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News published on Southeast Texas Record in May 2017

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News from May 2017


Mostyn Law wants $1M hail suit reinstated, case was dismissed for want of prosecution

By David Yates |
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

By Philip Gonzales |
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

By David Yates |
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

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
GALVESTON — A Galveston County widow is suing Geico, alleging breach of an insurance contract.

Motorist blames Houston school district for causing crash

By Philip Gonzales |
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

By Philip Gonzales |
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

By Philip Gonzales |
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

By John Suayan |
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

By Christopher Mobley |
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

By John Suayan |
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

By David Yates |
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

By David Yates |
BEAUMONT – Ellis Décor and Garden is facing a trip and fall lawsuit.

No vicarious liability for off-site, off-duty employees

By The Record |
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

By Philip Gonzales |
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County couple is suing contractors, alleging false misrepresentation.

3-D Mammography bill heads to Abbott’s Desk

By David Yates |
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

By Mike Helenthal |
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

By Philip Gonzales |
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

By Philip Gonzales |
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

By Philip Gonzales |
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

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
HOUSTON — A Houston couple is suing a residential development and construction company, alleging breach of contract.