News from August 2018
Asbestos suit faults Chevron, Exxon and nine others for man’s asbestos exposure
BEAUMONT – Nearly a dozen corporations have been named in a recently filed asbestos lawsuit.
Before Texas Supreme Court: BISD immunity win in suit over death of toddler
BEAUMONT – The Texas Supreme Court has been tasked to determine whether the Beaumont Independent School District has immunity from a wrongful death suit.
Dental patient blames Galveston Co. Health District for Hepatitis C diagnosis
GALVESTON – A local man is suing the Galveston County Health District after he allegedly contracted an infectious disease following a dental appointment.
Lawsuit: Richmond woman resigned from ag department because of mistreatment over medical condition
HOUSTON – A Richmond woman asserts the Texas Department of Agriculture mistreated her for seeking accommodations for her medical condition purportedly caused by mold.
Diner sues Buffalo Wild Wings for food poisoning
HOUSTON – Alleging her order from a northwest Harris County Buffalo Wild Wings sickened her, Lanae Reed has pursued legal action against the casual dining establishment.
‘Social Justice’ is Overrunning the University of Texas
The latest racket in higher education, evident at my alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin, is the disturbing proliferation of “social justice” as a degree program, a course topic, an academic emphasis, and even as a prerequisite in campus job descriptions.
Appellate court grants take-nothing judgment in favor of Stafford in claim investigator's fall injury case
HOUSTON – The city of Stafford obtained a favorable judgment in an injury case filed by a claims investigator over a fall that happened at one of its facilities.
Emerald Roofing and Remodeling alleges Houston customer failed to pay for remodeling work
HOUSTON – A Houston resident is alleged to have failed to pay a contractor for work on her home.
99 Cents Only Stores shopper alleges business failed to warn of liquid on floor that caused fall
HOUSTON – A Harris County resident alleges he was injured at a discount store because of a liquid on the floor.
Driver alleges man's failure to keep proper lookout caused Galveston rear-end collision
GALVESTON – A Galveston driver is facing a suit over a rear-end collision in the city.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER DIVISION Aug. 15 6:18-cv-00406-RWS FALL LINE PATENTS, LLC V. PIZZA HUT, LLC ET AL
Motorist sues Target over collision with tractor-trailer
GALVESTON – A local woman has filed a lawsuit against a discount retailer following an alleged collision last month with one of its employees, recent Galveston County District Court records show.
Federal judge dismisses security professional's wrongful termination lawsuit
HOUSTON – A federal lawsuit alleging a security professional was discriminated against because of his religion and disability was recently dismissed.
Worker says 'unsafe' gangway gave way beneath him, pursues legal action against Houston Fuel Oil Terminal
HOUSTON – A Texas man says he sustained injuries three months ago while inspecting a vessel on the premises of the Houston Fuel Oil Terminal, Inc., according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court Docket: September 2018
MILESTONE OPERATING INC vs. DENBURY GREEN PIPELINE TEXAS LLC
Motorist seeks damages from Hicon Industries, driver over I-20 collision
MARSHALL – A driver is seeking damages from a California trucking company and its driver over alleged injuries sustained in a collision in Harrison County.
Friendswood property buyers allege plumbing issues were not disclosed before sale
GALVESTON – The buyers of a Friendswood property allege that the seller and real estate agents misrepresented the condition of the property's plumbing before the sale.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Edition Honors More Than 200 Littler Lawyers
More than 200 attorneys from Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been named to the 2019 Best Lawyers in America© list, the guide’s 25th edition.
ARNOLD & ITKIN LLP: Five Arnold & Itkin Lawyers Featured on 2019 Best Lawyers in America
Arnold & Itkin is thrilled to announce that five of our attorneys, including Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin, have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America© for the 2019 edition.
MCGUIRREWOODS LLP: Accomplished Employment Litigator Meghaan Madriz Joins McGuireWoods in Houston
Meghaan Madriz, an accomplished employment litigator with deep experience representing employers in wage-and-hour matters, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in the firm’s Houston office.