News from January 2019
Lowe's worker alleges moving plywood at Texas City store caused injuries
GALVESTON – A Galveston County man alleges he was injured while working for a home improvement store while moving plywood.
Court docs: executive project manager's refusal of superior's romantic dinner request resulted in firing
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman’s state district lawsuit accuses a medical company specializing in pulmonary disease management of wrongful termination.
Friendswood couple alleges contractor overbid for jobs
GALVESTON – A Friendswood couple alleges a Galveston County contractor charged inflated prices and failed to obtain permits.
Shopper says Wal-Mart loss prevention employee assaulted him without provocation
HOUSTON – Asserting that he was physically assaulted at a Wal-Mart two years ago, Harris County resident Gary Ratliff has filed a lawsuit against the Arkansas-based discount retailer.
Landscaper blames electrocution on employer, 'poorly maintained' saw
HOUSTON – A landscaper alleges that he was electrocuted on the job more than a year ago and has sued his employer, recent Harris County District Court records.
Harris County sues after exploding Glock injures to deputy
HOUSTON – Last March, a Harris County deputy was allegedly seriously injured when his handgun exploded.
Engine operator pursues legal action against pallet supplier following collision
HOUSTON – A purported accident between a train and a tractor-trailer in Polk County last month has resulted in a state district lawsuit.
Lieutenant Blender’s independent sales representative alleges he was not paid for overtime work
GALVESTON – A McLennan County man alleges his employer owes him unpaid regular and overtime wages.
Texcap Financial allegedly continued to call Houston man after he asked it to stop
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer alleges a debt collector trying to collect a debt owed by a family member ignored his requests to stop contacting him.
LEWIS BRISBOIS: Leiza Doulghih to present at Texas CLM Hospitality Conference
Dallas Partner Leiza Dolghih will join a panel at the CLM Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality conference in Grapevine, TX, on February 7, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Hail attorney indicted on charges of insurance fraud, barratry and money laundering
HOUSTON - A Galveston attorney is facing felony charges of insurance fraud, barratry, and money laundering related to several fraudulent hail claim lawsuits.
ABRAHAM WATKINS NICHOLS SORRELS AGOSTO & AZIZ: Lawsuit Filed to Determine Division of $1,000,000 Settlement
The Norman, Oklahoma Public School District filed a lawsuit this week suing families of teachers and students that were injured in a rollover bus accidentthat occurred in September 2018.
Parishioner brings $5M suit against Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on allegations deacon had 'personal' relationship with wife
HOUSTON – Already implicated in the ongoing Roman Catholic sexual abuse scandal, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston was recently sued by a Harris County man who claims that one of its deacons had a personal relationship with his then-spouse.
Justices backtrack in asbestos suit against Jefferson County, substitute previous opinion
HOUSTON – In August, a Texas appellate court found a Jefferson County judge, who retired in the mid ‘90s and died from mesothelioma nearly a decade later, was required to give six months notice after retiring before an asbestos lawsuit could be filed against the county.
THE LANIER LAW FIRM: Attorney Spotlight - Monica Cooper
Each month, we like to feature one of our attorneys to help you get to know our team better.
Lawsuit: gentlemen's club withheld wages from workers
HOUSTON – The law firm Young & Newsom, P.C. in Amarillo has filed a federal unpaid wages lawsuit against a local adult entertainment club.
Exception allowing Tyler to provide sewer services unconstitutional, Texas appeals court rules
HOUSTON – The city of Tyler will not be able to provide sewer services within its own limits based on an exception to the state's water code passed by the state legislature because that exception is unconstitutional, according to a recent Texas appeals court ruling.
Plea to jurisdiction overturned for MD Anderson Cancer Center in PIA case
HOUSTON – The Court of Appeals for the 1st District of Texas overturned an order of the 151st District Court of Harris County related to whether the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has access to information held by the MD Anderson Physicians Network, which was requested by Dr. Michael Fallon, according to a Dec. 20 opinion.
Dog day care named in employee's personal injury suit
HOUSTON – A local canine day care center is facing a personal injury lawsuit from one of its employees, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Mexican financial institution placed harassing phone calls to resident, court papers claim
HOUSTON – A Harris County man’s state district lawsuit claims that a Mexican financial institution abused and harassed him over the past year.