News from May 2019
Opening remarks in opioid case against Johnson & Johnson alleges greed created drug epidemic
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – Opening arguments began Tuesday in a first-ever trial in attempt to hold drug manufacturers accountable for an opioid over-dose crisis, accusing Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary company Janssen Pharmaceuticals of providing medications for profit that destroyed thousands of lives.
Cruise passenger blames port of Galveston for injuries after exiting ship
GALVESTON — An Orange County woman is suing Galveston, alleging she fell after exiting a cruise ship due to water that had accumulated inside Terminal One.
Amusement pier's negligence allegedly caused rider to strike her head
GALVESTON — Three Harris County women are suing a Galveston amusement park venue, alleging one of the plaintiffs was injured when a ride caused her to strike her head.
Female employee alleges age, gender discrimination led to firing
MARSHALL — An Upshur County woman is suing a medical facility, alleging she was terminated due to her age and gender.
Nurse alleges former employer failed to give time off needed for personal issue
MARSHALL —A nurse is suing her former employer, alleging she was not given off the time she needed to deal with a personal issue and then was unfairly terminated.
League City customer alleges construction company failed to finish work
GALVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing a construction company, alleging they never finished the work they were paid to do.
Motorist alleges she was hit by unsecured metal piece from tractor trailer
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing the driver of a tractor trailer, alleging an unsecured piece of metal fell on her car, causing her injuries.
Customer alleges Houston store's negligence caused fall on rug
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston store, alleging the defendant's negligence cause her to trip and fall on a rug.
Worker alleges towing company caused his injuries
HOUSTON — An employee is suing a towing company, alleging he was told to work beyond company requirements, which caused him to be injured.
Patient alleges medical team did not diagnose serious condition in timely manner
HOUSTON — A patient is suing a Houston medical team, alleging he was not properly diagnosed with a medical condition in a timely manner.
Amazon, Atlas Air sued for fatal aircraft crash in Trinity Bay
HOUSTON – In February, an Amazon delivery aircraft crashed into Trinity Bay, killing everyone aboard.
Roofing company alleges former employee stole trade secrets, customers
GALVESTON — A Galveston roofing company is suing a former employee, alleging she retained trade secrets and has stolen customers.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton: HHS Proposes Rule that Would Protect Healthcare Conscience Rights, and Undo Unlawful Obamacare Rule that Texas Successfully Challenged
Trump administration opened the public comment period on its potential repeal of an unlawful Obama-era health care regulation that redefined sex discrimination to include gender identity and abortion.
Jury hits Houston ISD with $9.2M infringement verdict
HOUSTON – A federal jury recently handed down a verdict of more than $9.2 million against the Houston Independent School District.
State appeals court returns longtime StarTex dispute over unpaid bill to Harris County
HOUSTON (SE Texas Record) — A Texas commercial and residential power utility's lawsuit against a customer is on its way back to a Harris County court, following a state appeals court decision earlier this month.
Ferguson Law Firm partners secure 7-figure settlement in workplace industrial accident
BEAUMONT - Cody Dishon and Mark Sparks, both partners with Beaumont’s Ferguson Law Firm, recently obtained a substantial recovery for a worker injured is a serious workplace accident.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on May 20
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on May 20 in the suits below:
May 20: 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 May 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 20: 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 May 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S Department of Labor Cites Texas Rubber Company for Safety Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Custom Rubber Products LLC – based in Houston, Texas – for failing to properly guard machinery and exposing employees to severe injury and amputation hazards.