News from June 2018
Motorist's suit implicates Mexican restaurant in two-vehicle accident
HOUSTON – A Mexican eatery is implicated in a lawsuit filed over a recent two-vehicle accident, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Galveston Co. man sues Comcast after tripping over 'exposed' cable at residence
HOUSTON – A Galveston County man is suing Comcast after he allegedly tripped over a cable outside of his residence, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Golfer blames country club for slip and fall on foot bridge
HOUSTON – A round of golf at a local country club ended in a slip and fall for a Harris County man, according to a local state district lawsuit.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION June 26 2:18-cv-00266-RWS-RSP TECHNO LICENSING LLC V. AT&T, INC.
Trial lawyer proclamation: Why the ‘heck’ shouldn’t Purdue pay for creating opioid epidemic
DALLAS – Because Purdue Pharma “made billions” selling opioids, “why the heck should it not pay for creating this epidemic” – that was the rhetorical question offered by attorney Jay Henderson, who represents numerous Texas counties currently engrossed in opioid litigation, at a recent conference.
Letter to the editor: Lawsuits aren't the solution to addressing climate change issues
There’s every reason to be alarmed by some personal injury lawyers’ efforts to abuse our courts and cash in on the climate change debate (“Climate Change: A Plea for Leadership and Legislation, Not Litigation,” June 22, 2018). It’s a long running effort dating back to the 1990s but seems to be picking up steam once again.
Woman seeks up to $200,000 from Houston restaurant owners over fall
HOUSTON – A woman alleges a restaurant's negligent hiring of employees caused her injuries when she slipped and fell at the premises.
KSW Oilfield Rental, Dupre Energy Services alleged to have failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON – Two fluid management equipment and solids control companies are alleged to have misclassified solids control consultants as independent contractors.
Greater Texas Metal Recycling employee alleges falling pipes injured ankle, leg
HOUSTON – A man alleges he was injured while working when a forklift operator struck pipes and caused them to fall on him.
Wisenbaker Builder Services owe unpaid overtime wages, former employees allege
HOUSTON – Two former inside sales representatives of a Houston company allege that they were misclassified as exempt from receiving overtime pay.
Jefferson County 136th District Court Docket: July 2018
CRYSTAL TIGNER vs. TIFFANY EUTON ET AL
Failed home improvements prompt Harris Co. woman to sue MaxHome, Temo
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman has pursued legal action over home improvements purportedly gone wrong.
ABM Industries faces assault and battery suit from female employee
HOUSTON – Harris County resident Juventina Lopez is suing her employer in response to alleged assault and battery at the hands of her superior, recent local state district court records show.
Appeals court sends homeowners association's lawsuit over flood damage back to Harris County
HOUSTON – A homeowners association's lawsuit to recover the cost of flood damage to a reserve tract in a Harris County community is on its way back to a local district court after a Texas appeals court ruled, in part, that the lower court had been wrong to find for defendants in the case.
Florida Gas Transmission's claims against FCC Environmental VP dismissed
HOUSTON – In an opinion issued June 21, the 1st District Court of Appeals reversed a ruling that dismissed Florida Gas Transmission Co.'s claims against the vice president and general counsel of a pipeline maintenance company.
dd's Discounts shopper alleges liquid in aisle caused fall
HOUSTON – A shopper at a Houston discount store alleges she injured her leg in a fall caused by liquid on the floor.
Woman seeks more than $200,000 from Lakecrest Townhome Association over fall
HOUSTON – A guest at a Houston property alleges she was injured in fall caused by a wooden beam.
Maintenance & Construction Services alleged to have failed to provide engineering services
HOUSTON – A contractor is alleged to have failed to provide services as outlined in a contract.
Tiempo Communications and Utility Services alleged to have failed to pay overtime wages
HOUSTON – A former operator for a cable system installer alleges the company refused to pay him overtime wages in accordance with the law.
Harris County individual files suit against physician over allegedly failed surgery
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she is unable to walk after a surgery.