News from April 2018
Seaman claims employer 'forced' him to move heavy equipment alone, files lawsuit in response to injuries
HOUSTON – A Texas seaman is suing his employer over injuries he allegedly sustained while moving heavy equipment, per recent Houston federal court records.
Customer sues Ewing Irrigation Products after part knocks him off trailer
SHERMAN – A Collin County man has sued Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc. in response to injuries he sustained two years ago at its business in McKinney.
Ferguson Law Firm nabs 2 of 2017’s top 100 verdicts in U.S.
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm placed two verdicts within the Top 100 Verdicts of 2017 – no other law firm in the U.S. was able to top the firm’s showing.
As Boulder sues, 15 states - including Colorado - oppose global warming lawsuits
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Two days after local officials in the Boulder, Colo., area filed a lawsuit that attempts to hold large energy companies liable for the alleged effects of global warming, the state’s top lawyer showed that she disagrees with their legal argument by voicing her opposition to similar lawsuits in California.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Apr. 16 2:18-cv-00148-JRG ULTRAVISION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC V. CREATELED ELECTRONICS CO. LTD. ET AL
Fiesta worker slips and falls on grapes while performing task, files lawsuit
HOUSTON – A grocery store worker has brought a slip and fall lawsuit against her employer.
Complainants in car accident case accuse counsel of abandoning 'all work'
HOUSTON – A local attorney faces a legal malpractice lawsuit from two women who hired him to represent them in car collision case, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Lawsuit refutes Union Pacific's claims ex-employee abused FMLA leave
HOUSTON – A Montgomery man claims he was wrongfully terminated from Union Pacific Railroad Co. in a federal lawsuit filed against the company.
HTX Group alleged to have failed to pay correct wage rate for overtime work
HOUSTON – A plasterboard installer alleges he was paid straight time for overtime work by a Houston company.
Former clerk for Alvin gas station alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON – A former employee for an Alvin gas station alleges that he was paid the same rate regardless of who many hours he worked.
Men's Wearhouse alleged to have failed to accommodate employee's shoulder pain
HOUSTON – A Richmond resident alleges she was transferred to a more-strenuous position by her employer and later terminated because of her religion and national origin without explanation.
Downtown Houston apartment complex sued after garage door collapses on resident
HOUSTON – Barely a week after a metal garage door at his downtown Houston apartment complex allegedly collapsed on him, Nicholas Bauman has filed a lawsuit.
Motorist claims he rented vehicle with defective electrical system from Budget
HOUSTON – Alleging he rented a vehicle with a faulty electrical system from Budget almost two years ago, local resident Reginald Harris has pursued legal action.
LTE Submission: Opioid lawyers pumped $110K into LaHood’s campaign after Bexar County DA hired them
Dear Editor:
The April 12th article, “Opioid lawyers pumped $110K into LaHood’s campaign after Bexar County DA hired them” makes clear that the opioid crisis is reaching communities all across Texas, including Bexar County.
Buzbee files lawsuit on behalf of victims of 2017 apartment fire
HOUSTON – Anthony G. Buzbee of The Buzbee Law Firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of apartment tenants who claim they suffered massive property damage from a fire last September, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Court papers: lack of assistance resulted in worker falling from ladder
HOUSTON – A local man has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he allegedly fell from a ladder while on the job in Baytown, recent Harris County District Court records indicate.
Phillips 66 Co. alleged to have misclassified construction field representative
HOUSTON – A construction field representative alleges a global energy company misclassified him as an independent contractor and that he is owed unpaid overtime compensation.
Cynthia’s Touch Senior Services caregiver alleges she is owed unpaid wages
HOUSTON – A caregiver employed by a home health service alleges she was misclassified as an independent contractor and not paid the appropriate rate for overtime work.
Palms on Westheimer tenant alleges staircase caused fall
HOUSTON – A tenant of a Houston apartment complex alleges a faulty staircase caused him to fall.
Man alleges Chevron station owner failed to clean liquid on floor that caused fall
HOUSTON – A customer at a Houston gas station alleges he was injured because of a liquid left in the middle of an aisle.