News from July 2018
$50 million sought from Sparkletts Water, driver over fatal collision with bicyclist
HOUSTON – The widow and adult children of a bicyclist struck and killed in Houston are seeking damages from the driver and his employer.
Event rental business: women's injuries from obstacle course slide caused by 'an unavoidable accident'
HOUSTON – An event rental business sued for foot and ankle injuries allegedly sustained by two mothers during an afterschool event last year at an elementary school asserts no wrongdoing.
Pipefitter challenges validity of hair sample test, says 'false result' resulted in termination
HOUSTON – A pipefitter’s lawsuit against the Houston Area Safety Council and Psychomedics, Inc. disputes the validity of a late 2016 hair sample test conducted by the defendants.
Worker sues after suffering torn meniscus in right knee
HOUSTON – A Houston man blames an on the job knee injury on Paveco Asphalt Paving & Construction, LLC.
Slip and fall at clinic prompts dentist to file lawsuit
HOUSTON – A dentist has filed a lawsuit against a clinic where he was working at over a slip and fall he allegedly experienced earlier this year, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Customer alleges sewage in Saltgrass Steakhouse restroom caused fall
HOUSTON – A guest at a Houston-area restaurant alleges she was injured when she slipped on sewage that came from a drain on the floor of the restroom.
Bill Wyly Development alleges it is owed more than $20,000 for home construction
GALVESTON – A Galveston County contractor alleges it was not paid in full for the construction of a new home.
MRS Associates alleged to have harassed woman with collection calls
HOUSTON – A New Jersey debt collector is alleged to have harassed a woman with its collection calls.
Guest seeks more than $200,000 after fall at US Reif Sawyer Heights Lofts Texas
HOUSTON – A guest at a Houston property alleges she suffered brain and head injuries after slipping on water in the lobby.
Man shot at Houston apartment complex alleges Eureka Multifamily Group did not have adequate security
HOUSTON – A man shot twice at a Houston apartment complex earlier this year is seeking damages from the owners and managers of the property over allegations they failed to provide adequate security.
Timewise Food Store alleged to have failed to warn of ice that caused woman to fall
HOUSTON – An invitee at a Houston gas station alleges she was injured after slipping on ice.
Jefferson County escapes jailer’s suit, justices find Floyd erred by denying jurisdiction plea
BEAUMONT - The Ninth Court of Appeals has held a district judge erred by not dismissing a whistleblower suit brought against Jefferson County by one of its sergeants.
Waitress alleges restaurant's bottle cap gimmick caused slip and fall
HOUSTON – A waitress’s slip and fall lawsuit alleges her employer’s gimmick involving used bottle caps caused her to suffer injuries.
Personal injury case against Turkish Airlines claims 'unsecured' beverage cart landed on passenger
HOUSTON – An international flight between the U.S. and Turkey two years ago reportedly resulted in injuries and litigation for a female passenger, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Former employee alleges Faust Distributing terminated her because of age
GALVESTON – A woman alleges she was terminated from her job at a distribution company because of her age.
Joint status report: settlement in Ted Nugent copyright infringement case 'possible but appears unlikely'
HOUSTON – The parties in a copyright infringement lawsuit pertaining to a concert image of an iconic classic rock musician have submitted a joint status report into the case, per recent Houston federal court records.
Kaufman Co. woman's suit alleges slip and fall at Tyler mall
MARSHALL – A Kaufman County woman has brought a slip and fall lawsuit against a Nashville, Tenn.-based janitorial service contractor for injuries she purportedly sustained last year at an East Texas shopping center.
Attorney’s $100M defamation suit against 'vexatious' litigant to continue, court denies motion to dismiss
DENTON – A North Texas attorney who claims he was fired because of defamatory statements made about him will continue to pursue his lawsuit against the man who allegedly made the statements.
Suit claims baseball facility responsible for spectator's head injury
HOUSTON – A recreational athletic facility in League City is blamed for a head injury allegedly sustained by a female spectator during a youth baseball tournament last month.
Church sues ex-pastor for trespassing on premises, seeks TRO
HOUSTON – Bethlehem Temple Church of God In Christ is suing a former pastor for allegedly trespassing on its premises, recent Harris County District Court records show.