News from July 2017
Widow blames vessel owner for husband's death
GALVESTON — A widow is suing a vessel owner, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the wrongful death of her husband.
Worker blames employer, scaffold provider for injuries
GALVESTON — A Harris County man is suing his employer and a scaffold provider, alleging their negligence caused injuries.
Tenant blames raccoon attack on apartment complex operators
HOUSTON — A tenant is suing a Houston apartment complex operators, alleging their negligence led to her and her dog being attacked by raccoons.
Contractor alleges homeowner owes $17,000
GALVESTON — A Galveston County contractor is suing a La Porte homeowner, alleging breach of agreement.
Maritime worker blames employer, barge owner for injuries
HOUSTON — An Arkansas maritime worker is suing his employer and a barge owner, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the defendant.
Stockholder alleges merging companies, board members broke law
HOUSTON — A stockholder has filed a class action lawsuit against merging companies and board members, alleging false and misleading information.
Patron blames health club facility for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing 24 Hour Fitness, alleging the defendant's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Texas SC squashes $1.9M verdict against Port Arthur company, Judge Floyd presided over case
BEAUMONT – For the better part of a decade, a slip and fall case has bounced between the Texas Supreme Court and Judge Donald Floyd’s 172nd District Court, rebounding favorably for a Port Arthur defendant company each time.
USAA appealing Mostyn hail win, Hidalgo County court had entered $665K final judgment in March
McALLEN – USAA Texas Lloyd’s is appealing a sizeable final judgment levied against it in a hail lawsuit brought through The Mostyn Law Firm.
Class action suit accuses Uber of improper pay practices
HOUSTON – A popular rideshare company is accused in a federal class action lawsuit of failing to properly compensate its drivers.
Baron & Budd investigating potential lawsuits alleging pharmaceutical distributor negligence
DALLAS – On July 7, Baron & Budd announced the law firm is investigating potential lawsuits related to allegations that pharmaceutical distributors deliberately failed to monitor and report suspicious orders of opioids, potentially playing a central role in creating an opioid addiction epidemic throughout the U.S.
Texas AG obtains $900K judgment against Pearland developer of illegal subdivision
AUSTIN – On July 7, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the entry of a $900,000 agreed judgment against Pearland developer Richard J. Burns in connection with his sale of property in an illegal Caldwell County subdivision known as Century Oak Estates.
Selective Outrage
Is Sen. Kamala Harris the victim of partisan politics, or its savvy practitioner and beneficiary?
It's Time to Modernize NAFTA and Texas Knows How
When the North American Free Trade Agreement was enacted 23 years ago, an economic surge in Texas ensued thanks, in part, to a significant boost in trade with our neighbor to the south. Today, more than 380,000 Texas jobs hinge on free trade with Mexico. Agreements like NAFTA have strengthened our state's economy as a whole, too. More than a third of total goods, worth $92 billion, are exported from Texas to Mexico annually.
Lee, Cruz: In Trump era, it's time to reassess Western Hemisphere alliances
As citizens of the United States, we recognize the rights of foreign peoples to live and govern themselves as they see fit. Just as the American people would not tolerate another nation dictating to us how to run our country, we believe other people should be able to make their own laws free from outside interference.
Paxton joins 20-state coalition of attorneys general in letter to EPA regarding WOTUS rules
AUSTIN – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army are moving to rescind the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) following a 20-state coalition, including Texas, calling for the preservation of the states' role in protecting the nation’s water sources.
Visitor blames Houston hospital for chair collapse
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a local hospital, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Former employee alleges Century 21 failed to pay proper wages
LUFKIN — A Lufkin man is suing Century 21, alleging retaliation, violation of applicable minimum wage law and wrongful termination.
Townhouse owners accuse real estate company of fraud
HOUSTON — Nine Houston townhouse owners are suing a real estate company and president, alleging fraud and breach of warranty.
Houston MTA blames driver for crashing into train
HOUSTON — Houston's MTA is suing a vehicle owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash with an MTA train.