News from September 2018
Raffa Design Associates alleges it is still owed more than $25,000 for work on Houston home
HOUSTON – A Houston company alleges it is still owed thousands from two individuals for services it provided on their home.
Galveston beach house invitee seeks more than $100,000 after falling down steps
GALVESTON – An invitee at a beach house in Galveston alleges that she was injured because of a dangerous condition at the property.
Damages sought from El Recodo Enterprises, driver over I-69 collision
HOUSTON – A Louisiana man is seeking damages from a California business and its driver over a collision on an interstate in Fort Bend County.
ARNOLD & ITKIN LLP: Limits on Property Damage Claims in Texas
Having your property damaged by another person is a frustrating event to be forced to deal with.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Sept. 20 BEAUMONT DIVISION 1:18-cv-00454-JRG-KFG AFFINITY LABS OF TEXAS, LLC V. FCA US LLC
Federal court orders Dallas County to stop unconstitutional bail practices
DALLAS — On Sept. 20, a federal judge in Dallas ordered Dallas County to stop its practice of automatically using money bail to detain people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, a press release states.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Alicia Voltmer Joins Greenberg Traurig’s Dallas Office
Alicia Sienne Voltmer, certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has joined the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as of counsel.
DLA PIPER: Daniel Tobey joins DLA Piper's Litigation practice in Dallas
DLA Piper announced that Daniel Tobey has joined the firm's Litigation practice as a partner in Dallas.
Man claims coiled tubing manufacturer owes him $23K in 'unpaid expense reimbursements'
HOUSTON – An ex-employee of Tenaris Coiled Tubes, LLC is suing the local manufacturer to recover what he says are unpaid expense reimbursements.
Fatal drunk driving accident yields litigation against Little Woodrow's
HOUSTON – A bar chain with headquarters in the city has been sued over a recent fatal motor vehicle accident, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Claiming Harvey damaged items in private storage, woman files suit against Downtown Houston residential high rise
HOUSTON – Claiming a residential high rise in Downtown Houston misrepresented that the contents stored in her private storage on the premises would be protected during a storm last year, Annie Wade has pursued legal action.
League City baseball facility answers spectator injury suit, denies responsibility for incident
GALVESTON – A League City baseball facility and its general manager have formally responded to an August lawsuit filed after a male spectator was allegedly struck with a bat.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court Docket: October 2018
RICHARD MCFARLAIN vs. DARR EQUIPMENT CO OF HOUSTON ET AL
Texas City man alleges officers pistol-whipped, Tasered him during 2017 arrest
GALVESTON – The City of Texas City faces legal action over what a local man asserts was excessive force applied by two of its police officers, according to recent Galveston federal court records.
BERGER & MONTAGUE PC: $750,000 Settlement Reached in Grant Fraud Lawsuit Against Texas A&M University Research Foundation
Berger Montague is pleased to announce that the Texas A&M University Research Foundation has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve grant fraud claims under the False Claims Act (“FCA”).
JLG Equipment Services alleged to have failed to pay man for all hours worked
HOUSTON – A Porter man alleges his former employer failed to pay him for all the hours he recorded on his timesheet.
Noah's Ark Bar and Grill employee seeks $1 million in damages over fall
GALVESTON – A Texas City woman is seeking more than $1 million from her employer after she fell while working.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Angelique Waddell Named Among Commercial Finance Association's 40 Under 40 Honorees
.Holland & Knight Partner Angelique Waddell was named to the Commercial Finance Association's (CFA) "40 Under 40" list of professionals who exemplify true excellence in their careers.
MCCATHERN PLLC: McCathern Names Two Dallas Attorneys to Partner
McCathern, PLLC is proud to announce the promotion of two attorneys to partner. Attorneys James E. Sherry and Justin N. Bryanof the firm’s Dallas office celebrated their new partnership on Friday, September 14, 2018.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: 32 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named 2018 Texas Super Lawyers
Texas Super Lawyers recognized 32 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in its 2018 edition.