News from February 2018
Gov. Abbott appoints three new members to San Jacinto River Authority board
AUSTIN – Three new members have been named to the board of the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA), a move approved by Texas State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), according to a news release.
13th Court of Appeals dismisses one count of principal's employment discrimination suit
CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas 13th Court of Appeals - Corpus Christi has tossed one count count of two in a woman's employment discrimination suit against her former local school district employer.
Ex-Jeff Co. Sheriff's Office employee alleges Stephens sought to assemble administrative staff of non-whites
BEAUMONT – An East Texas woman alleges racial discrimination forced her to resign from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Defendant in hotel assault case requests more time to respond
GALVESTON – A local hotel bar manager who is one of the defendants in a late 2017 lawsuit alleging physical assault reportedly requested more time to respond.
Geoscientist accuses ExxonMobil of racial, age discrimination
HOUSTON – A former geoscientist with ExxonMobil accuses the oil and gas corporation of fostering a hostile work environment.
Breach of contract suit alleges aviation company lied about employee's eligibility for severance program
SHERMAN – A Collin County man asserts a fractional jet company reneged on its promise to let him take advantage of a severance program.
Forklift operator terminated for filing workers' comp claim, court papers say
HOUSTON – A former forklift operator asserts he was terminated for filing a workers’ compensation claim.
Hotel guest says stay marred by dog attack
GALVESTON – A Harris County woman’s stay at a local hotel last year has resulted in litigation over a purported canine attack.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER DIVISION Feb. 5 CODEC TECHNOLOGIES LLC V. CINEMARK USA, INC 6:18-cv-00053-JRG
Ex-Perry's server brings suit against restaurant, alleges defendant fired him because of religion
HOUSTON – An Indiana man who used to work for a steakhouse in The Woodlands has pursued legal action against the restaurant, alleging it fired him because he is a Pakistani Muslim.
Jefferson County 60th District Court Docket: March 2018
TIFFANY HAMILTON vs. CARROLL JONES
Sports bar sued over motorcyclist's death in 2016 crash
HOUSTON – A local establishment is being sued over a motorcyclist’s death two years ago in an alleged accident, per recent Harris County District Court records.
Justices affirm BISD immunity win in suit over death of 3 year old
BEAUMONT – Justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed the Beaumont Independent School District has immunity from a wrongful death suit.
ISCO Industries Inc. employee seeks damages over alleged injuries caused by fall into pothole
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County man alleges he was injured while working when he fell into a pothole.
Worker faults non-functioning stove for burns to body
HOUSTON – A state district lawsuit alleges a non-functioning stove is to blame for a man’s on the job injuries.
The Steep Costs of Judges as Institutional Reform Advocates
This is the first installment of a two-part post on the long-running lawsuit involving Texas’ foster care system, styled M.D. v. Abbott. I begin with an overview of the numerous problems for democratic governance that are created by “institutional reform litigation.”
Ferguson Law Firm announces Cody Dishon as newest partner
Beaumont – On Feb. 7, The Ferguson Law Firm announced that Cody Dishon had been named as the law firm’s newest ownership partner.
Fast food restaurant provides original answer to former worker's suit
GALVESTON – Haza Foods, doing business as Wendy’s, recently responded to a former employee’s lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Harris Co. man claims attorney mishandled personal injury case
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is suing local attorney William K. Vaughn for allegedly committing legal malpractice in connection with his personal injury case.
Former Woodlands FD employee sues township over sexual harassment, wrongful termination
HOUSTON – The Woodlands Township has been implicated in a sex discrimination lawsuit from a woman who used to work for its fire department, recent Houston federal court records show.