News from November 2017
Opinion: Stop the Next Internet Power Grab
The internet has changed how we communicate, engage in commerce and live our lives. It not only provides a platform that can be used to promote free speech, but serves as a great equalizer when it comes to jobs and opportunity by dramatically reducing the barriers of entry for anyone with a new idea and broadband connection.
Employee placement firm not on the hook for account temp’s embezzlement from companies, Texas justices find
HOUSTON – A trial court did not error in granting an employee placement firm summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging it was negligent in recommending a temp who eventually embezzled $160,000 from the company she was placed with, the 14th Court of Appeals recently found.
Lawsuit: Memorial Hermann charge nurse experienced sex, age discrimination
HOUSTON – A Lufkin woman filed a lawsuit against Memorial Hermann Health System after it allegedly retaliated against her for complaining about sex and age discrimination.
Market Doctors Technology alleges Florida business owes more than $15,000 for kiosks
GALVESTON – A Dickinson advertising and marketing company claims a Florida company failed to pay its invoices in full.
Man files suit against Night on the Town LLC after fall from ladder
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured while working at an establishment when the ladder he was using collapsed.
Man alleges Altom Transport Inc. terminated him after his request for FMLA leave
HOUSTON – A Livingston man formerly employed by a trucking company alleges he was terminated for requesting a medical leave.
Truck driver alleges Stor'n Texas Inc. failed to pay for overtime work
HOUSTON – A metal recycling and auto salvage business in Houston is alleged to have failed to pay a former truck driver for his overtime work.
Appeals court affirms Houston attorney’s summary judgment win in malpractice suit
HOUSTON – A Houston attorney named in a malpractice lawsuit recently had her summary judgment win affirmed by Texas’ First Court of Appeals.
Market Doctors Direct claims Carphoria owes more than $55,000 for kiosks
GALVESTON – An Alvin corporation is alleged to have failed to pay a Dickinson advertising and marketing business for leased kiosks.
Man alleges adverse treatment from Granite Services International, General Electric because of age
HOUSTON – A man alleges his Houston employers replaced him with a younger employee and treated him differently because of his age.
Metropolitan Transit Authority passenger seeks more than $100,000 after foot goes through bus floor
HOUSTON – A Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County passenger is seeking damages after his foot went through the floor of a bus.
Man alleges Life Time Fitness failed to warn of machine's dangerous condition
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured at a Houston gym when the equipment struck him.
Abbott taps his legal adviser to replace Texas SC justice
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has announced his general counsel, Jimmy Blacklock, will fill the vacancy on the Texas Supreme Court Justice Don R. Willett will create if confirmed by the Senate for the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Texas AG joins coalition supporting Trump’s appointment of temporary CFPB director
AUSTIN – On Nov. 27, Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a coalition of five states led by West Virginia in support of President Trump’s authority to appoint temporary leadership at the nation’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau until a permanent director is nominated and confirmed.
Court of Federal Claims could see 20,000 Harvey inverse condemnation cases, lead counsel appointed to steer load
HOUSTON – Following Harvey, attorneys from all over began pouring into Houston in hopes of snatching up victims affected by the purposeful release of two reservoirs.
Texas AG's Child Exploitation Unit arrests McCulloch County man for possession of child pornography
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced that the Child Exploitation Unit of his office arrested 57-year-old David Ray Gardner, of Brady, on two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, a third-degree felony.
Sign installer seeks damages from CenterPoint Energy after electrocution
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County couple are seeking more than $1 million in damages after the husband was electrocuted while installing a sign.
TWIA anticipates paying $1.13 billion in Hurricane Harvey claims
AUSTIN – In the three months after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association has received tens upon tens of thousands of claims and is expecting to payout more than $1 billion in damages.
Higman Marine Services employee alleges he was not provided adequate maintenance and cure for injuries
HOUSTON – A seaman and employee of three Houston companies alleges he was injured while working because of an unsafe work environment.
Homeowner seeks more than $1 million from Before Listing over door injury
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman is seeking more than $1 million after a door in her home struck her while her home was being renovated.