News from April 2018
Lawsuit: Chevron Phillips' flood prevention project source of flooding in nearby subdivision
Baytown residents Albert and Samantha Zamarron’s lawsuit against Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., LP alleges the petrochemical company embarked on a U.S. Gulf Coast Petrochemicals project to control and prevent flooding at its Cedar Bayou facility, but caused flooding headaches for the Zamarrons and the residents of the adjacent Harvest Meadows subdivision.
Woodlands woman claims she lost comptroller position after investigating alleged billing fraud at hospital
HOUSTON – A Woodlands resident is suing a north Houston hospital for retaliating against her because she investigated alleged billing fraud at the facility, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Beaumont attorney John Morgan sues San Antonio law firm, former client, then moves to dismiss the very next day
BEAUMONT – The very next day after filing a petition for damages and request for an injunction against a San Antonio law firm and a former client, the Morgan Law Firm filed a motion to dismiss.
Justices conclude trial court should have dismissed discrimination claim against UT Health
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently concluded that a trial court should have dismissed a discrimination claim brought against the UT Health Science Center-Houston.
Petition investigating Houston ISD to continue, magnet coordinator allegedly elbowed 5-year old in the face and fractured jaw
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling keeping the Houston Independent School District from escaping a pre-suit petition seeking to investigate how a 5 year old had his jaw fractured while being escorted to the principal’s office.
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Asbestosis death result of employment with Texaco, suit alleges
BEAUMONT – An asbestos lawsuit has been brought against Chevron USA and Texaco.
Slip & fall against Beaumont McDonald’s settles before trial, plaintiffs sought $1M in damages
BEAUMONT – Before a jury could be selected, a slip and fall lawsuit brought by a Jefferson County woman and her child against a local McDonald’s restaurant settled.
Extended Stay America sued over cardiologist's death, suit accuses hotel of failing to conduct welfare check at family's request
HOUSTON – The December 2017 death of a cardiologist at a local hotel is the subject of a recently filed wrongful death lawsuit.
McDonald's accused of infringing on mobile device patents
TYLER – A fast food giant is accused in a federal lawsuit of infringing on a batch of patents pertaining to mobile device technology.
Packers Sanitation Services employee alleged to have left excessive water on floor, caused fall
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured at work because of water left on the floor by an employee of a sanitation company.
Marine working as security guard claims employer failed to accommodate disability
HOUSTON – A Marine who served in the Iraq War claims his employer discriminated against him because he suffers chronic back pain.
Diamond Offshore Drilling employee alleges he was injured on vessel
HOUSTON – A Jones Act seaman alleges he was injured while working for his Harris County-based employers.
Consumers file fraud suit against OZ Builders
HOUSTON – A La Porte couple alleges a Houston company they hired to build a home failed to complete the project.
Costco patron seeks $1 million over injuries allegedly caused by patio chair
HOUSTON – A Costco shopper is seeking more than $1 million in relief over alleged injuries she suffered when the patio chair she attempted to sit in collapsed and caused her to fall.
Driver, passenger seek damages from city of Houston after city employee struck vehicle
HOUSTON – Two Harris County residents allege a city of Houston employee's negligence caused a collision.
BPW Solutions employee alleges failure to train workers caused injuries
HOUSTON – A man alleges he was injured while unloading equipment in Houston because a co-worker left to take a phone call.
Man alleges he was injured at Kiewitt Offshore facility because of loose railing
HOUSTON – A Mississippi resident alleges he was injured while working on a rig when railing came loose and caused him to fall.
14th Court of Appeals affirms judgment in injury case, claims plaintiff did not exercise due diligence
HOUSTON – Texas' 14th Court of Appeals overruled Christina Molina's appeal of a summary judgment in favor of John Gears, Robert Morin and All-Star Tire Co. in a personal injury case where the parties were involved in a car accident.
Ninth Court of Appeals affirms summary judgment in Patriot Security trade secrets case
BEAUMONT – Texas' 9th District Court of Appeals at Beaumont affirmed a reformed final judgment in favor of Patriot Security Inc. after plaintiffs Sherman Moore and George Adams filed a motion for a mistrial stating there was no agreement of a settlement between the parties.