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Same-Sex Harassment in Texas
Same-sex harassment is a big problem. Harassment can come from anyone, even by others of the same gender as you. Society accepts that harassment is a negative phenomenon. However, getting help for same-sex harassment can be difficult. Courts don’t seem to view same-sex harassment the same way as other forms of harassment. There are sometimes…
Sexual Harassment: What Should You Do If You are Harassed?
No one should have to deal with sexual harassment. It can make you feel uncomfortable, and it’s a violation of your rights. It also can put your job at risk. Sadly, it happens more than you might think. An offhand joke may feel offensive, but it can be laughed off. On the other hand, it…
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Do I Do if I’m Offered “Hush Money?”
Sexual harassment in the workplace is never okay. But things get worse when hush money is involved. This can complicate the situation and leave you unsure about your options. If you’ve been offered hush money, talk to sexual harassment lawyers. They know how to handle these situations. They can help you, even if you’ve already…
What Should I Do if I Was Injured in a Hit and Run Car Accident?
After a car accident, there are certain important steps everyone should take. You must stay calm and assess the situation and call for medical help if needed. You exchange information with the other driver. And you file a claim with the insurance of the party at fault. But what happens after a hit and run…
How Can I Prove Texting and Driving Caused My Car Accident?
Texting and driving is illegal in most states. It’s a tempting thing to do: just glancing down at the phone, and then glancing back up. Some people even text by while looking at the road. Despite this, texting and driving can lead to accidents. Taking your attention from the road even briefly can be dangerous.…
What Steps to Take if You are the Victim of Sexual Assault in the Workplace?
Sexual assault in the workplace is a serious issue. It injures the victim both physically and mentally. It makes them feel vulnerable and can cause injuries. Being sexually assaulted can also make the victim lose trust in those around them. It may even lead to the loss of their job. Once the offender imposes their…
Chemical Explosion at Kuraray American Injures 21 – Brent Coon & Associates Promises Changes
May 19, 2018 – Pasadena, TX – A fire and explosion occurred at the Kuraray America chemical plant in Pasadena early Saturday morning, injuring at least 21 workers while several burn victims required airlifting to local hospitals. The blast apparently occurred when the hazardous and highly flammable chemical ethylene began to leak from a malfunctioning…
Nationally Recognized "Top 100 Lawyer" Keeps Getting Top 100 Verdicts
Perennial “Top 100 Lawyer” Brent Coon and Brent Coon and Associates have again fought their way into the elite “Top 100 Verdicts of the Year”. On Monday, May 7, 2018, a Las Vegas, Nevada Federal Court returned a unanimous verdict of five million dollars in favor of an injured railroad worker against his employer,…
BCA Wins Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas, NV federal court jury today returned a unanimous verdict of five million dollars in favor of an injured railroad worker against his employer, the freight-hauling Union Pacific Railroad (HQ: Salt Lake City, UT). On December 9, 2012, Greg Gibbons, of Afton, Wyoming, was driving a truckload of ballast and pulling a trailer also…
BCA Runs Toy Drive at Vidor and Oak Forrest Elementary
Southeast Texas Attorney Brent Coon gave close to 1,200 students at both Vidor, and Oak Forest Elementary a Christmas present to take home. The two schools have been forced to share a location after Tropical Storm Harvey hit the area. “We want to be sure that at least every single kid gets at least one…
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Texas A&M donors’ lawsuit against 12th Man Foundation over Kyle Field seats and parking to proceed
By David Barron, Correspondent A Brazos County state district judge has cleared the way for a long-delayed trial showdown between a group of disillusioned Texas A&M donors and the A&M-affiliated 12th Man Foundation, stemming from a decade-old dispute over seating and parking rights at Kyle Field. State District Judge George Jerrell Wise on Wednesday signed an order denying a summary…
Lawsuit Against Texas A&M Aggies 12th Man Foundation Moves Forward
A legal showdown between former Texas A&M donors and the 12th Man Foundation will proceed at last. A Brazos County judge has ruled that a lawsuit between former Texas A&M Aggies donors and the 12th Man Foundation will move forward, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports. On Wednesday, State District Judge George Jerrell Wise…
Texas A&M donors’ lawsuit against 12th Man Foundation over seating, parking dispute cleared for trial
A group of Texas A&M donors will finally get their day in court for a dispute against the 12th Man Foundation over parking and seating at Kyle Field. According to the Houston Chronicle, a judge in Brazos County last week denied a summary judgment motion from the 12th Man Foundation, which sought to dismiss the…