme Court
CORPUS CHRISTI – A Texas attorney is taking the case of a 15-year-old Mexican boy killed by a U.S. Border Patrol Agent in a cross-border shooting to the highest court in the United States.
Credit analyst alleges Black & Decker failed to pay proper overtime
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County woman is suing Stanley Black & Decker and a pipeline company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Paxton files amicus brief in case of military member's discipline over posting Bible verse
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in the case of Monifa Sterling v. the United States.
U.S. Supreme Court should reject lower court's loose venue interpretation
“When a single district court hears so many cases, not because of convenience or connection to the dispute, but because it is chosen by litigants on one side, the perception of a neutral justice system is undermined.” That's one of several cogent comments made by Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton and 16 other state AGs in an amicus brief filed last week in a U.S.
Harris County couple accuses auto repair business of fraud
HOUSTON — A Harris County couple is suing an an auto repair shop, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation.
Registered nurse accuses former employer of discrimination
SHERMAN — A Grayson County registered nurse is suing a Plano hospital, alleging age discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Wife blames apartment operators for husband's shooting death
HOUSTON — A widow and her children are suing Houston apartment operators, alleging negligence in failing to prevent the death of the plaintiff's husband.
Landlord alleges former tenant breached lease
GALVESTON — A Galveston County landlord is suing a former tenant, alleging breach of a lease agreement.
Hailstorm lawsuit reform bill introduced in Texas Senate
AUSTIN – On Feb. 13, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and state Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills, announced the filing of Senate Bill 10 – a piece of legislation aimed at ending hailstorm lawsuit abuse.
Consumer accuses RX Pharmacy of invasion of privacy
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing RX Pharmacy Services, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Bank accuses gemstone sellers of fraud
GALVESTON — A banking corporation is suing gemstone sellers, alleging fraud by nondisclosure.
Jefferson County 60th Court District: March 2017
KILGORE CONSTRUCTION LLC V.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Feb. 3 - 9 License #:3678 Assumed Name:ACE IMAGEWEAR Address:735 LIBERTY AVENUE, BEAUMONT, TX 77701 Owner Name:SHEPHERDS UNIFORM & LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY License #:3705
League City officer sues following denial of appeal
GALVESTON – Alleging his appeal of an indefinite suspension from the League City Police Department was denied, Jim Bitner has pursued legal action.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
TEXARKANA DIVISION Feb. 8 NOVOCRYPT LLC V. MISFIT, INC. 5:17-cv-00028-RWS-CMC
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System accused of discrimination
TYLER — A Whitehouse woman is suing a local health care system, citing alleged unlawful employment practices.
Barratry charge surfaces in Hidalgo County, hail lawyer accused of using contractors to secure agreement
HIDALGO COUNTY – A Mission physician recently hit an area lawyer with a barratry lawsuit, accusing the hail attorney of obtaining a contingency fee agreement through soliciting contractors – contractors who allegedly left the doctor’s commercial property in shambles once the money ran dry.
Woman's 2015 death from mesothelioma prompts litigation
HOUSTON – A woman’s 2015 death from mesothelioma has prompted her spouse and her eldest son to pursue legal action.
Immigration groups file class-action lawsuit against Trump administration
HOUSTON – Three immigration advocacy groups have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump Administration concerning the ban on travel for seven countries. Those groups are the American Immigration Council, the Northwest Immigrants Rights Project and the National Immigration Project. While there are currently six plaintiffs in the suit, there is the potential for additional plaintiffs to join in the lawsuit due to the fact that the suit is a class action.