News from April 2018
Oil and gas operator falls through well, alleges Anadarko failed to barricade it
HOUSTON – An oil and gas operator alleges he was injured after falling through a well.
Patron suffered ankle injury from riding mechanical bull, lawsuit says
HOUSTON – A ride on a mechanical bull last month for one Harris County woman has yielded a personal injury lawsuit.
Houston man blames icy ramps on employer's premises for slip and fall
HOUSTON – A Houston man is suing his employer following an alleged slip and fall earlier this year, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Justices question whether Russell Budd’s testimony on asbestos memo still exists
HOUSTON – If a 20-year old court record, which may or may not be an actual court record, no longer exists, how can jurisdiction exist – is the question justices raised in an asbestos case that’s even caught the attention of Texas’ chief lawyer.
9th Court of Appeals rules trial court did not abuse discretion, court and counsel 'inadvertently lost track of the case'
BEAUMONT – The 9th Court of Appeals denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Charles Curtis Nowell Jr., Mediq-PRN Life Support Services Inc., Hillenbrand Industries, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. and Hill-Rom Co. Inc. (relators), after the 60th District Court of Jefferson County denied their motion to dismiss for want of prosecution in a personal injury case involving a car accident.
Court orders White Deer ISD to refund property taxes to individual
AUSTIN – On April 11, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that a final judgment from the 100th District Court of Carson County affirmed a summary judgment against White Deer Independent School District for violating Texas Senate Bill 1 by refusing to offer property owners tax relief granted by the Legislature in 2015.
ESPN, Chick-Fil-A face copyright infringement suit over use of song in commercials
DALLAS – Platinum Jack Entertainment, LLC accuses ESPN and Chick-Fil-A of using a musical composition it reportedly owns in a commercial.
Penny wants dollars
“We really, really enjoyed it here. Great food and great atmosphere,” says Donna R. in her five-star Yelp review of Republic Chicken in Beaumont. “Man, it was delicious! We will definitely be going back.”
First District Court affirms dismissal of resident in sexual assault case against Baylor College of Medicine
HOUSTON – The 1st District Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the 80th District Court of Harris County to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit against Baylor College of Medicine resident Shafeeq Sheikh, M.D. filed by a former patient, Laura Perilla-Vargas.
Ninth Court of Appeals says trial court erred in denying Sinclair Group's arbitration motion in suit with former manager
BEAUMONT – The 9th Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the decision by the 284th District Court in Montgomery County to deny The Sinclair Group's motion to compel arbitration in their dispute with Henri Haggblom, a former manager of the company.
The Methodist Hospital alleged to owe former integrated systems specialist unpaid wages
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges his former hospital employer owes him unpaid overtime wages.
Woman alleges Latipac Commercial parking lot's condition caused fall
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was injured in a Pasadena parking lot because of its unsafe condition.
Woman alleges slippery sidewalk at City West Apartments caused fall
HOUSTON – A woman alleges a slippery sidewalk at an apartment building caused her to fall.
Harris Co. woman sues gentlemen's club over 2017 car crash involving drunk driver
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman says she was involved last year in a motor vehicle accident with a drunk driver and has sued a local gentlemen’s club which reportedly served him.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court Docket: May 2018
JAYNE RODGERS ET AL vs. A O SMITH CORPORATION ET AL
Tumble down the stairs results in $1M suit against Republic Chicken
BEAUMONT – A lack of a second handrail allegedly caused a Hardin County woman to tumble down the stairs at a local restaurant.
Order of non-suit entered in suit alleging tortious interference with a contract
HOUSTON — An order of non-suit has been entered in litigation brought by an electric service provider who sued a competitor and former employees for tortious interference with a contract.
Macy's shopper alleges apple slice caused fall
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she fell in a Houston department store because of food on the floor.
Henry Power Electric alleged to have failed to pay former employee overtime compensation
HOUSTON – An electrician alleges his former employer owes him unpaid overtime compensation.
Woman alleges National ATV Rental Corp. ATV malfunctioned, caused her to strike tree
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman she suffered a brain injury because an all-terrain vehicle she was riding malfunctioned.