News from June 2017
Truck driver hits attorneys, law firms with barratry suit
HOUSTON – A Harris County lawsuit accuses three attorneys and their respective firms of engaging in a barratry scheme.
Ferguson Law named a Best Law Firm in America, chosen in three categories
BEAUMONT – Beaumont’s The Ferguson Law Firm has again been recognized for excellence in the representation of their clients.
Grapefruit size hail strikes Mideland/Odessa, TDI sends fraud investigators to area
MIDLAND - Wind gusts of up to 72 miles per hour and hail as large as grapefruit struck the Midland/Odessa area on June 14, ensuring thousands of West Texans woke up to damaged roofs and automobiles with shattered windshields.
FEMA sued for excluding couple from Sandy Claims Review process, firm alleges agency bypassed lawyers
NEW YORK – A complaint for injunctive relief has been brought against the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Texas AG announces ongoing investigation to help address opioid crisis
AUSTIN – On June 15, attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office is working with a bipartisan coalition of a majority of state attorneys general on an investigation to evaluate whether manufacturers have engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing and sale of opioids.
Worker accuses medical group of not paying overtime
GALVESTON — A Brazoria County woman is suing a Lake Jackson health care group, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime.
Mother blames medical care providers for newborn's injuries
BEAUMONT — A Grand Prairie mother is suing Port Arthur medical care providers, alleging medical negligence led to brain damage for her newborn son.
Customer accuses cabinet manufacturer, Home Depot of breach of warranty
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing Home Depot, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Patient blames podiatrist for injuries
HOUSTON — A Sabine County woman is suing a podiatrist, alleging his gross negligence caused injuries.
Harris County homeowner blames roofing contractor for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County homeowner is suing a Houston roofing contractor, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Swiss company accuses Texas pecan business of contract breach
MARSHALL — A Swiss corporation is suing a Navarro County pecan sheller, alleging breach of warranty.
Non-profits can raffle off booze, Texas AG opines
AUSTIN – The Office of the Texas Attorney General recently found that a court would likely conclude current law does not prohibit nonprofits from raffling off alcohol as a prize.
Consumer alleges debt collector violated phone privacy law
BEAUMONT — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
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Customer blames food market for injuries
HOUSTON — A customer is suing property owners of a Randall's supermarket, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Smith County couple blames truck line for causing crash
MARSHALL — A Smith County couple is suing a truck line owner, alleging its negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Apartment tenant blames property operators for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County apartment tenant is suing property operators, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Delivery driver alleges Papa John's failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Washington County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Papa John’s, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Welder alleges energy exploration company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A welder has filed a class action lawsuit against an oil and gas exploration company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Texas appeals court affirms $441K judgment in injury suit against Advanced Tire
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling awarding a plaintiff more than $441,000 for injuries he received while working for Advance Tire and Wheels.