News from May 2017
Mostyn Law wants $1M hail suit reinstated, case was dismissed for want of prosecution
DALLAS – Mostyn Law is asking a district judge to reinstate a hailstorm lawsuit the firm allowed to be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Consumer accuses energy exploration company of phone harassment
SHERMAN — A Texas consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against an oil and gas exploration company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
AG Paxton Reaches Settlement with Vivint, warns of door-to-door sales tactics
AUSTIN – On May 31, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office reached a settlement with home security company Vivint over allegations it violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Widow alleges GEICO breached contract
GALVESTON — A Galveston County widow is suing Geico, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Motorist blames Houston school district for causing crash
HOUSTON — A motorist is suing the Houston school district, alleging a district employee caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Mother blames health care provider for botched baby delivery
BEAUMONT — A Lumberton woman is suing a Beaumont hospital, alleging its negligence caused her to suffer an infection during the delivery of her child.
Consumer blames lawnmower company, retailer for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County customer is suing the Toro lawnmower company, a retailer and vendor, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Man sues CVS after daughter fatally shot in parking lot
HOUSTON – The father of a woman killed in the parking lot of a Katy CVS Pharmacy two years ago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Counsel for judge files motion to dismiss Freedom From Religion Foundation complaint over courtroom prayer
HOUSTON – Earlier this year, a Montgomery County judge was sued by a nonprofit secularist foundation for having prayers during the beginning of his courtroom sessions.
Educator brings breach of contract suit against private Jewish school
HOUSTON – Harris County resident Helen Lubel has pursued legal action against private Jewish school over an alleged breach in contract.
Texas SC finds ‘proportionality is the polestar’ in e-discovery disputes
AUSTIN – Trial courts need to be balanced when it comes to their rulings in electronic discovery disputes, as the Texas Supreme Court recently found judges must recognize “proportionality is the polestar.”
Ellis Décor employee trips over clutter, sues for $1M
BEAUMONT – Ellis Décor and Garden is facing a trip and fall lawsuit.
No vicarious liability for off-site, off-duty employees
You walk past a BBQ joint, look in the window, and see a happy guy with some sauce on the front of his shirt devouring a rack of ribs, and it makes you feel good. There might be a tinge of envy, but you can tell he's enjoying those juicy ribs and you can't help smiling. That’s called vicarious pleasure.
Jefferson County property owners allege contractors failed to follow specifications
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County couple is suing contractors, alleging false misrepresentation.
3-D Mammography bill heads to Abbott’s Desk
AUSTIN – On May 28, Texas House Bill 1036 was passed in the Texas Senate on May 28 with very strong support.
The bill now heads to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for signature before becoming law. Because the bill passed with a two-thirds majority vote, HB 1036 will go into effect immediately upon Gov. Abbott’s signing.
Beaumont court reverses portions of divorce settlement involving owner of World Environmental
BEAUMONT – A state appeals court has reversed portions of the judgment of a lower court in a divorce case against the owner of the World Environmental and has ordered a retrial to reconsider several issues.
Customer blames Family Dollar store for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Hardin County woman is suing Family Dollar, alleging the store's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Motorist blames another driver for crash
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that led to injuries.
Walmart customer blames store operator for fall
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County customer is suing Walmart, alleging the store's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Property owners accuse construction company of breach of contract
HOUSTON — A Houston couple is suing a residential development and construction company, alleging breach of contract.