News from March 2018
Invitee alleges hidden hole at Houston Fuel Oil Terminal caused knee injury
HOUSTON – A man alleges he was injured at a Harris County location when he stepped into a hole that was hidden by undrained water.
Former Gordon Food Service employee seeks judgment regarding severance
HOUSTON – A Montgomery County man alleges he was not provided severance benefits as outlined in his employment agreement.
Electronics technician slips on vessel's walkway, sues employers
HOUSTON – An electronics technician has brought a slip and fall lawsuit against his employers, per recent Harris County District Court records.
East Texas attorney Clyde Siebman addresses Naples Roundtable on patent venue reforms
SHERMAN - Trial lawyer Clyde Siebman of East Texas-based Siebman, Burg, Phillips & Smith recently joined an invitation-only group of 100 judges, attorneys and academics to address issues impacting patent law.
Appellate court rules trial court did not err in case involving Ford Motor
HOUSTON – A memorandum opinion from the 14th Court of Appeals by Justice John Donovan upholds a trial court's ruling in a case involving Ford Motor Co. and an application for the approval of an asset purchase agreement.
Appeals court upholds summary judgment favoring state in deceptive practices case
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals for the State of Texas upheld a summary judgment entered in favor of the state of Texas by the 80th District Court of Harris County in a Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act lawsuit, according to an opinion filed by the appeals court on Feb. 27.
Shipley Do-Nuts faces sexual harassment suit from ex-employees, worker accuses owner of falsely imprisoning her in company-owned house
HOUSTON – Three women formerly employed by Shipley Do-Nuts have filed a lawsuit alleging they were sexually harassed by the company owner, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Southern Tire Mart hit with class action over alleged FLSA violations
HOUSTON – One of the largest commercial tire dealers in North America is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly not paying sales representatives overtime.
Would Tina Bradley be another Donald Floyd?
Soon-to-retire 172nd District Court Judge Donald Floyd has been called upon more than once to justify his decisions – and more than once has offered dubious responses or none at all.
Quest Diagnostics Inc. alleged to have continued calling consumer after consent was revoked
BROWNSVILLE – A Houston consumer alleges a New Jersey company ignored her requests to stop calling her.
Longshoreman alleges Ardmore Shipping failed to keep deck safe for workers
HOUSTON – A longshoreman alleges he was injured aboard a vessel because the deck was poorly lit.
Construction worker alleges scaffold at Houston job site caused fall
HOUSTON – A construction worker alleges an improperly assembled scaffold caused him to trip and fall.
Pedestrian files suit against Spring ISD, driver after being struck after exiting bus
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was struck by a driver after exiting a school bus.
Property owners allege Edifice Holdings work on home was substandard
GALVESTON – The owners of a Galveston property allege substandard work was used to construct their home.
Houston woman asserts former employer's tardiness policy favors white workers
HOUSTON – Asserting her former employer’s tardiness policy is harsher on non-white workers, Houston resident Denella Hawkins has filed a lawsuit.
Continued again: $1M slip & fall suit against Baptist Hospitals
BEAUMONT – A slip and fall lawsuit against a Beaumont hospital that was set for trial has been continued, again.
Boilermaker files lawsuit in response to head injury
HOUSTON – A purported industrial accident in New Mexico is the subject of a Missouri man’s lawsuit.
Auto collision suit against Southeast Texas Portable Moving settles before trial
BEAUMONT - A Lumberton woman who sued a Beaumont moving company and one of its drivers for injuries she allegedly sustained in a vehicle collision settled before her case could go to trial.
JC jury only awards plaintiff $99 following auto collision trial
BEAUMONT – After years of litigation, an automobile collision lawsuit culminated with a Jefferson County jury awarding the plaintiff only $99 for his past medical expenses.
Mental health center alleges insurer misrepresented about flood coverage
HOUSTON – A local mental health facility has sued its insurer and the company’s executive vice president for allegedly misrepresenting about its flood coverage, recent Harris County District Court records indicate.