News from February 2019
Court activity on Feb. 26: Brian Roy vs William Woods
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brian Roy against William Woods on Feb. 26: 'Correspondence'
AirNow Services installer files suit over fall onto welding table
HOUSTON – An installer is suing AirNow Services over allegations an unsafe workplace caused his fall.
Case activity for Cascade Capital LLC vs James Weaver on Feb. 26
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cascade Capital LLC against James Weaver and Louisa Weaver on Feb. 26:
Trial lawyers are paying millions to a handful of experts necessary to push their talc cases
A small group of highly paid experts, one of whom recently testified his firm has made $30 million offering mostly pro-plaintiff testimony, are the key ingredient for more than 10,000 lawsuits claiming talcum powder is laced with deadly asbestos, forming the tip of an inverted pyramid upon which the rest of the cases depend.
Experts think ALI restatement on liability insurance law can be a resource for Texas courts, lawyers
HOUSTON – Dozens of Texas lawyers, judges and insurance professionals gathered at the downtown federal courthouse on Monday to hear how a Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance can be used as a resource for Lone Star courts and attorneys.
Liquid on floor of Dollar Express Stores location caused fall, shopper alleges
HOUSTON – A shopper alleges she was injured at a Houston store because liquid on the floor caused her to fall.
Wyndham Hotel Management alleges Moody Insurance Group owes more than $50,000 after canceling event
GALVESTON – A Galveston corporation allegedly failed to pay liquidated damages as outlined in a contract after it canceled an event at a Galveston hotel.
Employee files discrimination suit against Heritage Bag, Novolex Bagcraft
SHERMAN – An African-American male in his 50s alleges he was subjected to discriminatory treatment by his employers because of his race and age.
Former employee alleges Fuelco Energy failed to pay the correct wage rate for overtime work
HOUSTON – A Houston-headquartered company is alleged to have paid a former lead operator his regular rate of pay for overtime work.
Diaz and Associates allegedly unlawfully spoke to man's co-worker in attempt to collect alleged debt
HOUSTON – A consumer alleges a debt collector called his workplace and spoke about his alleged debt with a co-worker.
6 legal marketing trends for 2019
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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF TEXAS: Texas Doctor and Hospital Owner Convicted in $20 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme
A federal jury has convicted a 50-year-old internal medicine doctor and 47-year-old hospital owner of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, 17 counts of health care fraud and three counts of money laundering, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick and Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division.
Feb. 25: Jefferson County District Court docket for judgment nisi cases
The following cases categorized as "judgment nisi" cases were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Feb. 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 25: State of Texas vs Ardarien Rashard Davis
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by State of Texas against Ardarien Rashard Davis, Erika Francois and A United Bail Bonds on Feb. 25: 'Answer'
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Feb. 25
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Feb. 25 in the suits below:
Court activity on Feb. 25: Discover Bank vs Lena Richey
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Lena Richey on Feb. 25: 'Citation (returned Served)'
Court activity on Feb. 25: Lone Star Alligator Products LLC vs A to Z Produce Inc.
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lone Star Alligator Products LLC against A to Z Produce Inc. on Feb. 25: 'Citation (returned Served)'
Feb. 25: Jefferson County District Court docket for contract: consumer/commercial debt cases
The following cases categorized as "contract: consumer/commercial debt" cases were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Feb. 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 25: State of Texas vs Ardarien Rashard Davis
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by State of Texas against Ardarien Rashard Davis, Erika Francois and A United Bail Bonds on Feb. 25: 'Answer'
Case activity for Geico County Mutual Insurance Company vs Victoria Laura Smith on Feb. 25
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Geico County Mutual Insurance Company against Victoria Laura Smith on Feb. 25: