Shanice Harris News
Appeals court reverses decision in breach of contract case against Storage Trust Properties
HOUSTON -- A state appeals court on Sept. 17 reversed and remanded back to the trial court a breach of contract case. The lawsuit involved the disposal of George Hilburn’s personal property from storage units owned and operated by Storage Trust Properties, whom the trial court ultimately ruled in favor of.
Appeals judges deny lower court's ruling in billing dispute
BEAUMONT -- A Texas appeals court denied and reversed on Sept. 19 a trial court's ruling in a case between Quality Event Flooring Systems and FC Festivals.
Beaumont appeals court upholds ruling in declaratory judgment case against elderly couple
BEAUMONT -- A Texas appeals court upheld Sept. 19 a trial court’s decision after the Forest Hills Improvement Association filed a declaratory judgment against a couple who requested a property extension.
Man hits head on branch and falls off mower, sues Lowe's for mower malfunction
A man sues Lowe’s Home Centers after he claims product liability after his mower malfunctions. He is seeking $75,000 in damages.
Thomas Developers allege customers failed to repay $100,000 loan
GALVESTON -- A Galveston developer is suing a League City business, alleging the defendants failed to pay back a $100,000 loan.
Pedestrian alleges Weekley Homes' negligence caused her to fracture leg
HOUSTON -- A Harris County woman is suing a Houston homebuilder, alleging negligence after she was injured in front of a construction site.
Consumer alleges Just For Men hair product burned his head
SHERMAN -- A Denton County man is suing a personal care business, alleging a Just For Men hair product caused burns and swelling to his head.
AT&T alleges local company bore through cable lines
GALVESTON -- AT&T in Texas filed suit July 25 against Dettling & Son LLC in Galveston County District Court, alleging the defendant negligently destroyed the plaintiff's property.
Eastern District of Texas determines royalty rate in Chrome patent suit
MARSHALL – The Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas has set the ongoing royalty rate for a $20 million judgment against Google from a patent infringement case decided in February.
Appeals court rules in favor of Willis in traffic camera suit
WILLIS – The Court of Appeals for the 9th District of Texas at Appeals at Beaumont has reversed an order and rendered judgment in favor of the city of Willis in a lawsuit regarding its use of red light cameras.
Uniloc alleges Google unlawfully used patented technology for its Google Hangout app
MARSHALL – Computer security company Uniloc USA Inc. and Uniloc Luxembourg SA are alleging that Google Inc. uses their patented technology in the Google Hangout app.
Backpage.com cites Fifth in congressional hearing over allegations of human trafficking
AUSTIN – Executives of the adult website Backpage.com sat down for a congressional hearing earlier this month in Washington, D.C. The site, which is the focus of an ongoing investigation, chose its Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination during the hearing.