News from January 2018
Anatomy of a Witch Hunt
Part 1: The indictment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was procured through deception.
Court documents accuse insurance agent of sexually harassing employee
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman employed by an insurance agency has brought a sexual harassment lawsuit against the proprietor, recent state district court records show.
Cutter claims trailer company fired him because of race
HOUSTON – Asserting his firing almost three years ago following an altercation with a co-worker was racially motivated, Walker County resident Ray A. Crooks has filed a lawsuit.
Terminix employee files class action seeking allegedly unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON – An employee of a pest control company alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages.
Former Ultimate Pediatric Care employee alleges she was terminated after filing wage complaint
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation for filing a complaint about unlawful overtime pay practices.
Wrongful death suit filed against James Construction Group over auto accident
TEXARKANA – A Garland couple and two Arkansas residents have filed a suit over a motor vehicle accident in Bowie County.
DRE Properties alleges it is owed unpaid rent
GALVESTON – A Galveston County limited liability company alleges an individual has failed to pay a debt.
Consumer files suit against GC Services over alleged contact with third party
HOUSTON – A Florida consumer alleges a Houston debt collector unlawfully contacted a third party in connection with an alleged debt.
Widow accuses San Jacinto Manor operators of negligence
HOUSTON – A widow is seeking damages from the operators of San Jacinto Manor over her late husband's care.
Note holder alleges Zentech Inc. defaulted on notes
HOUSTON – A Houston individual seeks payment of two promissory notes that have allegedly gone into default.
Man alleges he was assaulted at Gaslamp, seeks more than $200,000 in damages
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is seeking damages after he was allegedly assaulted at a Houston bar.
Tenant alleges Stoneleigh Sierra, others failed to correct issues in apartment
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges that her landlords did not remedy mold growth in her apartment.
Consumer claims Compass Bank calls harassed him
GALVESTON – A Galveston consumer alleges an Alabama business harassed him with calls.
5th District Court of Appeals upholds arbitration confirmation in Southwest Securities case
DALLAS – The Texas 5th District Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling by the 44th Judicial District Court upholding a ruling confirming an arbitration award in a case involving Southwest Securities Inc.
Case against Dallas County by former sheriff's deputy sent back to trial court
DALLAS – The court of appeals for the 5th District partially affirmed and partially reversed a lower court’s decision regarding the case of Rodney D. Bailey, a sheriff's deputy who sued Dallas County and others over allegations of wrongful termination.
9th District reverses and remands ruling in favor of former client in attorney fee dispute
BEAUMONT – The 9th District Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a ruling in an attorney's fee case.
TMZ video shows strippers lap dancing with Tony Buzbee during Harvey relief party
HOUSTON – One of Texas’ most prominent attorneys was the recent recipient of multiple lap dances while being serenaded by Snoop Dogg during a Harvey Relief party.
Houston Methodist can’t pass slip & fall off as a med-mal, justices find
HOUSTON – A slip and fall lawsuit brought against Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital “isn’t” a health care liability claim, according to the First District Court of Appeals.
Dismissed: Asbestos mesothelioma lawsuits against Chevron U.S.A.
BEAUMONT – A pair of lawsuits alleging mesothelioma through asbestos exposure brought against Chevron U.S.A. were recently dismissed.
Sticky floor or sticky fingers?
Sticky floor or sticky fingers?
Would you be shocked if you went inside a movie theater and saw a movie playing?
How about if you saw someone in a booth at the front of the building selling tickets? A concession stand inside with teenagers in silly outfits vending popcorn, candy, and carbonated beverages? A dimly lit or darkened room down the hall with a large screen in front of rows of cushioned seats? Would any of those things surprise you?
No, of course not. Why? Because those are things you expect to see at movie theaters.