News from May 2017
Flight attendant blames United Airlines for injuries
HOUSTON — A flight attendant is suing United Airlines and other Houston airport operators, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Guest blames hotel operator for injuries in shower
HOUSTON — A guest is suing a Comfort Suites, alleging negligence caused her injuries in the shower.
Texas House passes hailstorm lawsuit abuse bill
AUSTIN – Voting mostly along party lines, the Texas House tentatively passed H.B.
AutoZone employee asserts confrontation with shoplifter caused her multiple injuries
HOUSTON – AutoZone faces a lawsuit from an employee who claims she was injured on the job two years ago while trying to stop a shoplifter.
Medical records manager accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Brazoria County woman is suing her former employer, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Two customers blame tire dealer for theft
HOUSTON — A Houston couple is suing Discount Tire, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent the plaintiffs' property from being stolen.
Safety representative alleges employer failed to pay overtime
GALVESTON — A Brazoria County man is suing his employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying overtime.
Disabled employee accuses conservation business of discrimination
GALVESTON — A disabled man from Chambers County is suing a water conservation business, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
J&J wants $150M verdict nixed, says plaintiffs misrepresented that experts weren’t compensated
DALLAS – Earlier this year, DePuy Orthopaedics and Johnson & Johnson appealed a trial court decision that would have them pay out $150 million in damages to five plaintiffs.
Texas AFT reaches settlement with TEA commissioner on teacher evaluation requirements
AUSTIN – Because of a recent settlement, there will be no mandate to use STAAR test scores or “value added” in teacher evaluation systems. Texas AFT filed suit one year ago to challenge the authority of the Texas commissioner of education—Mike Morath—to dictate how to measure student performance for the purpose of teacher appraisals.
Orange woman hits BMW with lemon suit for vehicle purchased 3 years ago
BEAUMONT – An Orange woman is accusing BMW of deceptive trade practices, alleging she was sold a lemon nearly three years ago.
Nurse assistant alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing joint employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
American Airlines blamed for injuries at baggage conveyor
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing American Airlines, alleging the defendant's negligence caused her to be injured at a baggage conveyor.
Customer blames Houston nightclub operators for beating
HOUSTON — A California man is suing a land owner and Houston nightclub operators, alleging negligent hiring and supervision led to the plaintiff being beat up by a bouncer.
Frame installer blames truss manufacturers for fall, injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing Houston truss manufacturers, alleging a manufacturing defect caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Guardian blames amusement center operators for child's injuries
HOUSTON — A guardian of a minor child is suing amusement center operators, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the child.
Harris County health unit accuses bus passenger of illegalities
HOUSTON — Harris County's health unit is suing a bus passenger and her attorney, alleging illegal conversion.
Waitress alleges restaurant operator failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a restaurant operator, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Customer alleges Wal-Mart negligence led to injuries
TEXARKANA — A customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging the store's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Beaumont attorney sanctioned for filing frivolous lawsuit
BEAUMONT – Local attorney John Morgan was recently hit with $65,000 in sanctions for filing a frivolous lawsuit against the attorney who represented his ex-wife during their divorce proceedings.