News from January 2018
Appellate court rules 'death penalty sanction' against NRG & Associates was excessive
DALLAS – On Dec. 21, the 5th District of Texas at Dallas Court of Appeals reversed a decision by a lower court to impose a “death penalty sanction” against debt recovery company NRG & Associates when it did not appear in mediation for the lawsuit brought against it by Service Transfer Inc.
Amarillo appeals court upholds reprimand of attorney who accused judge of bias
AMARILLO – The Texas 7th District Court of Appeals at Amarillo has upheld the public reprimand of attorney Laurie Ray Hamlett, who was found by a trial court to have violated professional conduct rules.
Red Roof Inn claims former employee stole money during front desk shift, court documents seek repayment
HOUSTON – Red Roof Inn is demanding a former employee pay back money he allegedly stole last year.
Man seeks more than $100,000 from David Weekly Homes after fall down stairs
HOUSTON – The owner of a Harris County home alleges he was injured because the home's constructors build a defective set of stairs.
Livesay suspended again, Edinburg attorney charged with barratry
HIDALGO COUNTY – Over the past several years, Edinburg attorney Kent Livesay has experienced his own share of legal troubles, from being fingered in a barratry lawsuit to being suspended for misconduct.
Tamnine LLC clerk alleges she is owed unpaid wages, overtime compensation
SHERMAN – A woman alleges she was not paid the appropriate overtime rate while employed as a convenience store clerk.
Tenant seeks more than $200,000 from Hampton Hill GP, others over bedbug allegations
HOUSTON – A tenant alleges the owners of his rental property failed to disclose the bedbug infestation.
Black maintenance technician files discrimination complaint against Lone Star College System
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges he was subjected to disparate treatment by his employer because of his race.
Houston doctor alleged to have failed to diagnose patient's heart condition
HOUSTON – Estate representatives allege a Houston doctor failed to diagnose their decedent's cardiovascular disease.
Brazoria County woman seeks title to mobile home she alleges was a gift
GALVESTON – A Brazoria County woman alleges the title to a mobile home given to her as a wedding gift was never signed over to her.
Battle to seal divisive filing erupts in suit brought by Klein Enterprises, fallout surging past courtroom
BEAUMONT – A fiery feud that extends far beyond litigants in a lawsuit has turned up the heat at the Jefferson County courthouse, as the presiding judge in the case must now decide on whether to permanently seal a controversial court document.
Pool Fences LLC seeks declaration over mechanic's liens
GALVESTON – A Cypress limited liability company allegations that liens filed against it are invalid.
USCA Securities alleges individual owes more than $450,000 for arbitration award
GALVESTON – A Houston securities broker dealer alleges a Galveston man has failed to pay an arbitration award.
Ferguson Law obtains TRO in fatal New Mexico 18-wheeler crash
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm has obtained a temporary restraining order preserving all evidence related to a violent 18-wheeler crash outside of Albuquerque on Dec. 22.
Patron seeks damages from VC of Willowbrook LTD over alleged hair dye injuries
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured at a salon when she had her hair dyed.
Driver alleges Air Liquide America LLP failed to maintain safe premises
HOUSTON – A Harris County man employed as a hazardous materials commercial truck driver alleges he was burned by chemicals while working.
Consumer alleges Data International Inc. is not entitled to collect purported debt
SHERMAN – A Lewisville consumer claims a debt collector is attempting to collect a purported debt that it is not entitled to collect.
Patron alleges hard object in turkey chili served by Cafe Express caused him to break crown
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges food served to him at a shopping center's restaurant caused him to break dental work.
Guest alleges room at Extended Stay America hotel had bed bugs
HOUSTON – A Laredo man has filed suit against a Houston hotel over allegations his room was infested with bed bugs.
Daughter says Fort Bend Co. nursing facility responsible for mother's death
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County nursing facility faces a wrongful death lawsuit from a woman who claims that her mother succumbed to injuries sustained from a fall more than a year ago, recent Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas records indicate.