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Thursday, November 21, 2024

News from March 2019


Bringing transparency to lawyer health care advertising, Texas lawmakers hear testimony on HB 2251

By David Yates |
AUSTIN - Any daytime television watcher has most likely seen a lawyer advertisement warning viewers of the dangers of a prescription drug. Concerned such ads might lead some to stop taking their meds, Texas lawmakers are now considering a bill that would bring transparency.

Fired employee alleges she was not given promised severance, benefits

By Carrie Bradon |
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing her former employer, alleging she was not given the severance pay she was entitled to after being terminated.

Employee alleges Marathon Oil failed to pay for overtime work

By Carrie Bradon |
GALVESTON — A Louisiana man is suing Marathon Oil, alleging he was not paid for overtime work.

Real estate development company alleges couple did not fully pay for construction project

By Carrie Bradon |
GALVESTON — A Galveston County real estate development company is suing a Hitchcock couple alleging they owe nearly $100,000 for a construction project.

United Airlines employee alleges defamation

By Carrie Bradon |
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing United Airlines, alleging she was defamed when she requested time off to tend to medical concerns.

Liberty County motorist alleges truck driver caused collision

By Carrie Bradon |
HOUSTON — A Liberty County woman is suing a truck driver, alleging his negligence caused her to be injured in a vehicle collision.

Spring law firm alleges client owes more than $2,000

By Carrie Bradon |
HOUSTON — A Spring law firm is suing a client, alleging it is owed more than $2,000.

Seaman alleges vessel operators negligence caused his injuries

By Carrie Bradon |
SHERMAN — A Massachusetts man is suing the operator of a sea vessel, alleging that he was caused to slip and fall on steps due to negligence.

Debt collection agency accused of harassment

By Carrie Bradon |
SHERMAN — A Wylie man is suing a Utah business, alleging harassment by a debt collection agency.

Customer alleges Dollar Tree negligence caused her fall

By Carrie Bradon |
MARSHALL — A Longview customer is suing Dollar Tree, alleging that she slipped and fell on a puddle of product at one of the defendant's stores.

Mikal Watts defeats competitor's lawsuit that claims he misled farmers who wanted to sue Syngenta

By John Severance |
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in Kansas has dismissed a lawsuit brought against plaintiffs attorney Mikal Watts by one of his competitors who cried foul over the recruitment of farmers to sue Syngenta.

Friendswood couple accuses roofing company of doing substandard work

By Carrie Bradon |
GALVESTON — A Friendswood couple is suing a roofing company, alleging substandard work.

Harris County Attorney Ryan sues ITC over fire at Deer Park facility

By David Yates |
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has sued Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC (ITC) over the dangerous fire that began March 17 at that facility in Deer Park.

Blacklisting Chick-fil-A

By Mark Pulliam |
No one is surprised when cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle enact policies driven by the latest progressive imperatives. In Texas, where I live, observers have long believed that a statewide Republican majority would insulate the Lone Star State from such pressure. Capital city Austin’s traditionally liberal politics—its unofficial slogan is “Keep Austin Weird”—have usually seemed like an exception to the statewide rule. But now it appears that San Antonio, the state’s second-biggest city (and seventh-largest in the U.S.), has gotten “woke,” too, blacklisting a well-respected business because of its owners’ political contributions and religious beliefs.

Pass this bill and send a copy to Harris County

By The Record |
Back in the 1990s, our state legislature revised the rules regarding government agencies hiring outside lawyers. That was after the conviction of former Texas Attorney General Dan Morales for illegally attempting to divert $500 million in tobacco-litigation contingency fees to a friend.

March 27: Jefferson County District Court docket for judgment nisi cases

By The SE Texas Record |
The following cases categorized as "judgment nisi" 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 Israel Martinez vs Ronald Birdsiong on March 27

By The SE Texas Record |
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Israel Martinez against Ronald Birdsiong on March 27:

Sonic Automotive fired salesman because of race, according to lawsuit

By John Suayan |
BEAUMONT – Sonic Automotive, Inc. has been implicated in a former employee’s federal lawsuit alleging the North Carolina-based retailer terminated the plaintiff because he is Hispanic.

Court activity on March 27: Jacqueline Lloyd vs Geico Indemnity Company

By The SE Texas Record |
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jacqueline Lloyd against Geico Indemnity Company, Shaquetta Adger and Russell Fitch on March 27: 'Petition'

Case activity for Capstone Real Estate Services vs Charles Allen on March 27

By The SE Texas Record |
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Capstone Real Estate Services and In The Groves Cambridge against Charles Allen on March 27: