News from June 2018
Mother files suit against UTMB at Galveston over alleged fetal monitoring issues during labor
GALVESTON – A mother alleges her child suffered developmental delays because a fetal monitor was not properly applied during labor.
Property owners allege Cabo Construction damaged home during work to repair Harvey damages
GALVESTON – A Galveston County couple allege a Hitchcock contractor damaged their home while making repairs.
Consumer claims Aargon Collection Agency used misleading language in collection letter
HOUSTON – A consumer alleges misleading language used in a debt collection letter caused her a risk of harm.
Former Lamar softball coaches obtain TRO against university
BEAUMONT – The former coaches of the Lamar University women’s softball team were granted a temporary restraining order on Monday, June 11.
Court papers accuse art business of defrauding customer out of nearly $30K, claims pieces of artwork not delivered
HOUSTON – Harris County resident Robert Jacob Voskuhl accuses an art business and its proprietor of defrauding him out of nearly $30,000.
District court erred in ruling Amerril Energy and U.S. KingKing are alter egos, appeals court says
HOUSTON – A dispute between a Houston-based oil well operator and four of its servicers is on its way back to a Harris County court after a three-judge Texas appeals panel found the trial court had not proven alter ego status between the well's operators.
Appeals court reverses Harris County district court decision denying dismissal of TCPA case
HOUSTON – A Harris County district court was too quick to deny a motion to dismiss a Flower Mound-based staff leasing and human resources countersuit in Texas Citizens' Participation Act (TCPA) litigation with a former employee, a Texas appeals court recently ruled.
Patent case between RMS Medical Products, EMED Technologies transferred from Texas to New York
MARSHALL – A patent infringement case was transferred to a new district after a judge decided a distributor’s location failed to prove the Texas district was the proper venue, according to a June 4 opinion of the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas.
VirnetX continues battle with Apple, wants award doubled to $1 billion in patent lawsuit
TYLER – A company that won a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple Inc. wants the Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas to up its ordered award to $1 billion, according to a motion for entry of judgment submitted June 4.
Dog fight: resident's lawsuit against League City slams canine recreation area near property
GALVESTON – Timothy Harrington has filed a lawsuit against the City of League City over a dog recreation area adjacent to his property.
It’s ‘all you can eat’ at TWIA
It’s hard to resist an all-you-can-eat buffet. The idea of being able to devour as much as you want for a flat fee – going back for seconds, thirds, etc. – is very appealing, especially if you have a big appetite. But it’s best to resist the temptation to really get your money’s worth by overeating.
Butcher alleges unsafe saw severed fingers, seeks $200,000 from LMMM Houston No. 37
HOUSTON – A butcher at a Houston store alleges his employer's failure to provide safe equipment caused two of his fingers to be severed.
Guidance College alleges Wufoo accounts were deleted by unknown individual
HOUSTON – A religious institution alleges an unknown individual deleted information off of an online account without authorization.
Man alleges disability was factor in termination from Harris County Fresh Water Supply District
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was discriminated against by his employer because of his disability.
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County alleged to have misclassified workers as independent contractors
HOUSTON – A former Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County worker alleges he was misclassified as an independent contractor and denied overtime pay.
Former One Global Telecom employee files discrimination suit over termination
HOUSTON – A Montgomery County man alleges he was terminated by his employer based on his perceived disability after sustaining a bullet wound to his shoulder.
Sams Limousine and Transportation alleged to have failed to pay laborers overtime wages
HOUSTON – Two Houston residents allege that they were not paid for overtime work by their limousine company employer.
Former Meals on Wheels Ministry CEO alleges he was terminated shortly after requesting medical leave
TYLER – A former chief executive officer of a Tyler nonprofit alleges he was terminated because he sought a medical leave.
5th circuit appeal for injunctive relief follows allegations of ADA violations by Texas courts
SAN ANTONIO - The Manhattan resident who sued her San Antonio-based mother Mauricette Fairley for fraudulently and unconstitutionally guardianizing her blind military veteran father James Fairley has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal without Prejudice with the federal Western District Court of Texas.
Lawsuit blames hotel worker's drowning death during Harvey on improper planning for floods
DALLAS – The surviving relatives of a Houston hotel employee who perished on the job during a hurricane last year have sued her employer and several others, according to recent Dallas County District Court records.