News from January 2017
Harris Co. claims subdivision detention pond constructed without permit
HOUSTON - Claiming that Pedraza Ventures, LLC is in violation of its Floodplain Management Regulations, Harris County has pursued legal action.
Nurse alleges medical center operators owe salary payments
HOUSTON — A Lavaca County vocational nurse is suing Weimar medical facility operators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Cherokee County law enforcement officials accused of violations
MARSHALL — A Texas man is suing Cherokee County law enforcement officers, alleging unlawful use of excessive force.
La. man blames ankle injuries on portable bleachers at convention center
GALVESTON – A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit as a result of injuries he allegedly suffered last year while watching a cheerleading competition at a local convention center.
Property owner alleges auto repair shop breached agreement
HOUSTON — A Houston property owner is suing a neighboring auto repair business, alleging breach of an agreement regarding a fence.
Beaumont attorney Jay Old Joins Texas-based Hicks Thomas
HOUSTON – Veteran trial lawyer Jay Old has joined commercial litigation firm Hicks Thomas LLP where he will continue to represent construction, insurance, petrochemical and health care companies as part of his diverse client portfolio.
Texas AFT president: Patrick 'waging a war on kids' with bathroom bill
AUSTIN – A new bill has been introduced to the Texas Legislature that would ban transgender students from using the bathroom of their choice in Texas schools.
Paxton files suit against FDA over delay in shipment of lethal injection drug
GALVESTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has prevented Texas from getting the drug needed for lethal injections for more than 17 months, now and Texas is fighting back.
Indian risk management company alleges Puerto Rican competitor violated copyright
HOUSTON — An Indian risk management company is suing a Puerto Rican competitor and CEO, alleging breach of software development and a trading contract.
Manager accuses Subway restaurant franchise owner of discrimination
HOUSTON — A former restaurant manager is suing a Subway restaurant franchise owner, alleging gender and pregnancy discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Registered nurses allege medical facility owners failed to pay proper wages
HOUSTON — Two registered nurses are suing Weimar medical facility owners, alleging breach of employment agreements.
Galveston County property owner alleges insurer owes up to $100,000
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Lenders accuse borrowers, guarantors of fraud
GALVESTON — A Galveston County couple is suing borrowers and guarantors, alleging common law fraud.
Carolyn Rhymes, learn how to walk defensively
There's neither rhyme nor reason to many personal injury lawsuits, but one filed two years ago against the Applebee's on Dowlen Road in Beaumont, and recently continued, does have Rhymes.
Ninth Court to review jurisdiction issue in suit over Mexican’s death in Explorer rollover
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals has agreed to hear oral arguments in a case
questioning whether a Texas state court truly has jurisdiction over a lawsuit
brought by Mexican Nationals over a fatal Explorer rollover incident that occurred
in Mexico.
Used car dealership alleges customer owes more than $25,000
GALVESTON — A used car dealership is suing a customer, alleging breach of agreement in failing to pay more than $25,000.
Workers allege consultant business failed to pay overtime sue employer
GALVESTON — Three Brazoria County workers are suing their employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Visitor blames Texas City hospital for elevator injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas City man is suing a local hospital and two elevator companies, alleging their negligence caused the plaintiff to be injured in an elevator.
Worker blames Union Pacific, truck operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A Galveston man is suing Union Pacific and a trucking company, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff's injuries in a crash.
SCOTUS declines review of Texas Hazlewood Act, AG declares victory for veterans and taxpayers
AUSTIN – On Jan. 9 the U.S. Supreme Court’s opted not to review a ruling that upholding Texas’ Hazlewood Act, a decision Attorney General Ken Paxton praised and called a victory for veterans and taxpayers.