News from October 2018
Academy shopper alleges business failed to warn of wet floor that caused fall
HOUSTON – A shopper at a Houston store alleges a wet floor caused her to fall and injure her back, neck and leg.
JPL Recovery Solutions alleged to have harassed consumer with collection calls
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer alleges a debt collector has harassed him with calls.
Consumer claims Atlantic Credit & Finance unlawfully called him at work to collect alleged debt
HOUSTON – A Harris County consumer alleges a debt collector unlawfully contacted him at his workplace.
Houston couple alleges All American Properties failed to upkeep neighboring property
HOUSTON – A Houston couple alleges a landlord has failed to maintain a property near theirs.
Consumer alleges Kemper withdrew $810 from bank account without signing contract
HOUSTON – A Harris County consumer alleges an insurance company wrongfully withdrew money from her bank account without a contract.
First District court reverses decision on easement access on Harris County property
HOUSTON – A state appeals court has largely reversed a jury decision in favor of a couple regarding express easements near their property.
14th District upholds ruling ordering Evangel Healthcare Charities to pay more than $8,000 to nurse
HOUSTON – A home health care company has lost a Texas Payday Act wage appeal over lost wages that were never paid to a former employee.
FERNELIUS SIMON PLLC: Fernelius Simon named to National Best Law Firms List for 2019
Houston-based Fernelius Simon PLLC has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America in its 2019 Best Law Firms listing.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Consumer Protection Division Attorneys Receive Rising Star Award for Obtaining $25 Million in Illegal Debt Collection Lawsuit
The Texas Attorney General’s Office today announced that Consumer Protection Division Assistant Attorneys General Rick Berlin and Stephanie Eberhardt received the prestigious Rising Star award from the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC).
Records show Gravely & Pearson offered to ‘counsel’ school districts hit by Harvey at ‘NO COST’
SAN ANTONIO – Days after Hurricane Harvey hit, a law firm specializing in suing insurance companies offered to counsel school districts hammered by the storm “behind the scenes” and at “NO COST.”
Tony Buzbee wants to be Houston’s next mayor
HOUSTON – One of Texas’ most recognizable trial layers says he wants to put Houston on the map by becoming the city’s next mayor.
Shopper claims dimmed lighting caused her to fall down out of order escalator at department store
HOUSTON – A local woman is suing a department store after she allegedly tripped and fell down an out of order escalator.
Woman blames towing company for dropping vehicle during call
HOUSTON – Joshua A. Estes of The Estes Law Firm, P.C. in Richmond has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a woman who claims she was injured during a towing job last year.
Former Houston police officer says city retaliated against him over email critical of centralization efforts
HOUSTON – A former Houston police officer alleges that he was forced to quit the force over “an email of public concern” and has filed a federal lawsuit against the city.
Northland Group allegedly sent collection letter to minor
GALVESTON – A Brazoria County consumer alleges a collection agency is attempting to collect a purported debt from her minor child.
Oakdale Manor Apartments alleged to have failed to pay laborer for overtime work
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges his former employer owes him unpaid overtime wages.
Driver seeks damages from Samo Construction over Harris County auto accident
HOUSTON – A Huffman resident alleges the negligence of a construction company's employee caused a collision in Harris County.
Mainland Tool & Supply alleged to have failed to disclose it was not authorized dealer in excavator sale
GALVESTON – A waterfront construction company alleges it was not disclosed when it purchased two excavators that the seller was not an authorized dealer.
Time Mart customer alleges uneven mat caused fall, knee injury
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured at a Humble business because an uneven mat caused him to fall.
UT Physicians employee alleges boxes in ABM Industries storage area fell on her, causing injuries
HOUSTON – More than $200,000 is sought from a Harris County business over allegations a negligently maintained storage area caused injuries to an individual.