News from February 2018
Mark Sparks joins Ferguson Law as firm’s newest partner
BEAUMONT – The Ferguson Law Firm has just added “one of the best lawyers you’ll find anywhere,” firm founder Paul “Chip” Ferguson recently announced.
Matagorda Co. couple claims wife's slip and fall in Holiday Inn shower caused her to break toilet
HOUSTON – A Matagorda County couple has filed a lawsuit after the wife injured herself at a Webster hotel, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Paxton clarifies longevity pay concern regarding employees with state-supplemented salaries
AUSTIN – If a county policy does not reduce a county judge's salary because the judge receives pay funded by the state, that county may deny the judge longevity pay, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Montgomery Co. man says captain's chair gave way during Panama fishing trip, caused him to nearly fall into Pacific Ocean
GALVESTON – A Montgomery County man asserts a defective captain’s chair caused him to suffer injuries during a 2016 fishing trip off the coast of Panama.
Best Buy fired worker because of race, lawsuit says
BEAUMONT – A local man claims Best Buy fired him because of his race.
Kemah Boardwalk visitor says railroad crossing arms struck him in face, head
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is suing over injuries he allegedly sustained during a visit to the Kemah Boardwalk almost two years ago.
Widow alleges Methodist Health Centers, other facility neglected husband's care
HOUSTON – A woman has filed a suit against two health care providers over the alleged "inexcusable neglect" of her late husband.
Harris County couple alleges Stonecraft Builders failed to repair roof leak
HOUSTON – A Harris County couple alleges a Houston company did not repair a leaking roof as hired to do.
Truck driver alleges negligence of E.L. Farmer & Co. forklift operator caused pipes to fall on him
HOUSTON – A Harris County truck driver alleges he was injured by pipes at a Houston location.
Central Houston Motorcars LLC guest seeks damages over fall injuries allegedly caused by rug
HOUSTON – A Missouri City man alleges he was injured at a Houston business because of a rug on the floor.
Houston Northwest Operating Co. LLC, others named in wrongful death suit
HOUSTON – A San Jacinto County woman alleges her decedent's condition was not properly and timely monitored before his death.
Offshore technician seeks more than $1 million from AIMS International after falling through roof
HOUSTON – An offshore technician alleges his employer failed to provide a safe work environment and that he was injured after falling while working on a roof.
Tenant alleges fall at Willmax Capital Inc. apartment due to unlit stairwell
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she fell when exiting her apartment because of an unlit stairwell.
Opioid lawsuits cropping up all over Texas, TLR says ‘enriching’ law firms won’t cure epidemic
HOUSTON – Joining a nationwide trend, Texas municipals have begun suing the makers of opioids in recent months, alleging drug manufactures knew of the dangers but placed profits above the public good.
And while no one is really debating that opioid addiction isn’t real or a problem, at least one group is questioning how enriching trial lawyers will cure the epidemic.
Is Impeachment the Answer to Judicial Overreach?
As someone who writes frequently on the topic of judicial activism, I am often asked, “What is the solution?” This is a vital question. Put another way—as I did in a previous essay at American Greatness—“Can Activist Judges Be Controlled?”
The short answer is: With great difficulty, yes. But if it’s a quick and easy answer you want, forget it. The current crisis took decades to develop. It won’t be resolved with a sweeping gesture.
Piping Technology & Products sued for age, racial discrimination against former paint shop supervisor
HOUSTON – A former paint shop supervisor with a local pipe support manufacturer claims he was terminated as a result of his complaints about racial and age discrimination.
Machinist claims he was terminated because of ill health
BEAUMONT – A clinical laboratory instrument and reagent manufacturer faces a lawsuit for allegedly terminating a machinist because of his ill health, recent Beaumont federal court records show.
Registered nurse alleges The Right Solutions owes unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON – A registered nurse claims a medical facility staffing company misclassified her as an independent contractor and not an employee.
Patient seeks judgment regarding North Cypress Medical Center lien she alleges is fraudulent
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges a hospital's lien is fraudulent and the charges were excessive.
Woman alleges injuries after Home Depot employee struck her in parking lot with lawnmower
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges a negligent Home Depot employee struck her with a lawnmower while she was walking in the parking lot.