News from September 2017
Former Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA employee seeks declaration regarding agreement
HOUSTON – A Harris County man and his current employer are seeking declaration regarding an employment agreement from the man's former employer.
Woman alleges Monkey Joe's failed to warn of wet floor that caused her to fall
HOUSTON – A Brazoria County woman alleges she was injured at a Houston business while attending a birthday party because of a wet floor.
Wrongful death suit filed against owner, operator of Crosby Square Apartments after fatal fire
HOUSTON – The parents of three individuals killed in a fire at Crosby Square Apartments are seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Consumers allege Bournview Recovery Group violated debt collection laws
SHERMAN – A Van Alstyne resident and an Anna resident have filed a class action suit against a New York debt collector over allegations that it violated collection laws.
Ocean Grille and Beach Bar alleged to have defaulted on loan
GALVESTON – A Galveston County bank alleges a business in the county defaulted on a loan.
Woman seeks damages from Progressive County Mutual Insurance after collision
GALVESTON – A League City woman is seeking more than $1 million in damages after she was allegedly injured in a collision.
Barge inspector thrown from gangway awarded $1.1M, JC jury also found plaintiff 70 percent negligent
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County jurors recently awarded a $1.1 million verdict to Michael Stelly, who claims he stepped onto a gangway that gave way and nearly tossed him into the water after finishing his barge inspection.
Reaud Morgan & Quinn looking into litigation against Jefferson County Drainage District 7
BEAUMONT – On Sept. 14, hundreds of people attended a meeting organized by Reaud Morgan & Quinn attorneys. The area law firm fielded questions in regards to a potential lawsuit against Jefferson County Drainage District 7.
Baron & Budd hired to investigate North Carolina PFC disposal concerns
DALLAS – Baron & Budd PC, a law firm based in Dallas, will be one of two firms representing Brunswick County, North Carolina in a matter in which the county is looking to “recover costs and ratepayer funds required to investigate, manage, reduce and remove certain chemicals from drinking water drawn from the Cape Fear River,” according to a statement released by Brunswick County on Sept. 6.
Poll: Swing state voters in favor of No Sanctuary for Criminals Act
WASHINGTON – An immigration bill aimed at cracking down on sanctuary cities has broad support among swing state voters, according to a recent poll by Zogby Analytics and the Federation for American Immigration Reform.
Woman suffers third degree burns after Victoria's Secret hoodie catches fire, files lawsuit against female clothing company
GALVESTON – Victoria’s Secret is the subject of a customer’s lawsuit accusing the company of manufacturing, marketing, and selling clothing that was susceptible to fire.
ICT estimates Hurricane Harvey insured losses at $19B
AUSTIN - The Insurance Council of Texas has placed the insured losses from Hurricane Harvey at $19 billion.
State district judge issues order resetting trial in 2016 restaurant assault case
HOUSTON – A local state district judge issued an order resetting the trial in a 2016 lawsuit claiming the son of a professional basketball superstar was assaulted and robbed at a Houston restaurant, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Individuals allege they were not paid for work by MZKV Coastal Realty LLC
GALVESTON – Subcontractors allege that they were not compensated for work on construction projects.
Property owner alleges Southeast Texas Engineering & Inspections breached contract
GALVESTON – A Galveston County property owner alleges a consultant hired for home improvement work failed to perform the necessary services he needed.
Walgreens clerk alleges she was subjected to hostile work environment
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont woman alleges her employer discriminated against her because of her medical disabilities.
Kemah individuals allege home, pool were not constructed with industry standards
GALVESTON – A Kemah couple alleges that a home and swimming pool they had constructed has defects.
Worker claims Ellison Steel Inc., Saber Construction Inc. failed to provide safe environment
HOUSTON – A construction worker is seeking damages after he was allegedly injured at a Conroe project because of an unsafe work environment.
Arandas Franchises Inc. employee alleges he is owed unpaid wages
HOUSTON – A bakery franchise employee alleges he was not paid for all hours worked.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
ELECTRONIC RECEIPTS DELIVERY SYSTEMS, LLC V. BEST BUY STORES, L.P. 2:17-cv-00629-JRG