News from January 2016
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 1/15 - 1/21/2016 License #:1338 Assumed Name:J&J LAWN SERVICE Address:11730 LOOP RD., BEAUMONT, TX, 77713 Owner Name:QUINTANAR IGNACIO BARRON License #:1351 Assumed Name:GREEN SPRING LAWN CARE SERVICES Address:3018 18TH ST., PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77642 Owner Name:MANZANO HECTOR J License #:1362 Assumed Name:MARCUES HIGGIN LAWN SERVICE Address:9215 BROUN ST., BEAUMONT, TX, 77707 Owner Name:HIGGIN MARCUES License #:1387 Assumed Name:PROCTOR CONSULTANT C P Address:6355
JEFFERSON COUNTY 172ND COURT DISTRICT: FEB. 2016
ROBERT ONEAL ET AL V.
Modica Brothers Ltd. sued by employee claiming he suffered work-related back injury
BEAUMONT— Modica Brothers Ltd. is being sued by an employee who claims his back was injured while performing a task at work.
Jefferson County woman files lawsuit claiming she was severely injured in auto accident
BEAUMONT— A woman is seeking damages for severe injuries she claims to have suffered in an automobile accident she alleges was due to the negligence of the other driver who purportedly ran a red light.
Damages sought after diabetic prisoner allegedly dies due to unconstitutional jail conditions
TYLER— Several correctional officers are being sued following the death of an inmate allegedly due to lack of timely medical treatment of his diabetes during his imprisonment.
Man sues former employer claiming they violated Americans with Disabilities Act, wrongfully terminated him
GALVESTON — A man is suing his former employer alleging his rights granted under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were violated and that we was wrongfully terminated after taking time off from work due to a medical condition.
Widow seeks damages from husband's death in accident with commercial truck
BEAUMONT— The widow of a man killed in an accident with a commercial truck is suing the vehicle's owner and driver is seeking damages the alleged wrongful death of her husband.
Customer blames Ziegler's Foods for fall at store
GALVESTON — A customer is suing a Dickinson food market, alleging negligence after she slipped, fell and said she was injured while shopping.
Customer alleges Randy's Marine failed to properly repair vessel
GALVESTON — A customer is suing a Galveston County boat business, alleging the repair of a vessel was defective.
Worker alleges ACR negligence caused his injuries
BEAUMONT — A worker is suing a construction business, alleging negligence caused his injuries.
Chrysler-Dodge dealeship accuses customer of failing to pay for car
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County Chrysler Dodge dealership is suing a Nederland customer, alleging she failed to pay for the vehicle sold to her.
Jefferson County motorist seeks damages from auto accident
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County man is suing a Beaumont motorist, alleging negligence in an auto accident.
Orange County residents seek damages following auto accident
BEAUMONT— Two Orange County residents are suing a Longview motorist, alleging negligence in an auto accident.
Patient accuses Previty Clinic of medical negligence
BEAUMONT — A Hardin County patient is suing Beaumont surgery clinic, alleging medical negligence.
Employee accuses South Texas College of Law of race, gender discrimination
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a law school, alleging discrimination due to his race and gender.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Barkan Wireless Technologies, L.P. v. T-Mobile US, Inc. et al 2:16-cv-00063-RWS-RSP
Allen-based Barkan asserts ownership of United States Patent Numbers 9,042,306 (“the ‘306 patent”) and No. 8,559,369 (“the ‘369 patent”), both titled “Wireless Internet System and Method”.
Mostyn rejects ‘generous’ hailstorm settlements, accuses State Farm of bad faith mediation
DALLAS - A hailstorm plaintiff represented by the Mostyn Law Firm recently filed a motion seeking exemption from mediation, accusing State Farm Lloyds of bad faith dealings for essentially not agreeing to a settlement that is worth three times the value of the insured’s home.
Customer says Heartland Recreational Vehicles guilty of deceptive trade practices
HOUSTON — A customer is suing Heartland Recreational Vehicles, as well as other defendants, alleging deceptive trade practices.
Family blames Mainland Medical Center for wrongful death
GALVESTON — A family is suing Mainland Medical Center, alleging the death of their wife and mother was due to lack of standard care.
Customer blames Petsmart for infection from parakeet
BEAUMONT— An Ellis County is suing Petsmart, alleging she contracted a dangerous disease from a purchased parakeet.