News from March 2019
Texas lawmakers say the ALI's insurance law project 'not worthy of recognition by the courts'
AUSTIN, Texas – In response to the controversial passage of the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance last year, legislation has recently been filed by Texas lawmakers to discourage its being relied upon by courts.
Texas City renter seeks part of security deposit related to Hurricane Harvey damages
GALVESTON — A League City man is suing a landlord, alleging his security deposit was only partially retained after a Texas City rental property sustained hurricane-related damages.
Worker alleges he sustained severe injuries due to malfunctioning machinery
HOUSTON — A worker is suing a Harris County business, alleging he was severley injured at a worksite due to malfunctioning equipment.
Wrongful termination suit against UT Health alleges director fired for taking FMLA leave
HOUSTON – A Harris County man has taken the University of Texas Health Science Center to court on allegations it terminated him because he was treated for anxiety and stress disorders.
Appeals court affirms partial summary judgment, dismissal in dispute over pipeline construction
BEAUMONT -- Two landowners, who had a pipeline passing through their land in Liberty County, and who lost the property during construction, have suffered a loss in court.
Court of appeals reverses, remands car towing case
HOUSTON -- A Harris County man who had his car towed and who lost an appeal at a hearing for the reasons of towing and fees, has obtained a victory in court.
Appeals court rules report that connected hospital to newborn's death is sufficient
BEAUMONT -- An appeals court ruled March 7 that an expert report did meet requirements in a health care liability case against Kingwood Medical Center, as it affirmed a lower court’s denial of the center's motion to dismiss.
Court: Former property owner not owed relief in fraud case against homeowners' association
HOUSTON -- The Texas 14th Court of Appeals ruled against a homeowner March 7 in his allegations of unfair debt collection practices against his homeowners’ association and related entities.
Worker alleges she was sexually harassed at work, then terminated
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing her former employer, alleging she was sexually assaulted by an employee at her company and then terminated after reporting the incident.
Man sues GE, claims gas range sparked fire to kitchen, attic
HOUSTON – General Electric Co. has been implicated in a Harris County man’s product liability lawsuit.
Lawsuit: water ride at popular Galveston attraction caused man to sustain traumatic brain injury
HOUSTON – The law firm Wham & Rogers, PLLC in The Woodlands has filed a state district lawsuit on behalf of a Texas man who claims that he was injured during a visit to a well-known Galveston tourist attraction, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Appeals court affirms decision regarding revocation of concealed handgun license following DWI guilty plea
A man whose concealed handgun license was revoked by the Texas Department of Public Safety after he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated recently lost his appeal when the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s ruling.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Mar. 14 MARSHALL DIVISION 2:19-cv-00085-JRGGEOGRAPHIC LOCATION INNOVATIONS LLC V. THE TALBOTS, INC.
Case activity for Cascade Capital LLC vs Cynthia Brown on March 15
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cascade Capital LLC and Santander Consumer Usa Inc. against Cynthia Brown on March 15:
Case activity for Discover Bank vs Vickie B Wendt on March 15
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Vickie B Wendt on March 15:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on March 15
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on March 15 in the suits below:
Case activity for Investment Retrievers Inc. vs Esau A Anderson on March 15
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Investment Retrievers Inc. against Esau A Anderson and Esau Anderson III on March 15:
Case activity for Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Dameon D Marks on March 15
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC against Dameon D Marks on March 15:
March 15: 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 March 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Brian Cummings helps patients, families find justice in malpractice cases
A resident physician’s undetected error may have cost a patient her life during treatment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center – just the type of case Nashville attorney Brian Cummings seeks to address.