News from August 2018
Woman collecting worker’s comp has suit against Valero tossed
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling granting The Premcor Refining Group summary judgment in a personal injury lawsuit.
Fifth Circuit serves up win for Harris County Criminal Court at Law judges
HOUSTON – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling on Aug. 14 in the case of ODonnell v. Harris County, granting the request of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law judges to issue a stay of Judge Lee Rosenthal’s order in U.S. District Court, which required the release of defendants who claimed they could not afford to pay for bail.
Former Matagorda Co. road crew worker alleges racial discrimination from commissioner
GALVESTON – A Southeast Texas county and one of its commissioners face allegations of racial discrimination from a former employee.
Claims professional brings wrongful termination case against Travelers
HOUSTON – A Harris County man asserts that Travelers fired him because he took time off to tend to his medical condition.
Remaining claims in Houston attorney’s suit over shove at the airport dropped
HOUSTON – Last year, a video showing a former United Airlines employee pushing a Houston attorney to the ground went viral. A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages soon followed.
Worker's fall from 20-ft. ladder yields lawsuit
HOUSTON – A Polk County man’s state district lawsuit says he was injured last month at a jobsite in The Woodlands, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Hertz claims customer damaged vehicle, demands $12K payment
HOUSTON – A car rental business accuses a customer of inflicting nearly $12,000 worth of damage to one of their vehicles.
'Somebody like you': Harris Co. man asserts Exxon Mobil Corp. terminated him because of Hungarian origin
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is suing the Exxon Mobil Corp. for wrongful termination, asserting the multinational oil and gas corporation fired him because he is a Hungarian national.
Parents sue daycare following child's death on school bus
HOUSTON – The parents of a child who perished from being left inside a daycare bus last month have sued the facility.
Former employee files age, gender discrimination suit against Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County man alleges he was discriminated against because of his age and gender by his former employer.
Former employee of Walmart distribution center alleges race was factor in termination
GALVESTON – An African-American male alleges his race was a factor in his termination from a Baytown distribution center.
Texas officials were 'in over their heads' when they struck deals with opioid lawyers
When it hired outside lawyers to represent it in lawsuits against the opioid industry, Harris County agreed to pay a contingency fee of 35%, more than double the rate in Dallas County and equal to the highest in the state.
ARNOLD & ITKIN LLP: San Marcos Apartment Fire Lawyers Add 4 Plaintiffs to the Case
Our San Marcos apartment fire attorneys have added four more plaintiffs to our case, warranting continued investigation of Iconic Village Apartments and the management company responsible for the safety of the building.
TRITICO RAINEY PLLC: Wife of Texas Doctor arrested for fraud faces charges now, too
Legal problems are piling up fast for a Texas family about six hours south of Houston.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Leads 12-State Coalition in Brief Supporting First Amendment in Public Policy Debates
Leading a 12-state coalition, Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a friend-of-the-court brief in defense of the First Amendment.
Galleria visitor claims unsecured wood panel fell on her
HOUSTON – A visitor to The Galleria claims she was hit by a wood panel last year and has pursued legal action, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Papa John's sued after employee assaults customer
HOUSTON – Papa John’s USA, Inc. and ZTF Enterprise, Inc. face a lawsuit from a customer who alleges he was assaulted by one of their employees two years ago, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC endorses Pete Flores in runoff for SD 19
AUSTIN—Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC has endorsed Pete Flores in the runoff election for Senate District 19.
No bang for the buck: San Leon man's suit demands shipment of converted firearm
GALVESTON – A San Leon resident has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey man who he says failed to deliver a converted firearm to him despite receiving nearly $6,000 to do the work.