News from September 2017
Plan B Real Estate LLC, others alleged to have failed to pay settlement
HOUSTON – A Harris County individual claims that he is owed more than $350,000 for a settlement.
Former tenant of LEDIC Realty Co. owned property seeks damages after shooting
HOUSTON – A former tenant of a Houston apartment complex is seeking $100,000 in damages after he was shot at the property.
National Credit Systems alleged to have misrepresented status of purported debt
HOUSTON – A Harris County consumer alleges a debt collector is attempting to collect fees she does not owe.
Paxton announces debt relief for students who attended Corinthian College
AUSTIN – More than 4,000 Texan students who were unwittingly part of an alleged scam involving student loans have been released of their requirement to pay back the money.
Barron and Budd attorneys named to Best Lawyers in America list again
DALLAS – For four consecutive years, three Barron and Budd attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers in America.
HB 1774 is going into effect! Run for your lives!
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! This opportunity will not last long. You must act now! If you miss the September 1 deadline, you'll turn into a pumpkin.
That was the message some local lawyers were sending to homeowners with Hurricane Harvey-damaged properties. Well, maybe not the bit about the pumpkin, but some calls to action were so unhinged that it did seem like some genuine insurance policy catastrophe was looming.
First Harvey suit sneaks by new insurance law, seeks up to $1M in damages and 18 percent interest
DALLAS – Even while Hurricane Harvey continued to dump records amount of rain on Houstonians, Texas trial lawyers publicly preached doomsday for insureds was rapidly approaching – warning victims to file their claims before a new law went into effect.
Houston attorney calls for firing of TAMU football coach on Facebook
HOUSTON – A local attorney reportedly took to social media to call for the termination of Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin.
Motorist seeks more than $100,000 in damages after Port Arthur collision
BEAUMONT – A Port Arthur man alleges that he was injured in a collision in the city and that the driver that struck him fled the scene.
YH Industries Inc. alleges former salesperson started competing company
HOUSTON – A marine supplies company alleges a former salesperson caused it to lose business when he started a competing company.
Widow seeks $1 million after husband was struck by tow truck in Houston parking lot
HOUSTON – A Harris County widow alleges the negligence of a parking lot owner contributed to the death of her husband.
Nurse alleges Divine Healers did not pay the correct rate for overtime work
HOUSTON – A licensed vocational nurse alleges that a home health care provider failed to pay the appropriate rate for overtime work.
Man alleges negligent T&T Marine Services employee caused injuries
GALVESTON – A Harris County man alleges that he was injured while traveling in a boat in Galveston Bay.
Diabetic man seeks more than $1 million after Thera-Gesic cream allegedly burned feet
HOUSTON – A Harris County man claims that a pain relieving cream caused severe burns on his feet.
Houston Extracorporeal Therapies alleges former employee made false statements
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is facing a suit accusing him of defamation and slander.