U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
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Alleged troll that sued eBay over PTO reexamination dismisses lawsuit
MARSHALL (Legal Newsline) – An alleged “patent troll” that sued eBay earlier this year for daring to ask the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a reexamination of three patents has dismissed its lawsuit. -
TracBeam sues Apple over wireless location technology including 'Find My Phone' service
TYLER (Legal Newsline) – A Colorado-based, inventor-owned company is suing Apple Inc. for patent infringement. -
Woman claims she was evicted for helping disabled apply for tenancy
A disabled woman has filed suit against the apartment complex she claims discriminated against her due to her disability. -
Man claims job loss due to physical impairment
A former Jet Specialty employee claims he lost his job because of an injury he sustained while working, an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Aspen Healthcare dismissed from overtime wage suit
A Dallas area home health agency has been dismissed from a lawsuit filed by a former employee. -
Plano car accident results in injuries, lawsuit
A car accident in Plano, which left one driver injured, results in lawsuit. -
Dallas businessman seeks $2M from Arnold & Itkin for legal malpractice
A Dallas businessman has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against a Houston law firm, claiming the attorneys’ negligence cost him almost $2 million. -
Tyler Junior College sued by disabled student for discrimination
A disabled student is suing Tyler Junior College, asking the court to require them to repair buildings and entrances to adhere to the American with Disabilities Act. -
Woman sues her former employer for wrongful termination
A Bowie woman claims she was fired from Healthcare Services Group for reporting a co-worker's sexually inappropriate behavior. -
Google wins $1 jury verdict against patent troll
MARSHALL (Legal Newsline) — Last month, Google Inc. won a $1 jury verdict against Beneficial Innovations Inc., a Nevada-based patent-holding company that has filed a string of lawsuits over patents related to online gaming and online advertising. -
Texas company sues Apple for allegedly infringing on touchscreen patent
MARSHALL (Legal Newsline) — A Texas-based company is suing Apple Inc. in federal court, accusing the maker of the popular iPhone and iPad of patent infringement. -
Cellular One accused of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
A cell phone sales woman who suffers from arthritis has filed suit against Cellular One claiming they would not accommodate her disability. -
KCS sued after employee is injured
A railroad is being sued over claims it is liable under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. -
Chick-Fil-A sued after woman falls
A Sabine County resident is suing after falling and sustaining injuries. -
Aspen Healthcare Services sued for alleged Fair Labor Standards Act violation
UPDATE: Plaintiff Jackie Jones dismissed without prejudice her claims against Aspen Healthcare Inc. and Sukhu George on April 3, 2014. The dismissal came before defendants had filed an answer or a motion for summary judgment. -
Asset Recovery Associates sued for alleged Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations
A Beaumont resident is suing for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. -
Horseshoe Entertainment sued after woman falls
A woman is suing after she fell while inside a casino. -
U.S. SC declines to hear Texas Internet patent infringement case; company president declares it ‘a tough time to be a patent owner’
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a software company’s case against an online retailer for allegedly infringing on its “shopping cart” patents. -
Former employee accuses Medicus of violating the ADA
SHERMAN - Kelly Coder filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas-Sherman Division on Jan. 6, naming Medicus Laboratories LLC as the sole defendant. -
Port Arthur’s suit against DaimlerChrysler removed to federal court
The city of Port Arthur’s suit against DaimlerChrysler, which alleges several of the passenger buses they purchased have caught on fire while in operation, has been removed to federal court.