News from March 2017
Customer sues restaurant operator
Houston resident accuses VKC 1 LP (d/b/a Subway) of negligence.
Motorist sues another motorist
Jefferson County resident accuses Rene Salinas Sr. of negligence.
Law firm secures TRO against former attorney sued over misappropriation of client information
HOUSTON – A Houston law firm secured a temporary restraining order against an attorney who used to practice for it, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Ninth Court axes paraplegic’s med-mal against Christus, Healthsouth
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s ruling denying a pair of medical providers’ objections to expert reports.
DOJ reverses position on Texas voter ID law
HOUSTON – The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that it will withdraw its claim that a Texas’ voter-ID law was implemented with discriminatory intent.
Bill looks to require insurance companies to cover 3-D mammography screenings
ADDISON – An independent breast imaging provider is backing support of a Texas House bill to require all commercial insurance providers in the state to cover 3-D mammography.
Texas City man sues to get used car payment
A Texas City resident has filed suit after the person who purchased a car from him allegedly failed to pay the agreed-upon amount.
Mostyn Law calls out storm chasers, despite evidence showing firm trolls for hail clients
AUSTIN – During a recent hearing on the hailstorm lawsuit abuse bill, Mostyn Law’s head of litigation told members of the Texas House Insurance Committee that nobody, even her law firm, likes storm-chasing attorneys.
Equipment supplier sues health care provider
An equipment supplier is suing Onpointe Health Development LLC a health care provider, citing alleged failure to pay for lost equipment
Couple sue hotel operator over son's pool injury
A couple are suing the operator of Moody Gardens Hotel, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to their son, who lacerated his foot while playing in the hotel swimming pool.
Plumbing problems prompt home buyer lawsuit
Two home buyers are suing Gregory Scott Dugat and OJK Properties, citing alleged deceptive trade practices in the purchase of a house.
UT Medical Branch sued over complications from foot surgery
A patient is suing University of Texas Medical Branch and Dr. Vinod Panchbhavi, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries during her foot surgery.
Texas federal court denies motions regarding rule that protects clients from investors
DALLAS – A federal court in Texas denied U.S. Chamber of Commerce and business groups’ requests for emergency motions, which would have blocked a federal judiciary rule that requires financial professionals to act in their clients’ best interests when recommending investments products.
Texas House hears testimony on hailstorm bill
BEAUMONT – On March 28, the Texas House Insurance Committee heard testimony on what has been dubbed the hailstorm lawsuit abuse bill – a piece of legislation, depending on who you talk to, aimed at either ending a civil crisis or giving insurers immunity from civil suits.
AGs hail Trump's executive order dismantling the Clean Power Plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was on hand as President Trump signed an executive order blocking the previous administration's Clean Power Plan.
Welder, machine operator allege workplace was racially hostile
A welder and machine operator are suing their former employers, Resource West Inc, Pinnacle Companies Inc. and PCI Manufacturing Solutions LLC, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Worker accuses electrical firm of unsafe work environment
An employee is suing a Galveston electrical company, alleging that the firm took insufficient measures to prevent workplace injuries and negligence.
Construction business owner sues partner
A Harris County resident who put up capital for two construction businesses is now suing his business partner, citing alleged breach of a settlement agreement.
Machinist accuses Houston manufacturing firm of racial bias
A machinist is suing an oil and gas equipment manufacturer, alleging that the company maintained a racially hostile work environment.
Institute director sues UT Medical Branch
An institute director is suing his former employer, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), citing alleged retaliation, discrimination and harassment.