News from May 2017
Ninth Court finds OCI Beaumont not liable for employee’s parking lot mishap, shuts down vicariously liable claim
BEAUMONT – An employer is not on the hook for an employee’s automobile accident, so long as the accident occurred off duty and off premises, according to a recent Ninth Court of Appeals finding.
Ship captain alleges negligence caused serious foot injury
GALVESTON — A ship captain is suing a seagoing towing vessel business, alleging negligence resulted in in severe and permanent injuries.
Worker alleges company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Tampa man has filed a class action lawsuit against an underwater construction business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by failing to pay overtime.
Husband blames Kia Motors for wife's injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing Kia, alleging the automobile manufacturer's negligence caused serious injuries to his wife.
Motorist alleges insurer breached contract
HOUSTON — A Houston motorist is suing an insurance business, alleging breach of insurance contract.
Widow blames husband's employer for his death
HOUSTON — A Harris County widow is suing her husband's employer, alleging the defendant's negligence caused his death.
Discovery ongoing in $1M trip & fall against Casa Ole
BEAUMONT – Discovery issues seem to be ongoing in a trip and fall lawsuit brought against Casa Ole.
U.S. Chamber urges Texas governor to sign hailstorm reform legislation
AUSTIN – With both the Texas Senate and House cleared, House Bill 1774, a piece of legislation aimed at ending abusive and frivolous hailstorm litigation, is now on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
Couple blames doctor for husband's injuries
HOUSTON — A Baytown couple is suing a doctor, alleging her negligence led to injuries for the husband.
Customer blames McDonald's for injuries
GALVESTON — A customer is suing McDonalds, alleging its negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Disabled worker accuses college of wrongful termination
HOUSTON — A Harris County man with Crohn's disease is suing a college system, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Mitchell Williams attorney accepted to Federation of Regulatory Counsel
AUSTIN – Julie Pomerantz, an attorney with Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard, has been accepted to the Federation of Regulatory Counsel.
Woman who initiated I-10 pileup claims no-evidence of her causing subsequent crashes
BEAUMONT – A woman named as a defendant in an automobile collision lawsuit recently filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that, even though she apparently initiated a pileup on I-10, there’s not evidence she caused the subsequent crashes.
Texas joins states filing amicus brief to support school rights
AUSTIN – On May 15, Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a coalition of 17 states filing an amicus brief in the U.S.
Brownsville agrees to repeal ‘illegal sales tax’ on plastic bags
AUSTIN - Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against the city of Brownsville after it formally repealed its “illegal sales tax” on plastic bags.
KC Pipe alleges it was not paid more than $85,000 for pipes
GALVESTON – A West Texas pipe distributor has filed a request for disclosure in Galveston County District Court in a lawsuit against Alpha Gamma Onshore, Mantle Oil & Gas LLC and Thomas Kelly.
Texas child support program collects $1.17 million in just seven months
AUSTIN – The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has seen great success with its innovative program to collect child support payments.
Son of late NBA superstar blames Houston Rockets guard for masterminding assault at restaurant
HOUSTON – Fresh from playing what many considered his worst game on the court, Houston Rockets star James Harden faces bigger trouble off it.
Tenant blames apartment complex operators for explosion, fire
HOUSTON — A tenant is suing Stafford apartment complex operators, alleging their negligence caused a gas explosion.
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