News from May 2017
Man asserts Voss Law hired him to secure hail clients, firm calls claim bogus
SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County man is suing The Voss Law Firm, alleging he is owed nearly $100,000 for securing hundreds of hailstorm clients for the Houston-area law firm.
AG Paxton announces $18.5M settlement with Target to resolve 2013 data breach
AUSTIN – On May 23, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an $18.5 million settlement with the Target Corporation to resolve a multistate investigation into the retail company's 2013 data breach.
Family blames tractor-trailer operators for causing crash
MARSHALL — A family is suing a trucking business and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Customer blames night club for slippery dance floor
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a hotel night club, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Worker alleges building contractor failed to pay more than $18,000
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a building contractor, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $18,000.
Customer blames Walgreens for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Walgreens, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Couple alleges business partnership botched legal matters
HOUSTON — A Harris County couple is suing a business partnership, alleging fraud, tortious interference and slander of title.
Customer blames Port Neches park operator for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Port Arthur woman is suing Port Neches, alleging the city's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Beaumont motorist blames another driver for causing crash
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Patient blames medical providers for bile duct injury
BEAUMONT — A Silsbee patient is suing medical providers, alleging their negligent led to a bile duct injury.
Worker blames employer for serious finger injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing his employer, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering serious injuries.
Bill of cost deadline extended for Imperium IP Holdings in Samsung patent case
SHERMAN – Imperium IP Holdings (Cayman) LTD has been granted a bill of costs extension stemming from its winning suit against Samsung Electronics Co. LTD, et al.
Customer blames mall operators for wheelchair incident
HOUSTON — A disabled Harris County woman is suing Katy mall operators, alleging negligence led to her injuries.
Children blame health care providers for mother's death
BEAUMONT — Four children are suing Jefferson County health care providers, alleging the defendants' negligence led to the death of their mother.
Two mechanics allege employer failed to pay overtime
MARSHALL — Two mechanics are suing their Marshall employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Customer blames Ford for defective car
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Ford, alleging breach of express and implied warranties.
Alleged 'consensus' on climate change challenged
“Nine out of ten doctors agree . . .”
That was a classic claim made in pharmaceutical advertising, and the assertion of a consensus of alleged authorities sounds impressive, but what does it really mean?
The claim raises many obvious questions, such as: Were thousands of doctors surveyed and 90 percent of them in agreement, or was it just ten doctors total? Do the doctors have actual expertise in the use of the product they've endorsed, or do their specialties lie elsewhere? Were they paid for their opinions? Perhaps most important, why does one out of ten doctors disagree?
Supreme Court limits venue shopping in patent litigation, ruling may end East Texas supremacy
EAST TEXAS – The rocket docket fueling patent litigation in Texas’ Eastern District may soon be crashing back to earth, as the U.S. Supreme Court has grounded forum shopping for infringement lawsuits.
Mother blames Target for daughter's injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman and her child are suing Target, alleging negligence led to the daughter being injured by a faulty automatic door.
Customer blames massage business for injuries
HOUSTON — A customer is suing a Houston massage business, alleging the defendants' negligence led to injuries.