News from June 2018
State Continuing Education alleged to have unlawfully called Houston man to solicit classes
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges that a McKinney-based education institution illegally called him for telemarketing purposes.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER DIVISION June 11 6:18-cv-00267-RWS-JDL AMG PRODUCTS, INC. D/B/A AMG DEVELOPMENT ET AL V. DIRT CHEAP, LLC ET AL
Parents of Sutherland Springs victim chastise federal gov't for failing to bar alleged gunman access to firearms
SAN ANTONIO – The parents of one of the victims killed in a mass shooting at a Texas church last year have brought a $50 million lawsuit against the federal government.
Security guard pins Segway accident on outlet mall in personal injury case
HOUSTON – A security guard’s personal injury lawsuit claims he had an accident with a Segway at an area outlet mall almost two years ago.
Jefferson County 60th District Court Docket: July 2018
KRISTIAN RILEY vs. DANYALE BROWN
Bicyclist's run-in with 'unmarked' guy wire results in suit against Centerpoint
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is suing Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in response to an accident with its outdoor equipment a few months ago.
Man alleges sleep apnea was factor in termination from U.S. Zinc Corp.
HOUSTON – A former employee of a Houston-headquartered zinc oxide manufacturer alleges he was terminated because of his disability.
Double Shoe Men’s Club dancer alleges she is not paid a minimum wage
GALVESTON – An exotic dancer at a Bacliff men's club failed to pay her and other dancers a minimum wage.
Edward Sloan and Associates alleged to have harassed woman with calls over already paid debt
TYLER – A Longview consumer alleges she has been harassed by a debt collector over a debt that has already been paid.
Public Storage alleged to have retaliated against employee over medical leave
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges his employer interfered with his ability to take a medical leave.
HEB Grocery shopper seeks more than $200,000 after fall at Texas City store
GALVESTON – An HEB shopper alleges she was injured in a fall in the canned foods aisle of its Texas City location because of a substance on the floor.
Ex-Cowboys cheerleader alleges team underpaid her, implies mascot made more
DALLAS – The NFL franchise known as “America’s Team” is the latest to face legal action over alleged underpayment from an ex-cheerleader.
Man claims Lowe's sold him faulty ladder, defect caused 'substantial injuries'
HOUSTON – A San Jacinto County man sued Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC for allegedly selling him a faulty ladder two years ago.
Lawsuit asserts hospital responsible for patient's fatal fall from bed
HOUSTON – Attorney Elijah Gooden, III has filed a lawsuit against Memorial Hermann Healthcare System on behalf of the estate of a man who reportedly perished in late 2016 while under its care, per recent Harris County District Court records.
‘Frivolous’ climate change suit provokes ire of Texas AG, accuses liberals of trying to enact policy through courts
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton didn’t hold back following a hearing to dismiss New York City’s climate change lawsuit, accusing “liberal politicians” of trying to “enact disastrous policies through the courts because they have been unable to do so through the ballot box.”
Settled: Suit brought by Chevrolet owner alleging Tahoe had defective airbags
BEAUMONT – Before a jury could be selected, a Louisiana woman settled her lawsuit, which alleged she was injured in a vehicle accident because an airbag did not deploy.
Family Dollar seeks to compel discovery from slip & fall plaintiff
BEAUMONT — Family Dollar Stores of Texas recently filed a motion to compel discovery in a suit brought a Hardin County woman, who alleges the store’s negligence caused her to slip and fall.
Tenants of League City property allege landlords charge unreasonable late fee
GALVESTON – A Galveston County couple alleges their lease has a late fee provision that is grossly unreasonable and in violation of the state's property code.
Former employee of Sprouts Farmers Market alleges he was wrongfully terminated
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges he was unlawfully terminated from his job at a Spring supermarket.
Typhoon Texas patron seeks more than $200,000 after fall
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured in a fall at a Katy water park.