News from March 2019
Texas senator proposes two ethics bills
AUSTIN -- Sen. Brandon Creighton (R) has introduced two ethics bills in the Senate Committee on State Affairs.
Houston's motion for summary judgment fails in ambulance driver negligence lawsuit
HOUSTON -- The city of Houston isn’t entitled to summary judgment in a negligence case, the First Court of Appeals Texas determined March 19.
March 27: Jefferson County District Court docket for damages or injury (auto) cases
The following cases categorized as "damages or injury (auto)" cases were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on March 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for State of Texas vs Brett Ashton Graham on March 27
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Brett Ashton Graham, Ronnie Leblanc and A 1a Bail Bonds on March 27:
March 27: Jefferson County District Court docket for other cases
The following cases categorized as "other" cases were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on March 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on March 27
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on March 27 in the suits below:
Curtailing attorney solicitation of local governments, Texas House members hear testimony on HB 2826
AUSTIN – There’s a growing trend in Texas – attorneys recruiting local governments to pursue litigation, one expert recently told members of the Texas House of Representatives.
Court docs: steer struck HLSR attendee from behind
HOUSTON – A local woman has filed a state district lawsuit against Houston Livestock & Rodeo, Inc. and others in response to an incident during the 90-year-old event two years ago in which she was hit by an animal.
Lowe's Home Center accused of firing employee based on discrimination
TEXARKANA — A Mount Vernon man is suing Lowe's Home Center, alleging he was terminated based on discrimination.
Consumer alleges debt collection agency violated state law
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a debt collection agency, alleging that improper statements were made about her debt payments.
Combat earplug suit filed against 3M in JC, Ferguson Law attorney says no one should profit at expense of veterans
BEAUMONT – All over the nation, lawsuits are being brought against the 3M Company, alleging the manufacture sold defective combat earplugs to the U.S. government.
Lawsuit claims forklift at convention center 'violently' struck, pinned business owner
HOUSTON – Fort Bend County residents Robert and Patricia Roberts have filed a personal injury lawsuit against Freeman Expositions, LLC and one of its employees in response to an incident last year at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston.
'Catastrophic collapse': woman says hospital recliner bed gave way beneath her
HOUSTON – A Kingwood woman claims that a hospital recliner bed injured her almost two years ago has filed a state district lawsuit against the facility and the piece of furniture’s manufacturer.
Appeals court says lower court abused its discretion regarding disputed funds in real estate transaction
BEAUMONT – The Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals recently said a trial court abused its discretion regarding disputed funds in a failed real estate deal.
Grocery store sues over shopping center fire
HOUSTON – A fire at a west Houston shopping center more than a year ago has prompted a halal food retailer to pursue legal action, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Court reporting business seeks to recoup $22K from Ramey & Schwaller
HOUSTON – A local court reporting business has sued attorney William P. Ramney and the law firm Ramey & Schwaller, L.L.P. in Houston over what it asserts is a $22,000 debt, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Richard Dale Rodgers on March 26
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Richard Dale Rodgers, Ronald Ducote and Butchs Bail Bond Service on March 26:
March 26: 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 March 26. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on March 26
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on March 26 in the suits below:
Case activity for State of Texas vs Kaleb Deand Re Angelle on March 26
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Kaleb Deand Re Angelle, James Milo and On Time Bail Bonding on March 26: