News from December 2012
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Latest lawsuits against insurance companies over storm damage claims filed in Jefferson County
A total of three new lawsuits have been filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County District Court during the week of Dec. 3 - 7.
Dallas company allegedly failed to pay subcontractor
A company has filed suit against the Dallas business that it claims failed to pay it nearly $80,000 for services it performed.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82357
Suit over ‘unreasonably dangerous’ Glade candle dismissed
Plaintiff Courtney Harris has dismissed S.C. Johnson & Son from her suit, which alleges a Glade scented candle started a house fire.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• Neches Federal Credit Union has filed an application allowing foreclose of a lien of the property of Edward and Stacey Frank, located at 804 S. 14th Street, Nederland, Texas 77627.
Our state courts are now a 'Point of Light'
You can learn a lot about people from the bumper stickers on their cars: who they voted for in the last election, whether they believe in life or world peace, and what schools their honor students attend.
Harris Co. district attorney sued for retaliating against former HPD crime lab employees
HOUSTON - Two former employees with the Houston Police Department Crime Lab have filed suit against Harris County, Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos and Harris County Assistant District Attorney Rachel Palmer in response to alleged "retaliation for their protected speech and association."
Pearland couple: Charter school racially discriminated against daughter
HOUSTON - A public charter school is accused of racially discriminating against a Pearland couple's daughter, recent court documents say.
Suit aims to recover $74K from League City man
GALVESTON - In an effort to recover approximately $75,000 incurred from damages to leased property in Galveston County belonging to them, Barbara and Carl Valentino pursue legal action.
Wrongful death suit filed over fatal truck accident on US 59 in Polk County
LUFKIN - The parents of a deceased 24 year old have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company whose truck driver caused a fatal vehicle collision by allegedly failing to yield the right of way.
San Leon man claims real property sale fraudulent
GALVESTON - San Leon local Spencer G. Markle alleges Martha Turner Properties LP and agent Patricia Savage fraudulently sold him some real property in Galveston County, recent court documents say.
Worker’s injury suit against Brammer Engineering transferred
James Williams’ suit against three companies he claims failed to provide him with a safe work environment when an explosion occurred has been transferred to Hardin County.
Suit alleging tattoo caused staph infection dismissed
Litigation brought by Jamie Gerardo, who sued Lash Co. for a staph infection she developed allegedly after getting a tattoo on her right breast, has been dismissed.
Suit alleging disaster recovery company bribed officials moved to federal court
A suit against a disaster recovery service company, which alleged officials were bribed to grant no-bid work contracts, has been removed to federal court.
Assisted living resident claims worker stole $100K in cash and jewelry
SHERMAN - A resident of an assisted living community in Plano has filed a lawsuit claiming one of the workers stole approximately $100,000 in cash and jewelry from her room.
Local man sues State Farm to recoup coverage for 2010 auto accident
GALVESTON - After State Farm Insurance failed and refused to properly compensate him for a late 2010 two-vehicle accident, local resident Ben Day has filed a lawsuit.
Likely benzene suit brought against DuPont
Wanda Bonura has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Joe Bonura, seeking testimony concerning his employment and benzene exposure history with E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
Southern Transportation sued for driver’s collision
Beaumont local Earnestine Smith is suing Southern Transportation for injuries she received in an automobile collision two years ago.
Theft allegations, racial harassment against Conroe man result in lawsuit
HOUSTON - Complaining that National Oilwell Varco LP "forced to endure racial and ethnic slurs in an intimidating and increasingly hostile work environment" before terminating him, Conroe resident Adrian Martinez has filed a lawsuit.