News from August 2020
Woman seeks to revive legal malpractice claim against Weller, Green, Toups & Terrell
BEAUMONT – A woman claiming a local law firm dropped the ball on her injury lawsuit is asking the Ninth Court of Appeals to reverse a summary judgment win in favor of the firm.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 3
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Aug. 3 in the suits below:
Aug. 3: Jefferson County District Court docket for "contract: consumer/commercial debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract: consumer/commercial debt" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Aug. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Former carpenter at Houston company claims he was not paid for overtime in violation of FLSA
HOUSTON — A Houston-based commerical interior construction company, Drake Interiors, is facing a claim it failed to pay its employees overtime in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Teacher claims Southwest Houston school district fired him over his previous Title VII lawsuit filings
HOUSTON — A teacher is suing a Southwest Houston school district claiming he was falsely accused of "mishandling" a student and fired in retaliation for his previous Title VII legal fillings against other school districts.
EMT injured while riding in ambulance claims she was denied accommodations during medical treatment
HOUSTON — A former EMT with the Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD) who was injured while riding in an ambulance is claiming she was denied accommodations for her disability and illegally fired.
Judge Kent Walston rules against couple after their attorney withdraws, refuses to give them new trial once represented
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals is being asked to decide whether Judge Kent Walston erred in refusing to grant two individuals a new trial – a pair of defendants who defended themselves without representation.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: DE&I Speaker Series: A conversation with Husch Blackwell's Maurice Watson
As one of the many initiatives under the HB Communities for Change, the firm is sponsoring a monthly Speaker Series to address a variety of diversity, equity and inclusion topics.
MCDERMOTT WILL EMERY: Audits, Audits everywhere: How to prepare for and manage them successfully
Diann Smith will speak at the Council on State Taxation’s (COST) 2020 State and Local Tax Webinar for Technology Companies.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: 2020 Texas Virtual Regional Employer
Littler's Texas Employer: A Path Forward to the Next Normal, will be a complimentary series of engaging and informative webinars addressing the most significant labor and employment issues currently confronting employers, as well as anticipated future challenges.
LOCKE LORD LLP: The Deal Names Locke Lord 2020 Energy and Industrials Law Firm of the Year
Locke Lord was recognized by The Deal as the 2020 Energy and Industrials Law Firm of the Year during its Middle Market Awards, held virtually on July 31, 2020, to recognize the leading bankers, investors and advisers in middle-market transactions.
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP: Webinar Series: ACC Houston Value Challenge – Value Challenge 201: Tools of the Trade in Process Improvement and Technology
If you joined our 101 session, you’ll know what’s within the realm of possibility—but, how do you make it happen?
Case activity for State of Texas vs Cody Allen Morris on Aug. 5
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Cody Allen Morris, David Fregia and Financial Casualty & Surety Inc. on Aug. 5.
Case activity for Triple R Brothers Ltd. vs Captains Contracting LLC on Aug. 3
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lumber Ritter and Triple R Brothers Ltd. against Captains Contracting, Captains Contracting LLC and Kirk Schiesler on Aug. 3.
Case activity for Crown Asset Management LLC vs Tiffany Silva on Aug. 3
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Crown Asset Management LLC and Santander Consumer USA Inc. against Tiffany Silva on Aug. 3.
Case activity for Crown Asset Management LLC vs Ava Prescot on Aug. 7
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Crown Asset Management LLC and Santander Consumer USA Inc. against Ava Prescot on Aug. 7.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Michael Brian Collins on Aug. 5
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Allied Bail Bonds, Michael Brian Collins and Stan Stanley on Aug. 5.
Court activity on Aug. 7: Crown Asset Management LLC vs Elize Bennett
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Crown Asset Management LLC and Santander Consumer USA Inc. against Elize Bennett on Aug. 7: 'Citation (office Copy)'.
Case activity for Five Point Credit Union vs Jason Scott McDuffie on Aug. 5
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Five Point Credit Union against Jason Scott McDuffie on Aug. 5.
Case activity for Cook Sales Inc. vs Jeremy Broussard on Aug. 3
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cook Sales Inc. against Jeremy Broussard on Aug. 3.