News from September 2018
Employee alleges Covestro discriminated against him by terminated long-term disability benefits
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges his employer discriminated against him when it terminated his employment and benefits.
Oklahoma resident sues Baker Hughes over saltwater disposal facility injuries
HOUSTON – An Oklahoma resident alleges he suffered burns to 40 percent of his upper body after an explosion at a saltwater disposal facility.
Woman alleges co-owner has not accounted for proceeds of La Marque property
GALVESTON – A Galveston woman is seeking to sell a property co-owned with a Mississippi man.
Minor alleges negligence of Burlington Coat Factory of Texas caused injuries
GALVESTON – A minor and an adult are seeking damages from a retailer over allegations its negligence caused injuries to the minor.
Woman seeks $3 million from EMR Elevator over mother's injuries
GALVESTON – A Galveston woman is seeking more than $3 million from an elevator company after an elevator injured her late mother at a hospital.
Ez RV Rental & Detailing Services alleges business partner changed titles for vehicles without notice
GALVESTON – A La Marque man is alleged to have changed the titles of two recreational vehicles to his name instead of a partnership without notice.
Justices find Jefferson County immune from asbestos suit, widow of former judge brought action
HOUSTON – Over the decades, the Jefferson County courthouse has received thousands of asbestos lawsuits but has rarely been named as a defendant in one of those cases.
If the ramp was slippery, why didn’t he complain sooner?
A married couple’s world revolved around their first child. They marveled at each new stage of development. The baby crept, crawled, stood up – and fell right back down.
Final award levied against Cowboy Motorsports in wrongful termination suit, plaintiff’s attorney says company refusing to pay
BEAUMONT — In mid August, an arbitrator handed down a final award in an unlawful employment practices lawsuit. Nearly a month later, the attorney for the plaintiff says the defendant is refusing to pay.
Lawsuit: triathlon organizer's poor planning resulted in accident between cyclist, motorist
HOUSTON – An Angelina County man who participated in a local triathlon last year claims he was hit by a motorist during the event and has filed a state district lawsuit.
Memorial Hermann blamed for patient's fall from shower bench
HOUSTON – A state district lawsuit faults the Memorial Hermann Health System for a male patient’s accident in the shower.
One year later, landmark hailstorm lawsuit reforms shows lasting results, say tort reform groups
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse groups stood on front lines advocating reform
Former basketball coach claims she was sexually harassed at East Texas college
LUFKIN – The former head women’s basketball coach of a historically black liberal arts college in East Texas asserts the school terminated her after she pushed back against hostile work environment.
9th District Court overturns denial of motion to dismiss golf course property sale case
BEAUMONT – The River Plantation Community Improvement Association successfully appealed a ruling denying its motion to dismiss counterclaims filed by the defendants in a Texas Citizen’s Participation Act (TCPA) case.
State of Texas loses $19 million appeal in easement case
HOUSTON – The state of Texas’ attempt to appeal a $19 million jury verdict in a property condemnation damage case was unsuccessful.
Parts of hospice breach of contract case affirmed
BEAUMONT – The Court of Appeals for the 9th District of Texas at Beaumont has affirmed in part and reversed in part a 2016 summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a breach of contract case.
Houses for Rent employee alleges heavy appliances caused injuries
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured on the job while lifting heavy appliances.
Buyers allege home constructed by Emerald Homes was not built in accordance to standards
GALVESTON – A League City couple allege a home they purchased is uninhabitable because of mold issues.
Super El Toro employees allege they are owed unpaid wages
HOUSTON – Five Houston residents allege their Sugar Land employer failed to pay them for overtime work.
Former Universal American employee files suit over age discrimination allegations
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges her age and disability were factors in her termination by her employer.