News from January 2019
Estate representatives sues HMG Park Manor of Deerbrook, others over late resident's care
HOUSTON – The spouse and estate representative of a man who formerly resided at a Humble skilled nursing facility allege he developed multiple pressure ulcers while there.
Anti-SLAPP action brought against Texas Children’s Hospital
HOUSTON – On Jan. 14, the law firm of Kwok Daniel and the firm Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom jointly filed a motion to dismiss under the Anti-SLAPP provisions of Texas law for a retaliatory lawsuit brought by Texas Children’s Hopital through their lawyers at Baker Botts against Kwok Firm, and both partners, Robert Kwok and Thomas Daniel.
Texas man wins $1.13 million after suffering mental, physical injuries in workplace accident
A Texas man was awarded more than $1 million after his nearly three-year legal battle with an insurance defense law firm, according to court documents.
Texas, other states reach $1.5 million settlement with Neiman Marcus over data breach
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a $1.5 million settlement with Dallas-based retailer Neiman Marcus resolving a data breach investigation that started in 2014.
Outdoor furniture business terminated woman because of visual disability, suit states
SHERMAN – A Collin County woman asserts in a federal lawsuit that an outdoor furniture business fired her because she suffers from a visual ailment.
'Unconscious and helpless': patron says he was assaulted at Texas City bar
GALVESTON – An alleged bar brawl two years ago has prompted a Galveston County man to file a state district lawsuit.
Woman alleges she was injured on Batteries Plus float in St. Patrick's Day parade
HOUSTON – A Cypress woman alleges she was injured while riding a float in a St. Patrick's Day parade.
Stronghold Restoration and Roofing allegedly damaged League City resident's roof during inspection
GALVESTON – A League City resident alleges her roof was damaged during an inspection by a roofing company.
Employee alleges Mobile Destination did not properly calculate overtime wage rate
HOUSTON – An Arkansas man alleges his Nacogdoches-based employer failed to properly calculate the rate he should be paid for overtime work.
Little Elm residents allege they were denied housing because of inaccurate info on RealPage report
SHERMAN – Two consumers residing in Little Elm allege they were denied housing because of inaccurate information listed on a background screening report.
Houston man seeks judgment over alleged agreement with Seguin Chevrolet
HOUSTON – A Houston man is seeking a court's opinion regarding a confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement.
Complaint alleges chiropractor sexually assaulted medical assistant during examination
HOUSTON – A state district lawsuit alleges that a local chiropractor sexually assaulted a medical assistant during an examination late last year.
Woman seeks more than $100,000 from Munday Chevrolet-Pontiac over fall
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured at a Houston auto dealership when she slipped on a tiled floor.
Couple seeks more than $50,000 from North Cypress Medical Center, others over wife's care
HOUSTON – A Harris County couple is seeking more than $50,000 from a hospital over allegations care the wife received caused a stroke and an amputation.
Sherwin-Williams alleges it is owed more than $10,000 for goods
GALVESTON – A corporation with a principal place of business in Richardson alleges it is owed more than $10,000 for goods it sold.
Patient files suit against McKinney Podiatric Associates, physician over alleged wrongful diagnosis
HOUSTON – A patient alleges her condition was misdiagnosed and she suffered injuries because of a surgery.
Paxton: If paper document complies with requirements, county clerk must accept it
AUSTIN – A county clerk must accept a paper document for recording if that document complies with the laws that allow recording, as well as the printed copy of an electronic document can be accepted with an original signature.
Andalucia Nuts alleges it is owed for more than 4,000 cases of peanut butter
HOUSTON – A wholesale producer and manufacturer of peanut butter alleges it was not paid for more than 4,000 cases of peanut butter.
Paxton issues opinion on what extent the Permanent School Fund can be nonspendable
AUSTIN – The Permanent School Fund is nonspendable except for specific distributions and payments that are authorized by the state constitution and it must be classified as such in financial reports, the state attorney general said in a Jan. 7 opinion.
ECKERT SEAMANS: Eckert Seamans welcomes three associates to Boston office and Litigation Division
Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome associates Nicole J. Cocozza, Amanda C. Scafidi, and Carson M. Shea to the firm’s Boston office and Litigation Division.