News from May 2018
Trial lawyer money fails to push Bradley past Chappell in race to replace Judge Floyd
BEAUMONT – Despite the generous financial support she received from her fellow plaintiff’s attorneys, Tina Bradley could not overcome her Democratic rival, Melody Chappell, in the runoff race to become the next judge for the 172nd District Court.
Former Golden Town International carpenter alleges he is owed unpaid wages
HOUSTON – A former carpenter of a company that designs, remodels and customizes restaurant furniture alleges that he was not paid at the appropriate rate for overtime work.
Woman claims General Electric-manufactured refrigerator injured hand
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured by a plate on her refrigerator and is seeking $1 million in damages from the manufacturers.
Ba-Ker Tank Head Co. alleged to owe unpaid overtime wages to inside sales employees
SHERMAN – A Fort Worth company is alleged to have failed to pay inside sales employees overtime pay.
Woman alleges vision is impaired after LASIK surgery at International Eyecare Laser
HOUSTON – A patient alleges her vision is now impaired and she wasn't treated for metal shavings left in her eyes after a LASIK surgery.
Louisiana man alleges he was struck and injured by pipe at drilling rig site
HOUSTON – A Lafayette Parish, Louisiana resident alleges he was injured at a worksite when a pipe fell on him.
Montgomery Co. man lodges age discrimination allegations against Maverick Drilling and Exploration, Freedom Production
HOUSTON – A Montgomery County man has brought a wrongful termination lawsuit against Maverick Drilling and Exploration Ltd. and Freedom Production, Inc., accusing the defendants of firing him because of his age.
Ex-Texans cheerleader sues team for underpayment, alleges mistreatment from squad manager
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman who used to be a member of the Houston Texans Cheerleaders has pursued legal action against the NFL franchise on claims she was underpaid during her year-long tenure, according to recent Houston federal court records.
Trial court to determine whether Vidor church's suit over leaky roof to be dismissed with or without prejudice
BEAUMONT – An appellate court has reversed an order that denied a motion to dismiss filed by the architects and engineers a Vidor church claims failed to keep a roof from leaking after a three-year multimillion dollar project.
Baylor doctor denied motion to dismiss patient's negligence suit over tumor
HOUSTON – The Court of Appeals for the 1st District of Texas denied a doctor’s motion to reverse a trial court decision May 15 in a case filed by a man who alleged he was subjected to unnecessary surgery.
Lawsuit filed in weekend explosion at Pasadena refinery, worker claims to be among more than 20 injured
HOUSTON – Last Saturday’s explosion at a refinery in Pasadena has yielded a lawsuit, recent Harris County District Court records indicate.
Worker alleges negligent supervision led to mishandling of caustic, burn injuries
HOUSTON – A Mississippi man claims he sustained burns while handling caustic at a Houston area plant more than a year ago.
PlazAmericas Mall shopper alleges wet floor caused fall, seeks more than $200,000
HOUSTON – A shopper at a Harris County mall alleges a wet floor caused her to fall.
Damage amount lowered by appellate court in Valero oil refinery explosion case
HOUSTON – The 14th District Court of Appeals recently affirmed a remittitur judgment in a case involving an explosion at an oil refinery.
Justices grant dismissal of suit against XTO Energy over flash fire at North Dakota well pad
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court ruled that a lawsuit over injuries sustained in a well fire does not belong in the state because the majority of witnesses are from North Dakota and surrounding states.
Appellate court reverses dismissal of chemical burn suit against Diamond Offshore
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded a decision in a seaman's injury case over a clause in his employment contract.
Hunter Warfield alleged to have harassed Friendswood woman with calls
BROWNSVILLE – A Friendswood consumer alleges a Florida debt collector has harassed her with phone calls.
Former nonprofit employee faces litigation over alleged embezzlement
HOUSTON – Houston’s America for All, Inc.; Central American Resource Center, 501(c); and Teodoro Aguiluz, doing business as Central American Resource Center, are suing a former employee for alleged embezzlement, recent Harris County District Court records indicate.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court Docket: June 2018
JAMES A DIXON vs. A W CHESTERTON CO ET AL
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION May 17 2:18-cv-00209-RWS HEALTH WATCH, LLC V. HUAWEI DEVICE USA INC. ET AL