News from 2018
Copyright suit: real estate agency used photography studio's aerial panoramic image of Houston without permission
HOUSTON – A Texas-based commercial photography studio has brought a copyright lawsuit against a local real estate agency, recent Houston federal court records show.
Woman takes apartment complex to court after possessions disappear from unit
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman is suing her apartment complex after her possessions reportedly went missing.
DOJ: A company created to file lawsuits has wasted 1,500 hours of the government's time
TEXARKANA – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking federal judges around the country to dismiss lawsuits it says are brought by shell companies that misrepresent their true purposes - filing meritless litigation against health care companies.
Margarita & Peppers Mexican Grill and Bar invitee alleges chemical inhalation caused injuries
HOUSTON – A patron of a Conroe restaurant alleges she was injured by chemical inhalation two years ago.
Buyer alleges negligent construction of home by Greeneco Builders caused mold problems
GALVESTON – The buyer of a Bacliff home alleges defects in its construction have caused mold issues.
Evolve Outreach of Texas owes unpaid wages, former employees allege
HOUSTON – Former employees of a Houston counseling service allege they are owed unpaid wages.
Liquid from DaVita PDI North Houston property allegedly caused damages to Caskets by Paradise
HOUSTON – A Houston business alleges it sustained damages because of liquid from a neighboring property.
Couple alleges Houston home purchased from Liberty Home Builders has defects
HOUSTON – An African-American couple has filed a suit against a home builder over allegations their home has defects.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Eleven Foley Gardere Attorneys Named to 2018 Texas Rising Stars List
Foley Gardere is pleased to announce that 11 attorneys from the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Texas Rising Stars List. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are chosen by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Locke Lord’s George Bowles Elected American College of Construction Lawyers Fellow
Locke Lord’s George Bowles has been named a Fellow of the invitation-only American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL), reflecting his deep commitment to construction law and his achievement of the highest standards of ethical conduct, scholarship, professionalism and collegiality.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Texas Department of Insurance Announces New Legislative Priorities
The Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”) has released its 2018 Biennial Report to the 86th Texas Legislature.
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP: Seyfarth Adds IP Litigation Team in Houston
Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the arrival of two partners to its Litigation department and Intellectual Property practice in Houston.
Suing for Wrongful Death in Texas
Wrongful death actions in Texas are available in many different circumstances.
Court docs: product testing company made driver haul hazmat without certification
HOUSTON – A multinational product testing and certification company has been sued by a former employee who alleges that he was made to transport hazardous material though he was not certified to do so, recent Harris County District Court records show.
'Several thousands of dollars missing': ex-Texas City cop sued for theft of Christmas money from dying resident
GALVESTON – A former Texas City police officer faces a state district lawsuit accusing him of stealing Christmas money from a dying man two years ago, recent Galveston County District Court records show.
Dallas Co. jury awards $25 million to mother of Cowboys player killed in drunk driving accident
DALLAS – A state district jury recently determined that a local nightclub bears some responsibility for a 2012 fatal drunk driving accident involving two Dallas Cowboys players and awarded a $25 million verdict to the mother and the estate of the deceased.
Appeals court rules against customer seeking warranty for bulldozer purchased from Mustang Cat
HOUSTON – The Court of Appeals for the 1st District of Texas has affirmed a trial court’s ruling against a customer seeking warranty for an allegedly defective bulldozer.
Appeals court reverses $2.8M verdict against W&T Offshore in worker's injury case
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s ruling against an oil and gas production company facing a lawsuit from an independent contractor who was injured on a platform.
Woman seeks more than $100,000 over fall at Seabrook Kroger
GALVESTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured in a grocery store when a substance on the floor caused her to fall.
Former The Original Lercy's employee alleges she is owed unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON – A former employee of a restaurant alleges she was not paid the correct rate for overtime work.