News from March 2017
Man sues Dickinson theater after projectile from stage causes eye injury
GALVESTON – A Dickinson man alleges that he sustained injuries two years ago while watching a play at a local theater.
Provost Umphrey, Paul 'Chip' Ferguson end 20 month civil feud, reach settlement
BEAUMONT – The heated divorce between the Provost Umphrey Law Firm and one of its most lucrative partners ever was finalized last month, as both sides reached a settlement agreement following a lengthy arbitration process.
Harris County property buyer accuses sellers of fraud
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing two property sellers, alleging breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation.
Black employee accuses debt collection firm of discrimination
HOUSTON — A black Houston man is suing a commercial debt collection firm, alleging employment discrimination and retaliation.
Groups awaiting latest decision regarding the long-contested voter photo ID law
AUSTIN – Groups and individuals suing the state recently presented evidence in a hearing to determine whether or not the voting ID law, also known as SB 14, was enacted in 2011 with discriminatory intent.
Texas ACLU attorney: Anti-abortion bills 'violate the constitutional limits' on state's ability to regulate procedure
HOUSTON – Texas’ American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has said that women’s health and right to an abortion will be threatened if three proposed anti-abortion bills are passed.
Appeals court dismisses case involving shooting range, Montgomery County over jurisdiction issue
BEAUMONT – A Texas appeals court dismissed a couple’s case involving Montgomery County’s order that makes it illegal to discharge firearms in unincorporated areas due to a subject-matter jurisdiction issue.
Usher blames theater group for injuries
HOUSTON — A Brazoria County woman is suing theater group managers, alleging their negligence caused her to fall down the stairs.
Justices axe $50K verdict rendered against American Air Systems
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently nixed a $50,000 jury verdict levied against American Air Systems over a leaky A/C unit.
Brakeman accues transportation companies of negligence
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing transportation companies, alleging their negligence caused him injuries.
Temple woman's suit implicates Houston inn in daughter's death, alleges establishment harbored human traffickers
HOUSTON – A Temple woman asserts in a recent lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court that her daughter was murdered by human traffickers near a Houston motel last year.
Retirement homes operators accuse competitors of infringement
HOUSTON — Houston senior retirement home operators are suing competitors, alleging unfair competition and false designation of origin.
Ninth Court guts Mostyn Law jury verdict win against State Farm, wipes firm’s fees too
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently shaved hundreds of thousands of dollars off a jury verdict win obtained by Mostyn Law in a trial against State Farm Lloyds that took place nearly two years ago.
Customers allege hardwood floor retailer sold dangerous product
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County couple is suing a hardwood flooring retailer, alleging illegal, deceptive and unfair conduct.
Employee blames scaffold company for injuries
HOUSTON — An injured employee is suing a scaffold company, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Former employee alleges company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Bexar County man is suing an oil field services business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Couple blames pet owner for dog attack
GALVESTON — A couple is suing a pet owner, alleging her negligence led to a dog attack that injured the plaintiffs' child.
Customer blames Wal-Mart for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging breach of duty and negligence in failing to prevent injuries.
Customer blames Kroger for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Kroger, alleging the store's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Employee accuses beauty salon of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing beauty salon operators, alleging breach of contract and unpaid wages.