Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
Recent News About Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Fourth Biennial Levee and Flood Protection Forum: Fighting through a Flood of Federal Changes
Levee owner/operators are already feeling the pressure of new and changing requirements across Federal agency programs, and more are on the way. -
Flood victim alleges FEMA failed to pay for hurricane damage
HOUSTON — A flood victim is suing FEMA, alleging her hurricane damages were not covered by her flood policy. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding To Support Border Security Operations in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced $4.7 million in federal Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) funding to increase operational capabilities of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies along the border. -
Houston resident files suit against FEMA over Harvey insurance claim
HOUSTON – A Houston property owner whose residence was damaged by Hurricane Harvey is suing a federal agency over allegations his claim for flood damages was undervalued. -
Houston Granite and Flooring alleged to have filed fraudulent lien
HOUSTON – Harris County residents allege a Houston contractor filed a fraudulent lien on their home. -
Ninth Court affirms dismissal of wrongful termination lawsuit against PAISD
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court’s ruling granting the Port Arthur Independent School District’s plea to the jurisdiction in a wrongful termination lawsuit. -
Federal judge denies churches’ request for FEMA funding for Harvey damage
HOUSTON – A U.S. district court judge has denied a series of requests from three Houston-area churches seeking money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make repairs to their buildings damaged by Hurricane Harvey. -
State Bar of Texas and others offer free legal help for qualifying Harvey survivors
AUSTIN – As a response to the devastation that Hurricane Harvey has caused Houston, Texas law organizations are coming together to offer the survivors free legal services. -
FEMA sued for excluding couple from Sandy Claims Review process, firm alleges agency bypassed lawyers
NEW YORK – A complaint for injunctive relief has been brought against the Federal Emergency Management Agency. -
Termination prompts plaintiff to file discrimination charges
A Denton County woman is suing her former employer, Teracore Inc. and ICF International Inc., over claims of race, sex, sexual orientation and disability discrimination. -
RICO class action alleges post-Sandy scheme to manipulate FEMA program
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A prominent Texas attorney is representing two victims of Hurricane Sandy in a recently filed class action lawsuit against an insurance company and several associates, claiming they schemed to manipulate a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program for profit. -
Absent PAISD super to testify Thursday in computer fraud case
This Thursday, Dr. Johnny Brown will take the stand once again to testify in a lawsuit which accuses the Port Arthur Independent School District of faking damage to computers in an effort to obtain federal funds for new technology. -
Galveston brothers embroiled in fight over FEMA money
Boswell-Loechel GALVESTON - Galveston County resident Michael Freshour alleges his brother "maliciously" took $11,000 of his Federal Emergency Management Agency aid money. -
5th Circuit gives okay to continue beach vegetation line suit
NEW ORLEANS � Carol Severance can continue to challenge a decision that Hurricane Rita turned her Galveston Island properties into public beaches, even though she sold the properties, U. S. Fifth Circuit appellate judges ruled on Sept. 28. -
Continental sued for bumpy flight
Claiming a turbulent flight left her with a case of post-traumatic stress disorder, Lubbock resident Colleen O'Neal has filed suit against Continental Airlines and three other carriers. -
Child spills hot chocolate during Southwest flight, mother sues airline
A Port Arthur woman is suing Southwest Airlines, claiming it is the company's fault her son spilled hot chocolate on himself during a flight last August. -
Buzbee files 10 suits alleging formaldehyde in FEMA trailers
Buzbee The Buzbee Law Firm recently filed 10 suits on behalf of dozens individuals claiming they were exposed to elevated formaldehyde levels while living in trailers issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. -
Former employee alleges PAISD committed fraud to get new computers
In recently filed court documents, an Orange County man accuses the Port Arthur Independent School District of faking damages to computers in an effort to obtain federal funds for new technology. -
Chicken farmer sues FEMA for flooding his property
TEXARKANA, Ark. � An Arkansas chicken farmer claims a neighboring FEMA trailer storage lot is causing his land to flood and is hurting his poultry business. -
NEWSMAKERS OF THE YEAR: Press Club honors Orange County leaders for efforts in Hurricane Ike recovery
Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux was part of a team of city leaders recognized as Newsmaker of the Year for their efforts in Bridge City following Hurricane Ike.