News from August 2018
Lawsuit alleging attorney Mikal Watts deceived farmers, badmouthed class actions sent to Syngenta MDL
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – The Multidistrict Litigation Panel ordered that a lawsuit involving Texas attorney Mikal Watts and Syngenta will be transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
Former employee alleges TGI Friday's owner failed to correct sexual harassment
HOUSTON – A Cleveland woman alleges she had to quit her job at a restaurant because of sexual harassment from a co-worker.
ASAP Freight Systems driver alleges he was underpaid
HOUSTON – A driver for a Houston freight company alleges he was underpaid.
Appeals court upholds summary judgment in Atrium Medical Center lawsuit
The children of a former patient sued Atrium Medical Center following their mother's death, claiming health care liabilities.
Texas Appeals Court upholds validity of medical expert in patient injury
The patient sued her physician after she injured her head, neck and shoulders because she was not shown how to properly use the crutches he prescribed.
City of Pasadena not liable for employee collision during lunch break, appeals court finds
An employee who hit a pedestrian while driving a city of Pasadena vehicle was not considered on duty at the time, an appeals court affirms.
Appeals Court overturns monetary award in CarMax breach of contract case
The 14th Court of Appeals has denied damages that had been awarded by a lower court in a breach of contract case involving CarMax.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Joseph Anderson and Katie Harrington Join Bradley's Houston Office as associates
Bradley is pleased to announce that Joseph R. Anderson and Katie Harrington have joined the firm’s Houston office as associates in the Construction and Government Contracts Practice Group.
Tyson Foods worker claims employer refused to let her seek medical help after workplace accident
MARSHALL — An employee is suing Tyson Foods Inc. after she allegedly lost her balance and fell face first on the floor at her workplace.
ABRAHAM WATKINS NICHOLS SORRELS AGOSTO & AZIZ: Parents Sue Resort After Child Injured on Water Slide
Carlos and June Cordeiro have filed suit against Fertitta Hospitality LLC, the owner of the San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center, after their child was injured while using a water slide.
FISH & RICHARDSON: Fish & Richardson Named a Mansfield Certified Plus Firm
Fish & Richardson is one of 26 elite “trailblazing” U.S. firms to have earned the highest designation of Mansfield 1.0 Certified Plus from Diversity Lab for having successfully reached at least 30 percent women and minority lawyer representation in a notable number of their current leadership roles and committees.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Wins Multistate Obamacare Tax Lawsuit, Recoups Over $839 Million, Including Nearly $305 Million for Texas Taxpayers
Attorney General Ken Paxton commended a U.S. District Court decision ordering the Internal Revenue Service to repay Texas and five other states more than $839 million because of an unlawful Obamacare tax on state Medicaid programs. Of that total amount, Texas stands to be repaid $304,730,608.
TRITICO RAINEY PLLC: Former Houston Texan Facing Fraud Charges
As a Houston Texan, Marlon McCree scored his first career touchdown on a 95-yard interception return against the Tennessee Titans.
THE LANIER LAW FIRM: Eight Lanier Law Firm Attorneys earn National Best Lawyers Honors
Eight attorneys from The Lanier Law Firm have been named among the best in the nation in the 2019 edition of the prestigious legal publication The Best Lawyers in America.
Celina individual named power of attorney alleged to have failed to provide accounting after sale of house, vehicle
GALVESTON – A Celina woman is alleged to have wrongfully acquired money while acting as a power of attorney.
Union Pacific Railroad electrician alleges work injury resulted in spinal surgery
HOUSTON – An electrician for a railroad company alleges he was injured on the job because of his employer's failure to provide a safe workplace.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Aug. 24 MARSHALL DIVISION 2:18-cv-00370-RWS RADIO INTEGRATION SYSTEMS, LLC V. BEST BUY CO INC
Lawyers for Texas counties in opioid cases may not have valid contracts
Some lawyers and Texas counties who have teamed to sue the opioid industry have not received the required approval from a state official.
Sexual harassment suit targets country club
SHERMAN – A local country club and its management company face legal action from two women alleging sexual harassment.
Pedestrian's suit accuses restaurant of violating city ordinance, causing personal injury
HOUSTON – A local bar and restaurant is alleged in a Harris County man’s state district lawsuit to have disobeyed a city ordinance and caused personal injury.