News from January 2019
Arbitration award in hail damage repair dispute stands, 1st District Court of Appeals rules
HOUSTON – A state appeals court recently affirmed a Harris County court's confirmation of an arbitrator's award in a dispute over repair of hail damage.
Consumer alleges Audit Systems continued to call him after he requested it to stop
SHERMAN – A Denton County consumer alleges a debt collector harassed him with calls.
Attarco alleges it is owed more than $16,000 for work on Galveston County property
GALVESTON – A Houston company alleges it was not paid in full for work done at a Galveston County property.
Galveston man alleged to owe more than $6,000 for two motorcycles
GALVESTON – Two Harris County individuals allege a Galveston man failed to pay for the purchase of two motorcycles.
Injured employee alleges workers' comp claim was factor in termination from Onin Staffing, Merchants Metals
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges he lost his job at a fence system manufacturing company after he injured his elbow while working.
The Methodist Hospital employee files suit over on-the-job injuries, alleges she was not compensated
HOUSTON – A former employee for The Methodist Hospital alleges she was injured on the job and not compensated.
Man names A/T Transportation in suit over alleged injuries caused by falling cabinet
HOUSTON – A Missouri man alleges he was injured in Harris County when a cabinet fell on him while unloading a truck.
Worker sustains broken leg at La. plant, files lawsuit
HOUSTON – The law firm Tilton & Tilton LLP in Houston has filed a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of a Texas woman who reportedly suffered a broken leg late last year while working at a Louisiana plant.
Nail salon sued after employee injures patron's toe
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County woman claims in a state district lawsuit that she was injured during a pedicure session at a local nail salon last September.
Nail salon's failure to follow customer's instructions results in allergic reaction, litigation
GALVESTON – A New Jersey woman has brought a federal lawsuit against a Lake Jackson nail salon, alleging the business’s failure to adhere her request resulted in her suffering an allergic reaction.
'Stinks so bad': Buzbee uses manure to describe Houston leadership
HOUSTON – Mudslinging is a normal part of political campaigning as much as shaking hands and kissing babies. One local attorney with aspirations of one day leading the City of Houston, however, took it a step further.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Jan. 18 MARSHALL DIVISION 2:19-cv-00017-JRGFLECTERE LLC V. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Lawsuit claims 'misplaced' crane mat caused worker to fall down stairs
HOUSTON – An on the job incident last year at a liquefaction facility in southwest Louisiana is the subject of a Texas man’s state district lawsuit.
Defendant in 'Twerking' lawsuit responds, asserts employee's injury not 'even remotely connected' to practice
HOUSTON – The defendant in a state district lawsuit arising from an incident involving the novelty dance known as Twerking recently responded to the personal injury allegations against it.
RV park owner's original answer denies responsibility in shooting of man
HOUSTON – An RV park owner who was sued last month for allegedly shooting a man formally replied to the litigation, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Jefferson County 136th District Court Docket: February 2019
DONNIE RAY HARDIN vs. JEAN RICHARDS
Ferguson Law a stand out in 2018 among Beaumont firms
BEAUMONT – From working on cases with his wife and son, to handling multi-million dollar litigation with his notable partners – Paul “Chip” Ferguson has built his law firm into an “effective and formidable” force in the past four years.
Seaman says collision in Houston Ship Channel caused him to injure arm
HOUSTON – A collision in the Houston Ship Channel on Christmas more than a year ago has prompted a Harris County seaman to initiate litigation.
Man sues Midtown Houston establishment following assault, claims he required surgery for injuries
HOUSTON – The law firm Arnold & Itkin LLP in Houston has filed a state district lawsuit on behalf of a man who asserts that he was “brutally” assaulted at a local bar a few months ago.
Patron blames 'gruesome' slip and fall on Wells Fargo
HOUSTON – Wells Fargo Bank is facing a premises liability lawsuit from a Brazoria County man who claims that he suffered a “gruesome” slip and fall, recent Harris County District Court records show.