News from January 2017
Judge refuses to unseal Russell Budd deposition, testimony linked to Baron & Budd asbestos memo
AUSTIN – A documentary filmmaker seeking to obtain the deposition of one of Texas’ most well-known plaintiff’s attorneys was shut down by a district judge Tuesday, as the court refused to unseal testimony linked to an asbestos memo that has been the subject of much controversy for the past two decades.
Man alleges 24 Hour Fitness terminated membership because of marital spat with Zumba instructor
GALVESTON – A League City man is suing 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. for allegedly terminating his membership in the wake of a personal matter, according to recent Galveston County District Court records.
Employee blames steel manufacturer for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a steel manufacturer, alleging their negligence and product liability led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Mother blames Hosuton health care facility for daughter's injuries
HOUSTON — A mother is suing a Houston health care facility, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries to her daughter.
Employee alleges drilling company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A West Virginia man is suing a Houston drilling company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Former employee accuses drilling company of defamation
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing an oil drilling company and a co-employee, alleging defamation, hostile work environment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Two workers allege employers failed to pay proper wages
HOUSTON — Two employees are suing a Houston auto repair business, alleging breach of contract and violation of workers compensation acts.
This Texas model is the most successful one of all
What do you think of when you think of Texas models? Julie Henderson, Taylor Cole, Shannon Elizabeth, Kim Smith, and Anna Nicole Smith are the five highest rated Texas-born models on ranker.com.But they're not the ones we think of when we think of Texas models – not always, anyway. Our favorite Texas model is a program of tort reform.
Black worker accuses former employer of discrimination
MARSHALL — An African-American Texas man is suing his former employer, alleging discrimination, retaliation and constructive termination.
Employee alleges drill rig business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a provider of offshore platform and drilling rigs, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime.
Widow accuses Cigna of withholding benefits
HOUSTON — A widow is suing Cigna insurance, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Baylor football wins ‘at the expense of women,’ suit alleges
WACO – Baylor University has been named in a federal complaint alleging two of its football players were involved in a “brutal gang rape.” Contending the university allowed a “cultural of sexual violence” to be created, plaintiff Elizabeth Doe filed suit against Baylor on Jan. 27 in the U.S.
Excavation company alleges former sales director breached agreement
HOUSTON — A Houston excavation company is suing a former sales director, alleging breach of an employment agreement.
Distributor alleges former employee violated non-compete agreement
HOUSTON - Harris — A Dallas County fastener distributor is suing a former employee, alleging breach of a non-compete confidential agreement.
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: February 2017
CANDY CARR HOWELL ELLIOTT V. ONEWEST BANK
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Jan. 20 - 26 License #:22057 Assumed Name:BENARD LOCK SERVICE Address:1220 ASHLEY ST,BEAUMONT,TX77701 Owner Name:BENOIT DONALD R License #:2115 Assumed Name:VERONICA PRUITT LMSW Address:
Insurer granted partial summary judgment in Mostyn $1M hail suit
DALLAS – A Texas state judge recently granted an insurance company partial summary judgment in a hail lawsuit brought by the Mostyn Law Firm in Houston.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Jan. 23 DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC V. BLU PRODUCTS, INC. 2:17-cv-00067-JRG-RSP
Dallas jury favors Steve Harvey in videographer's $50M suit against him
DALLAS – Comedian Steve Harvey has beaten a $50 million lawsuit filed against him by a videographer more than two years ago, per recent Dallas federal court records.
Limo company refused to cover employee's MRI, lawsuit says
HOUSTON – A chauffeur has pursued legal action in response to suffering an alleged head injury while making a trip for his employer more than a year ago.