BP Settlement Unjustified For Deckhands
On Friday, December 21, a federal judge approved a $7.8 billion settlement for companies and individuals whose livelihood was affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010.
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Fiery Crash Kills 18-wheeler Driver in Houston
As thousands of Houston residents headed home or back to work on December 26, a fatal, fiery crash on the Eastex Freeway shut down the highway for hours as police investigated and cleared the scene.
Storm Damages for Texans on Christmas
As Texans gathered to celebrate Christmas this year, a winter storm bore down on the state, bringing tornadoes, rain and snow.
Exploring the Potential Dangers of Topamax
Topamax is prescribed to patients who experience epileptic seizures and to treat serious migraines in adults, but it can be quite damaging to unborn children.
TransCanada Sued for Breach of Contract
On Wednesday, Judge Jack Sinz was due to hear arguments in the case of Michael Bishop, a Nacogdoches County, Texas, resident who has filed a lawsuit against TransCanada for a breach of contract.
UFAA Sues Farmers Insurance Over Breach of Contract
The United Farmers Agents Association (UFAA) has filed a lawsuit against Farmers Insurance Group (FIG) and five subsidiaries stemming from an alleged breach of contract which left agents at a disadvantage to perform their jobs properly.
Wrongful Death Suit of UT Student Filed to Dismiss
After filing a lawsuit against the University of Texas (UT) in November regarding the wrongful death of their son, Young Ok Choi and Oh Soon Choi petitioned the same court to dismiss the case, just nine days later.
Expectant Mothers Fear Zoloft Side Effects
The possible side effects of taking Zoloft during pregnancy are well-known and have resulted in several class-action lawsuits in the United States recently.
Residents Reprimand Houston Bars
On Friday, December 14, State District Judge Steven Kirkland gave partial victories to both the bars and local residents who had been involved in a months-long legal battle over the neighborhood they share.
Houston Woman Injured In 18-wheeler Accident
A woman in her 20s was evacuated from an accident scene on the Katy Freeway by LifeFlight helicopter early Friday morning after her small sedan collided with the back of an 18-wheeler.
