News from May 2017
Calif. woman alleges United's refusal to provide wheelchair led to accident in jetway
HOUSTON – A California woman alleges that United Airlines’ refusal to provide her a wheelchair prior to a flight from Houston to Orlando resulted in an accident with her motor scooter which injured her.
Family of man killed while in custody of Harris County deputies awarded $11M
HOUSTON – A jury recently found Harris County and a deputy liable for the death of 23-year-old Jamail Amron, during an unconstitutional seizure and use of excessive force in 2010.
Seaman balmes vessel operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Jones Act seaman is suing vessel operators, alleging their negligence led to injuries.
Customer alleges Fiesta Mart's negligence led to injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Fiesta Mart, alleging negligence caused physical injuries to the plaintiff.
Paxton, other AGs drop lawsuit brought over Stream Protection Rule
AUSTIN – Hailing a complete victory, Attorney General Ken Paxton has voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit brought by Texas and 11 other states against the Obama-era Stream Protection Rule.
Guest alleges church's negligence led to injuries
HOUSTON — A Spring woman is suing a local church, alleging its negligence caused her injuries.
Customer alleges pool contractor breached contract
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a pool installation company, alleging breach of contract in failing to finish an agreed-upon project.
Visitor blames Houston apartment owner for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston apartment owner/manager, alleging its negligence caused her injuries.
Tenant blames apartment owner for assault
HOUSTON — A Houston apartment tenant is suing the owner and manager of the apartment property, alleging their negligence led to her being assaulted on the property.
Abbott signs anti-BDS legislation into law, action signals Texas’ support for Israel
AUSTIN – On May 2, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 89, known as the Anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestments, and Sanctions) bill, which prohibits all state agencies from contracting with, and certain public funds from investing in, companies that boycott Israel.
Strasburger & Price opens Beaumont office, adds two admiralty and maritime law attorneys
DALLAS – On May 2, Strasburger & Price LLP, a Texas law firm, announced the opening of a new office in Beaumont and the addition of two attorneys.
Keep your hands off the cap, Gene Wu
Two weeks ago, we opined, only half-jokingly, that one of the biggest differences between conservatives and liberals – and between Republicans and Democrats – is that the former look for things that are broken, so they can fix them, and the latter do the opposite.
Motorist alleges GEICO breached contract
GALVESTON — A Galveston County motorist is suing GEICO, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Welder accuses former employer of wrongful termination
HOUSTON — A welder is suing his former employer, alleging wrongful termination.
Aircraft mechanic accuses United of wrongful termination
HOUSTON — An aircraft mechanic is suing United Airlines, alleging discrimination, hostile work environment and wrongful termination.
Woman with mental disability accuses Montgomery County of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Montgomery County woman with a mental disability is suing the county, alleging deprivation of constitutional rights.
AG Paxton applauds court decision suspending EPA’s Clean Power Plan
AUSTIN – On April 28, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded an appeals court decision that should allow the Trump administration to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan.
Texas House names building in Capitol Complex to honor president George H. W. Bush.
AUSTIN - The Texas House of Representatives on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favor of HCR 141, by Representative Jim Murphy (Houston) directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name a building at 1801 Congress Avenue after the 41st President of the United States, George H.
Painter blames cleaning company, employer for eye injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a cleaning company and employer, alleging their negligence caused him to suffer injuries.
Blended learning in a 21st-century classroom
In the early 1980s, students in a high school classroom banged away at IBM Selectric typewriters while a few others across the hall shared time on a Commodore 64 personal computer.