News from 2017
Woman claims debt American Institute of Gastric Banding is attempting to collect was discharged
SHERMAN – A Dallas business is alleged to be attempting to collect a debt that was discharged in a bankruptcy filing.
Johnson & Johnson prevails in injury trial over pelvic mesh product
HOUSTON – A federal jury has found that there was no defect in a pelvic mesh product when it left the possession of Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
McDonald's patron seeks more than $1 million after falling on mat at Princeton location
HOUSTON – A Dallas County woman alleges she was injured at a Princeton fast food restaurant because of a floor mat.
Man alleges Dicar Inc. didn't train him on machine that caused arm injury
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is seeking more than $1 million in damages after his arm was injured by a machine while working.
Consumer claims Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik LLC violated collection laws
TYLER – A Trinidad, Texas consumer is suing a debt collector over allegations it continued collection efforts without first providing verification of the debt.
Silverleaf Seaside Resort guest alleges wrist injury after slip and fall
GALVESTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured in a fall at a Galveston resort.
Court denies Bunch O Balloons maker's motion in patent infringement case against Telebrands
TYLER – A federal court has denied a motion to reconsider a magistrate judge's denial of their motions to join and intervene in a patent infringement case.
Don't get between a hungry dog and his bone
Galveston attorney Tony Buzbee is notorious for treating a judge to lunch after a favorable ruling, touting Starr County as a choice venue thanks to generous juries and judges, suing FEMA on behalf of hurricane victims dissatisfied with the free housing provided to them, and swooning after the Gulf Oil Spill at the thought of what he predicted would be “the largest case in the history of the United States.”
Morgan Lewis adds veteran healthcare partners
HOUSTON -- On Nov. 13, Morgan Lewis welcomed to its Houston office two veteran healthcare lawyers who represent hospitals, health systems, and other medical providers on a wide array of regulatory, transactional, litigation, and government investigations matters across the U.S.
Texas AG files more suits against businesses accused of price gouging during Harvey
AUSTIN – On Nov. 13, Attorney General Ken Paxton filed more price gouging lawsuits against businesses accused of taking advantage of Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey.
ICT scholarships top $1M mark
AUSTIN - On Wednesday the Insurance Council of Texas Education Foundation will join the University of North Texas in celebrating the Education Foundation’s surpassing $1 million dollars in scholarships and education funding given to support insurance education in Texas.
Texas appellate court hears asbestos case filed on behalf of late JC judge
BEAUMONT – The First Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments on whether to dismiss a lawsuit brought on behalf of a deceased judge who died of mesothelioma and was allegedly exposed to asbestos while working at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
Law firm's failure to prosecute client's legal malpractice claims arising from bankruptcy case prompts litigation
HOUSTON – A Houston law firm is accused in a lawsuit filed on Nov. 10 of failing to prosecute a Montgomery County man’s legal malpractice claims, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Tanger Outlets operator alleges builders failed to construct building to meet specifications
GALVESTON – The operator of a Tanger Outlets mall in Texas City alleges the building has defects because of the negligence of contractors and subcontractors.
Paton Engineers and Constructors alleged to have failed to pay correct rate for overtime work
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County woman alleges her former full-service engineering, construction, automation and project management firm employer only paid her straight time instead of the correct wage rate for overtime work.
Consumer claims Oracle Financial Group called grandmother over alleged debt
HOUSTON – A consumer residing in The Woodlands alleges that a debt collector used deceptive tactics to collect an alleged debt.
Man alleges Dow Chemical, DCT Laporte failed to secure, maintain equipment
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured on the job when a plywood surface gave away under him and caused him to fall.
Project superintendent alleges Mitchell Paint & Wallcovering Inc. terminated him in retaliation
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was terminated after he reported being injured on the job.
South Coast Grinding Co. alleges former employees used funds to buy items to sell on eBay
HOUSTON – A Houston corporation is accusing two former employees of conspiracy.
Patient seeks millions from Plano Surgical Hospital after allegedly being discharged with internal bleeding
SHERMAN – A New Mexico woman is seeking $5 million in damages over alleged injuries sustained after a surgery.