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News published on Southeast Texas Record in January 2018

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News from January 2018


Marshall's shopper claims coat on floor caused her to fall

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A shopper at the Marshall's store at the First Colony Mall in Houston alleges she fell in the store because of merchandise on the floor.

99 Cents Only Stores Texas Inc. employee alleges unsafe work environment caused fall

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is seeking damages for injuries he allegedly sustained while working.

Westwind Helicopter Inc. alleges it is owed more than $75,000 for services

By Philip Gonzales |
GALVESTON – A Santa Fe flight services provider alleges it was not paid for work performed in support of maintaining a well and/or pipeline.

Insurance company alleges Kemah Food Mart sold contaminated fuel that damaged truck

By Philip Gonzales |
GALVESTON – A fuel station is alleged to have sold contaminated fuel that caused several thousand dollars' worth of damaged to a commercial truck.

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston alleged to have used PEARL software in unauthorized manner

By Philip Gonzales |
SHERMAN – A provider of copyrighted software used in the health care industry alleges that a medical facility used software in an authorized manner.

Homeowner complaints stay low in 2017 despite Hurricane Harvey and hailstorms

By David Yates |
AUSTIN - In 2017, Texas homeowners suffered significant losses as Hurricane Harvey, severe hailstorms and tornadoes ravaged the state. But despite another year of bad weather, data from the Texas Department of Insurance shows that justified consumer complaints continued to be low, with the agency recording just 351 justified complaints out of 6.7 million policies and an estimated 700,000 homeowner claims.

Appellate court vacates order denying Velvin Oil's motion for leave in fraud case

By Dee Thompson |
HOUSTON – A Texas court of appeals has ruled in a dispute between two oil companies concerning mandamus relief challenging a lower court's order.

Dismissal of negligence suit against East Texas Medical Center upheld by appellate court

By Dee Thompson |
TYLER – The dismissal of malpractice suit against East Texas Medical Center Tyler (ETMC) alleging the hospital was negligent in the care of two patients has been upheld.

Nursing student claims community college denied her access to remediation plan after unsuccessful attempts at exit exam

By John Suayan |
HOUSTON – A woman who studied nursing at Houston Community College claims the school refused to let her take advantage of a mandated remediation plan after she failed the Health Education Systems, Inc. exam.

Texas stands behind energy sector as climate change lawsuits mount

By David Yates |
HOUSTON – From the east coast to the west, local governments seeking billions in damages have filed suit against big oil companies, alleging the fossil fuel industry was aware of their role in triggering climate change but opted to place profits above the environment.

Houston Northwest Medical Center Hospital patient alleges car was damaged during valet parking

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A patient at a Houston hospital alleges his car's ignition switch was damaged by an employee in charge of valet parking.

Union Pacific Railroad Co. employee seeks damages after collision allegedly injured him

By Philip Gonzales |
TEXARKANA – A railroad worker alleges he was injured when the cars of ties he was riding struck a work train in Mount Pleasant.

Father seeks more than $200,000 from Humble Urban Air LLC over son's alleged injury

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A father alleges his son was injured at a Humble park on an unprotected part of a trampoline.

Centerpoint Energy Inc. named in suit by man who hit marker with lawn mower

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured when he struck a marker used to indicate buried utilities with his lawn mower.

Union Pacific Railroad Co. employee alleges knee injuries caused by work environment

By Philip Gonzales |
GALVESTON – A railroad worker alleges he is unable to work because of knee deterioration caused by an unsafe work environment.

Children allege Ford truck woman was driving in SH 47 accident was not crashworthy

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – The children of a woman killed in a single-vehicle auto accident in Brazos County allege the truck she was driving was not crashworthy.

Noble Corp. employee alleges he was retaliated against after filing discrimination complaint

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A Mississippi man alleges he was subjected to discriminatory treatment because of his race while working for a Sugar Land employer.

Consumer claims Automated Safety Hitch Inc. never delivered product he ordered

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A Katy consumer claims he paid more than $14,000 for a hitch from a Sanger company that was never delivered.

Biker seeks more than $100,000 from Gray Wolf Canine Rehabilitation after alleged dog attack

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was bitten by a pit bull while riding his bike in a Spring neighborhood.

Wal-Mart employee alleges race, sex were a factor in her termination

By Philip Gonzales |
GALVESTON – An African-American woman alleges she was terminated from her job at a Wal-Mart distribution center because of her race and sex.