News from April 2018
Austin Management Group maintenance worker alleges stove caused injuries
HOUSTON – A maintenance worker alleges she was injured because her employer did not provide proper equipment and moving aids to transport a stove.
Belvedere patron alleges broken flooring caused fall
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured at an Uptown Park Boulevard, Houston location because of a broken piece of flooring.
Humble property owner alleges insurance agencies misrepresented coverage
HOUSTON – The owner of a Humble property allege two insurance agencies failed to procure sufficient coverage for her property.
El Ahorro Supermarket shopper alleges she was injured in fall at store
HOUSTON – A shopper at a Houston grocery store alleges she was not warned of the condition of the floor before she fell on the premises.
Homeowners allege Bayou Holdings, SWE Homes failed to co-sign insurance check
HOUSTON – The owners of a Houston home damaged by Hurricane Harvey allege two entities have failed to perform their lender and servicer obligations.
Busser seeks damages from IHOP operator after falling from chair
HOUSTON – A busser at a Houston restaurant alleges she was injured on the job because she was exposed to an unsafe condition.
Metroplex attorney hits 'vexatious' litigant with $100M defamation suit, alleges defendant's statements cost him job with law firm
DENTON – A North Texas attorney alleges he was terminated last month from a law firm for which he was investigating claims because of defamatory statements made about him to the State Bar of Texas.
Pleasure Pier visitor slips on vomit after disembarking ride, files lawsuit
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County couple has brought a lawsuit against Landry’s, Inc. after the husband reportedly sustained injuries in a slip and fall last year at its key Galveston attraction, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Houston man alleges flour purchased at store caused injuries
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges he was injured after he consumed flour purchased from a grocery store.
Ex-personal assistant brings sexual harassment suit against plastics manufacturer
HOUSTON – Nan Ya Plastics Corp. U.S.A. has been implicated in a former employee’s sexual harassment lawsuit, per recent Houston federal court records.
Supreme Court reverses, remands decision in Texas Clean Air Act case over service deadline
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court reversed and remanded a decision from the 1st District Court of Appeals that dismissed an appeal filed by AC Interests LP against a ruling by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) after the service deadline required by the Texas Clean Air Act passed.
Justices affirm in part, suggests remittitur in part in Valero fire case - plaintiffs were awarded $8.4M in damages
HOUSTON – The 14th District Court of Appeals affirmed in part and suggested a remittitur in part in an appeal filed by Critical Path Resources Inc. disputing damages awarded to nine Valero employees.
Paxton files brief with appeals court over Austin's short-term rental policy
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an appellant brief regarding a decision from the 53rd Judicial District Court in Travis County that denied a motion for summary judgment and excluded parts of the state's summary judgment evidence in a case against an Austin city ordinance that phases out short-term rental permits by 2022.
Gossip Boutique Spa seeks damages from Matheson Tri-Gas after truck struck building
HOUSTON – A spa alleges it has been unable to resume operations since a commercial vehicle struck its building.
Property owner alleges Insight Structures breached contract in design of foundation
HOUSTON – A Harris County company is alleged to have failed to exercise a degree of care in the design of a home's foundation.
Former S. & S. Lumber & Building Co. employee alleges he is owed more than $9,000 in unpaid overtime
LUFKIN – A Nacogdoches man alleges his former Etoile employer owes him thousands in unpaid overtime.
Minor allegedly injured at Typhoon Texas water park
HOUSTON – The next friend of a Harris County minor is seeking more than $1 million after the child was allegedly injured by a sharp piece of metal at a water park.
Houston couple alleges defective faucet failed, caused water damage to home
HOUSTON – A Houston couple is seeking damages from the manufacturers of a faucet over allegations the product's defective designed caused it to fail and damage their home.
Memorial Hermann Hospital, Diligent Texas Dedicated couriers allege they are owed overtime
HOUSTON – Three Harris County individuals allege they were not paid overtime wages during their employment as couriers.
Appeals court affirms no-evidence summary judgment in retaliation and intentional injury case
HOUSTON – Texas' 14th District Court of Appeals affirmed a no-evidence summary judgment by the 334th District Court in Harris County in favor of Pentair Valves & Controls US LP and Kelly Services Inc., citing the appellee, Anthony Simon, failed to provide enough evidence to show there is a genuine issue regarding the material facts of the case.