News from May 2017
Texas Senate approves hailstorm lawsuit abuse bill
AUSTIN – The Texas Senate has tentatively approved House Bill 1774, commonly referred to as the hailstorm lawsuit abuse bill.
Patient alleges surgery institute caused injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County patient is suing a surgery institute, alleging negligence caused her to be injured when a table collapse.
Buyer alleges property seller violated contract
HOUSTON — A Harris County property buyer is suing a property seller, alleging breach of contract.
Employee blames Taco Bell for illness
HOUSTON — A Galveston County woman is suing Taco Bell, alleging negligence in exposing the plaintiff to toxic mold.
Plumbing service alleges customer owes more than $4,000
HOUSTON — A plumber is suing a Harris County customer, alleging breach of contract in not paying for completed work.
Delivery driver alleges tortilla manufacturer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A delivery driver has filed a class action lawsuit against a tortilla manufacturer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in owing unpaid wages.
2 employees allege tool manufacturing company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two employees have filed a class action lawsuit against a Conroe tool manufacturing company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Guest alleges hotel negligence led to injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston hotel, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Harris Co. jury awards $41 million to Prime Natural Resources in suit against Lloyd's
HOUSTON – A Harris County jury recently sided with Prime Natural Resources, Inc. in the company’s insurance lawsuit against the Lloyd’s at London, according to recent court records.
Customer blames Home Depot, Black & Decker for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing Home Depot and Black & Decker, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Healthcare providers sued for resuscitating patient, children claim mother needlessly suffered
DALLAS – The children of a deceased woman are suing her healthcare providers for violating her do not resuscitate order, needlessly causing her to suffer “over 10 days of anguish, agony, and torment,” according to the suit.
Seaman blames employer, vessel owner for injuries
HOUSTON — A Texas seaman is suing an employer and a vessel owner, alleging their negligence led to an explosion that injured the plaintiff.
Motorist blames tractor-trailer operators for crash
HOUSTON — A Harris County motorist is suing Baytown tractor-trailer operators, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
This time, the joke's on Steve Mostyn and company
When the Texas House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence held a hearing seven years ago to discuss barratry in our state, Steve Mostyn agreed with those present that it was a problem and recommended prosecution of “swindlers.” What a kidder!
Jefferson County patient accuses medical care providers of negligence
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County patient is suing Beaumont medical care providers, alleging their negligence led to permanent injuries for the plaintiff.
City of Dickinson blamed for pedestrian's injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing Dickinson, alleging negligence led to her injuries.
Signature Industrial, International Paper square off in trial over contract breach
BEAUMONT – After nearly three years of litigation, a breach of contract lawsuit brought by Signature Industrial Services of Beaumont against the International Paper Company has been called up for trial.
Newspaper loses lawsuit seeking Fort Bend County to release information on bribery allegations
HOUSTON – A Texas Court of Appeals has thrown out a lawsuit Hartman Newspapers filed against Sheriff Troy E. Nehls and Fort Bend County in a dispute based on a withholding of investigation documents.
Supreme Court rules BP can hold gas well lease
AUSTIN – A reversal of opinion in a verdict set by a court of appeals has allowed British Petroleum (BP) to hold on to the lease of a natural gas well in Texas.
Hospice companies agree to $12.2 million settlement in qui tam suits
DALLAS – Five hospice companies agreed to a $12.2 million settlement in whistle-blower cases that claimed they paid kickbacks in exchange for referrals.