News from March 2018
Account Discovery Systems alleged to have made false statement in collection call
SHERMAN – A Grayson County consumer alleges a debt collector falsely stated it issued a petition for wage garnishment.
Oral arguments slated in battle to unseal Russell Budd’s testimony on asbestos memo
HOUSTON – Next month, an appellate court will hear oral arguments on whether to unseal testimony given by renowned plaintiff’s attorney Russell Budd on the “Terrell memo.”
Klein withdraws motion to seal in lawsuit against Kallop Enterprises
BEAUMONT – A cease-fire has been issued in a battle to seal a controversial court document.
Texas AG praises 5th Circuit ruling to uphold state’s sanctuary cities law
AUSTIN – On March 13, Attorney General Ken Paxton praised a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit upholding all but application of one word of Senate Bill 4, a measure that bans sanctuary cities in Texas.
Client Services alleged to have harassed man with collection calls
HOUSTON – A consumer alleges he has been harassed by a debt collector's calls.
Consumer alleges Accelerated Financial Solutions continued to call after asked to stop
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer is seeking damages from a debt collector over allegations it continued to call her after she asked it to stop.
Minor allegedly injured at Staybridge Suites hotel by bathroom shelf
HOUSTON – A Houston woman has filed a suit against the managers of a hotel in the city after a minor child was allegedly injured by a shelf.
Former meat cutter for Halal Beasley Ranch alleges he is owed unpaid wages
GALVESTON – A Brownsville man alleges his former slaughterhouse employer failed to pay him the correct rate for overtime work.
Consumer claims Convergent Outsourcing called without permission
HOUSTON – A consumer alleges a third-party debt collector continues to call him after he revoked his consent to receive calls.
Woman alleges water in front of Kroger ice cooler caused fall
HOUSTON – A Kroger shopper alleges that water on the floor caused her to fall and injure her knee.
Rusk woman files suit against two physicians over negligence allegations
HOUSTON – A Rusk couple alleges the negligence of two physicians caused the amputations of both of the wife's legs.
Schwarzenegger reportedly in talks with lawyers to sue big oil for climate change, first-degree murder
AUSTIN – Cities and counties apparently aren’t the only ones who want to sue big oil for climate change.
On March 11 at the SXSW festival in Austin, Arnold Schwarzenegger said in a Politico podcast that he’s in talks with law firms about suing global oil companies “for knowingly killing people all over the world.”
Man alleges PHO 249 failed to warn of exposed electrical wires on sign
HOUSTON – A man is seeking damages from the owner of a Houston property after he was electrocuted by an outdoor sign.
T-N-T Trucking of Pioneer Louisiana, drivers named in suit over I-20 collision
MARSHALL – Two individuals are seeking damages from several motorists after their vehicle was struck on an interstate in Gregg County.
Whiteroc Drywall, GD&D Drywall alleged to owe unpaid wages to former employee
HOUSTON – Two limited liability companies are alleged to have misclassified employees as independent contractors.
Atlantic Credit and Finance alleged to have wrongfully disclosed debt to third party
HOUSTON – A Bryan consumer alleges a debt collector wrongfully disclosed a purported debt to a third party.
Ace Hardware customer alleges forklift injured hand
GALVESTON – A customer of a Friendswood hardware store alleges his hand was injured by a forklift while shopping.
Judge Gilstrap orders Chi Mei to pay Eidos Display $8.2M in patent lawsuit
TYLER – A federal judge has ruled that Chi Mei Innolux Corp. must pay Eidos Display LLC and Eidos III LLC a combined $8.2 million in a settlement over alleged infringing of a patent dealing with LCD displays.
Bryan TV company brings trademark infringement claim against Glenn Beck-owned network
HOUSTON – A Bryan-based television creation and production company is suing a conservative news and entertainment network owned by Glenn Beck on allegations of trademark infringement, recent Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas records indicate.
Patient alleges Lake Jackson Medical Spa treatments caused scarring
HOUSTON – A Brazoria County woman alleges negligent treatment at a medical spa caused scarring.