News from September 2013
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
Defense anticipates chance to present witnesses as BP toxic release trial enters third week
GALVESTON - As the trial into a 2010 BP emission which allegedly lasted six weeks moves toward the one-month mark, the petrochemical company's legal team anticipates its turn to call in its designated witnesses.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
• U.S. Bank National Association has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Eugene Reado Jr. located at 670 Zavalla St., Beaumont, Texas 77705.
Galveston judge rejects attorney's motion to have counterpart on defense dismissed
GALVESTON - BP's head counsel can continue representing the petrochemical company in the trial arising from a 2010 toxic event at a Texas City refinery, a local state district judge ruled.
Roof installed by Dez-Tex Developers not windstorm certifiable, suit claims
Area resident Stanley Hatcher has filed suit against Dez-Tex Developer, alleging a roof the company put up was improperly installed.
Galveston bar sued over Mardi Gras fight denies responsibility
GALVESTON - A Galveston bar sued over injuries sustained by a local woman at its premises last year countered the allegations, recent court records show.
Cricket accused of shutting down operations because of 'false information'
HOUSTON - A Houston man who owns and operates a dozen of cell phone retail stores has filed a lawsuit alleging Cricket Communications Inc. wrongfully denied him access to the business's computer network.
Bar owners amend lawsuit against water district, allege actions politically motivated
GALVESTON - A recent lawsuit accusing Galveston County Water Control & Improvement District #12 and president Linda Merryman was amended.
Harris Co. residents claim La. truck driver rear-ended them
HOUSTON - Four Harris County residents have filed a lawsuit over an apparent two-vehicle accident in Louisiana, recent court documents say.
Family of man who died in 2010 boat sinking brings suit against employers
GALVESTON - The family of a man who died in the December 2010 sinking of a commercial fishing vessel off the coast of Galveston has taken the man's employers to court.
Rain caused truck to hydroplane into ditch, lawsuit says
GALVESTON - Claiming a ride in a pickup truck two years ago resulted in an accident which "permanently disabled" him, Santa Fe local Rick Strader has filed a lawsuit.
Suit claims former shareholder impeding company's ability to perform business
GALVESTON - Neurosentinal Group LLC filed a lawsuit against Metro Utility Distribution Solutions Inc. in the wake of their purportedly deteriorated relationship, recent court documents say.
Texas City man says Manvel motorist rear-ended him
GALVESTON - Texas City local Michael Wyatt is suing Manvel resident John Walsh over a two-vehicle accident near his residence.
Man claims trailers were stolen, destroyed
GALVESTON - An apparent dispute over trailers resulted in legal action, recent court papers say.
Ariz. woman sues Home Depot after being hit by hydraulic ladder lift
HOUSTON - After she was allegedly hit by a hydraulic ladder lift at a Home Depot in Katy two years ago, Tucson, Ariz., resident Abigail Bustos has filed a lawsuit.
Family asserts Houston police Tasered son trying to protect mother
HOUSTON - A Houston family is suing the city following an incident almost two years ago in which its police department allegedly used excessive force on the then-teenage son.
Local woman files suit over boat collision near Tiki Island
GALVESTON - A local woman has pursued legal action over a boat collision two years ago, recent court documents say.
Man blames driver for causing vehicle to flip during rear-end collision
A Beaumont man claims he suffered severe injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle, causing it to roll onto its top.
Orange Co. couple seeks restitution after husband injures foot at work
GALVESTON - An Orange County couple filed a lawsuit after the husband hurt his foot while working almost six months ago, recent court papers say.
Lawsuit: Non-payment of construction materials violated subcontract
GALVESTON - Claiming Insulation Specialists is withholding money intended for materials purchased for a project, Morcon Construction Co. Inc. has pursued legal action.