News from July 2018
Patient alleges Harris County dentist's negligence during root canal caused injuries
HOUSTON – A patient alleges a Harris County dentist caused her injury during a root canal.
Gateway Frontline Services car alleged to have struck pedestrian at Hobby Airport
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was injured at Hobby Airport when she was struck by an electrical car transporting passengers.
Discrimination suit filed against MD Anderson Cancer Center by former employee
HOUSTON – A former employee of a Harris County medical center alleges she was treated differently because of her disability.
Dry Clean Planet employee alleges company failed to repair machine that injured her
HOUSTON – An employee of a Spring dry cleaners alleges she was injured while working because of faulty equipment.
AMCOL Systems alleged to have failed to remove paid balance from credit report
SHERMAN – A Collin County consumer alleges that a debt collector failed to remove an account after it was paid.
Harris Co. woman sues Quanell X for misrepresenting himself as legal counsel
HOUSTON – A high-profile local civil rights activist is facing a lawsuit from a Harris County woman who claims he committed barratry.
Disposed: judge approves arbitration for former Texans Cheerleaders' labor suit
HOUSTON – A labor lawsuit pitting the Houston Texans against a group of former members of its cheerleading squad has been disposed, per recent Houston federal court records.
AG Paxton leads 11-state coalition in brief to prevent Texas from becoming a sanctuary state for abortions
Leading an 11-state coalition, Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit defending the federal government’s refusal to facilitate abortions for unlawfully-present minor aliens who were apprehended while attempting to enter the country.
Wright Waste Management alleged to have failed to pay overtime wages to drivers
HOUSTON – A Houston-based recycling company is alleged to have failed to pay its drivers for the overtime hours they worked.
Convergent Outsourcing alleged to have failed to disclose identity when calling consumers
HOUSTON – Two Montgomery consumers allege that a debt collector contacted them without disclosing its identity.
Chandler Contracting Co. employee alleges ladders caused foot injury
HOUSTON – An employee of a construction company alleges he was injured while working because his employer failed to provide equipment in a safe condition.
There’s a reason it’s called ‘an obstacle course’
According to the “About Us” blurb on its website, “Showcase Entertainment is the premier provider of party rentals and event entertainment in Houston. The company offers customers everything from bounce houses, inflatables, and water slides, to animals, entertainers and carnival rides and games.
Ninth Court affirms dismissal of wrongful termination lawsuit against PAISD
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court’s ruling granting the Port Arthur Independent School District’s plea to the jurisdiction in a wrongful termination lawsuit.
Marathon Petroleum worker's refusal to act as co-conspirator in implementing illegal policy led to termination, suit claims
GALVESTON – Marathon Petroleum Company, LP and Blanchard Petroleum are accused of firing a worker who refused to obey a policy they implemented that was reportedly illegal.
Convicted hail attorney fingers three others in barratry scheme
Attorneys named by Kent Livesay deny being involved -- one says he's "full of crap."
Suit alleges sporting goods retailer fired worker suffering from rare lung disease
HOUSTON – A Katy woman alleges a sporting goods retailer fired her because of her medical condition.
Worker sues over slip and fall inside oil storage tank, claims he suffered left foot injury
GALVESTON – A Harris County man has filed a lawsuit after allegedly sustaining a left foot injury while cleaning the inside of an oil storage tank, recent Galveston County District Court records show.
Woman alleges water at Houston hotel entrance caused fall
HOUSTON – A guest alleges she was injured at a Houston hotel because of water at the entrance.
Typhoon Texas guest alleges injuries from riding Monster Storm attraction
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was injured at the Typhoon Texas waterpark when a raft she was in struck a retention wall.
D E Aguilar Paint and Remodeling employee seeks more than $200,000 over saw accident
HOUSTON – An employee of a Harris County company is seeking damages after a finger was severed while using a table saw.