News from October 2017
Worker sues after glove gets caught in machinery
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is suing his employer following a hand injury he reportedly sustained at the defendant’s Houston facility last year.
Consumer claims Fowler, Landen & Rose used abusive language in an attempt to collect alleged debt
SHERMAN – A Wylie consumer alleges a debt collector used unlawful tactics in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Man seeks damages over acid burns from WestRock Texas LP
HOUSTON – A man alleges WestRock Texas LP's failure to maintain a safe work environment caused acid burns to his body.
Man alleges he suffered punctured lung when trying to remove vehicle from hole in Humble parking lot
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he sustained severe injuries because of a hole in a gravel parking lot in Humble.
African-American alleges Bilfinger Westcon Inc. terminated him because of race
BEAUMONT – An African-American man alleges he was discriminated against because of his race at a Beaumont job site.
Disbarred attorney asks court to reconsider $120K anti-SLAPP award against him
McALLEN – Earlier this month, a district judge in Hidalgo County ordered a disbarred attorney to pay more than $120,000 in legal fees to a newspaper he sued for defamation.
Man's injuries from use of home exercise equipment lead to litigation against manufacturer, store
HOUSTON – A Texas man’s usage of a piece of home exercise equipment intended for the upper body two years ago has resulted in a product liability lawsuit against two companies.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Oct. 6 SENECA IP LICENSING LLC V. KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. 2:17-cv-00686-RWS-RSP
9th District affirms ruling in Walden Marina's favor in boat dock slip case
BEAUMONT – The 9th District Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's ruling over an injury allegedly sustained at a boat dock slip.
Transport company sues former employees for misusing confidential information, trade secrets
HOUSTON – Tomball-based R.L. Walker Transport, Inc. has sued two former employees for what the company perceives as unfair competition, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Consumer claims Paramount Recovery Systems has invaded privacy with collection calls
SHERMAN – A Denton consumer claims a debt collection agency has called her 121 times after she requested it to stop.
Woman alleges exposure to asbestos in Georgia Pacific products caused cancer
HOUSTON – A woman alleges exposure to asbestos during her career caused her to develop mesothelioma.
LS Express LLC, employee named in suit by motorist over alleged injuries from I-10 collision
HOUSTON – A mother alleges she and her minor children were injured when they were rear-ended on Interstate 10.
Allied Customs Homes Inc. alleges property owner breached windows contract
GALVESTON – A customs window installer claims a Friendswood woman ordered windows and now allegedly refuses to pay for them or let it install them.
Consumer alleges Nexgrill Industries grill was made with poor materials
HOUSTON – A Harris County couple is seeking more than $1 million in damages over burns allegedly caused by a grill.
Los Cucos Mexican Cafe manager seeks more than $200,000 over alleged injuries
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges he was injured in the course of his duties as a manager of a restaurant.
J&J Container Manufacturing employee files suit after losing fingers while using saw
HOUSTON – An employee of a freight shipping and trucking company alleges that he lost three fingers while using a saw that purportedly had its safety mechanisms removed.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court Docket: November 2017
JAMES ANDREW BRENEK ET AL vs. AGGREKO LLC ET AL
Victoria's Secret sued after manager allegedly requests personal favors
GALVESTON — A woman is suing Victoria's Secret Stores LLC and a lingerie store manager, Tan Grace, citing alleged abuse and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Insurance Council urges Texas SC to clear up ‘confusion’ stemming from past opinion in Ike suit
AUSTIN – Numerous amicus briefs have been filed seeking to have the Texas Supreme Court rehear a Hurricane Ike lawsuit brought against USAA Texas Lloyds, asserting justices need to clear up confusion created by a past opinion.