News from July 2018
No-evidence summary judgment to Kia, Autoliv in auto accident case affirmed
HOUSTON – On July 12, the 14th Court of Appeals upheld a no-evidence summary judgment in a products liability case a consumer filed against Kia and airbag company Autoliv.
Village of Tiki Island unsuccessful in its trek for plea of jurisdiction in land-use lawsuit
HOUSTON – The village of Tiki Island and related parties lost its appeal in ongoing land-use case as the 14th Court of Appeals denied their plea of jurisdiction July 10.
Why Texas was such a risky market for insurance providers
Why was Texas such a risky market for providers of property insurance? Was it hurricanes? Tornadoes? Hail storms? Floods?
Element Fleet driver alleged to have drove through stop sign in Montgomery County crash
HOUSTON – A motorist alleges an employee of a Minnesota-based company drove through a stop sign in Montgomery County and caused her injury.
Suit slams law enforcement agencies for searching Baytown couple's home without probable cause
HOUSTON – Several law enforcement agencies are implemented in a Baytown couple’s federal lawsuit claiming their home was illegally searched two years ago.
Court records: first ex-Texans Cheerleader to sue team for underpayment agrees to arbitration
HOUSTON – The first ex-Houston Texans Cheerleader to sue the team for underpayment has reportedly decided to let her case go into arbitration.
Invitee alleges negligence of Houston Aquarium caused fall
HOUSTON – A Houston woman alleges she was injured at the Houston Aquarium in a fall.
PECKAR & ABRAMSON: Courtney Bryan Sheafer joins Peckar & Abramson's Houston Office
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Courtney Bryan Sheaffer has joined the firm’s Houston office as an Associate.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Commends Department of Labor for Heeding His Request to Rescind the Unlawful Obama-Era Persuader Rule
Attorney General Paxton today commended the U.S. Department of Labor after it rescinded the Obama-era Persuader Rule, which violated the federal Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN DIVISION July 20 4:18-cv-00519 WAPP TECH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ET AL V. BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
Couple sues after body wax procedure injures wife
HOUSTON – A Harris County couple has filed a lawsuit after the wife allegedly sustained injuries while undergoing a body wax.
Female welder says she was fired because of pregnancy
HOUSTON – A Georgia woman who formerly worked as a welder for Schlumberger Technology Corp. has sued the company for wrongful termination, alleging she was fired because she was expecting.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court Docket: August 2018
THERESA HERNANDEZ ET AL vs. BECHTEL CORPORATION ET AL
Construction worker sustains injuries from 'energized' saw, pursues legal action against employer
HOUSTON – A construction worker alleges he was injured by a saw he was using and has filed a lawsuit, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Capital One Auto Finance accused of terminating cancer-stricken employee
SHERMAN – Capital One Auto Finance, Inc. has been sued by a Texas man who claims the business fired him for having cancer.
Harris Co. judge approves nonsuit of sperm donor's lawsuit
HOUSTON – A lawsuit alleging a Harris County man’s sperm donation was destroyed without explanation was non-suited, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Ferguson Law Firm lands three results in 2017 Top Fifty
BEAUMONT – The Ferguson Law Firm of Beaumont, Texas continues its trend of noteworthy results with the release of 2017’s List of Top Fifty Verdicts and Top Fifty Settlements for the State of Texas.
An Open Letter to the University of Texas Board of Regents
Mark Pulliam writes "to express my chagrin, bordering on exasperation, at the continuing hijinks at UT-Austin under the so-called leadership of President Greg Fenves."
American expat in S. Korea says Houston-based employer favored Korean workers
HOUSTON – An American expatriate in South Korea is suing his Houston-based employer for discrimination based on nationality.
Lawsuit: collection agency discriminated against bill collector because of religion
HOUSTON – A professional collection agency is accused of fostering a hostile work environment by a former employee who is a practicing Muslim.