News from February 2017
Horse stall manufacturer alleges competitors stole trade secrets
HOUSTON — An Alvin horse stall manufacturer is suing competitors, alleging breach of a confidentiality agreement.
Couple blames Buick dealer, contractors for husband's injuries
HOUSTON — A Texas couple is suing a Buick dealer and contractors, alleging their negligence led to injuries to the husband.
Overseas litigation funder taps Texas lawsuit market, Houston attorney to head office
HOUSTON – One of the most successful litigation funding companies in the world has widened its U.S. reach, establishing a base of operations in Texas.
Customer blames steakhouse for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Silsbee customer is suing a Beaumont steakhouse, alleging its negligence caused the plaintiff to be injured by a waiter.
Judge approves two patent infringement suits against BlackBerry
MARSHALL – A magistrate judge has given the go-ahead for two patent-infringement lawsuits against BlackBerry.
State senator says bill seeks to stop 'storm-chasing' attorneys from 'inciting unnecessary' hail litigation
AUSTIN – A bill introduced by Sen. Kelly Hancock aims to curb abuse of the legal system by lawyers filing hailstorm damage-related lawsuits in mass.
ACLU of Texas educates against anti-Muslim sentiments
HOUSTON – With anti-Muslim sentiment on the rise, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas has created a policy to defend against anti-Muslim discrimination.
Black worker accuses Union Pacific of discrimination
BEAUMONT — An African-American man is suing Union Pacific, alleging a hostile work environment and racial discrimination.
Customer blames vacation provider, water slide operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a vacation provider and water slide operator, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Customer alleges used car dealer breached contract
HOUSTON — A Rusk County woman is suing a used car dealer, alleging breach of a motor vehicle sales contract.
Family blames excavation contractor for man's death
HOUSTON — A widow, daughter and son are suing an excavation contractor, alleging its negligence caused the death of a family member.
Texas AG: Amicus brief filed to protect 2nd Amendment rights outside of the home
AUSTIN – On Feb. 21, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Texas joined an Alabama-led 26-state coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Wire tying company sues wire product distributors
Wire tying company accuses wire product distributors of trademark infringementHOUSTON — A wire tying company is suing Pinnacle Wire Group LLC and Pinnacle Wire LLC, wire product distributors, citing alleged trademark infringement.Accent Packaging Inc. d/b/a Accent Wire-Tie filed a complaint on Jan. 25, in the U.S.
Consumer alleges debt collector broke law
HOUSTON — A Rosenberg man is suing a debt collector, alleging abusive and deceptive collection practices.
Despite rise in hail lawsuits, homeowner complaints at record low
AUSTIN - Despite a half million hail claims resulting in a record $4 billion in insured losses last year, homeowner complaints to the Texas Department of Insurance were the lowest number ever recorded.
Louisiana driver blames tractor trailer operators for crash
MARSHALL — A Louisiana man is suing Arkansas tractor trailer operators, alleging their negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.
Immigrant impact findings no surprise to congressman
AUSTIN – New American Economy (NAE) has released a Map the Impact report, which highlights the economic, voting and other impacts immigrants have on their respective states, cities, congressional districts and industries and uses that data as a basis for its call for immigration reform efforts across the country.
Travel agent alleges employers failed to pay proper overtime
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County man has filed a class action lawsuit against travel businesses, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Asbestos trust transparency may be an idea whose time has come
Is Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold tenacious or just stubborn?
With Obama's veto threat gone, asbestos 'double-dipping' bill reintroduced
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A bill that targets the country’s current asbestos injury compensation system has been quietly reintroduced by a Texas federal lawmaker who is hoping President Trump is more receptive than his predecessor.