News from February 2012
League City resident sues to recover security deposit
Boswell-Loechel GALVESTON - League City resident John McCollum has filed suit against Brooks Calavan and the Calavan Family Partnership in an effort to recoup a security deposit, recent court documents state.
Widow gets TRO to preserve evidence at scene of husband's workplace death
Tony Buzbee GALVESTON - Local resident Fredreka Denise Hayes recently obtained a temporary restraining order against her late husband's employers from Galveston County 122nd District Court Judge John Ellisor.
Burned electrician sues over exploding electrical box
Benny Agosto Jr. of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend in Houston. GALVESTON - A Texas City couple claims the husband suffered "agonizing" burns to his upper body during an on the job incident last year, recent court documents say.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Feb. 13-17.
Disabled veteran files discrimination lawsuit against temporary staffing company
Bearden A disabled veteran has filed a discrimination lawsuit against a temporary staffing company after he was allegedly terminated from his position due to his disability.
Plano transportation company claims former employees breached agreements
Maslanka SHERMAN - A Plano transportation services company has filed a lawsuit against several former employees, accusing them of misappropriation of confidential information and and unfair competition.
Accountant claims termination due to complaints to Labor Department
SHERMAN - An accountant claims she was fired for reporting labor violations to the Department of Labor and has filed a lawsuit against her former employer for retaliating against her and for violating federal labor regulations.
Social worker sues for 23 years of unpaid overtime
Hommel MARSHALL - A social worker has filed a lawsuit in an effort to obtain 23 years of unpaid overtime wages.
Repairmen file class action against Texas municipality regarding overtime wages
Hommel MARSHALL - Two repairmen for a Texas municipality have filed a potential class action claiming they were not paid overtime wages but were instead given "comp time" in violation of federal regulations.
Nurse files age discrimination lawsuit after being asked to resign
Hommel MARSHALL - An assistant director of nursing for a Tyler nursing home has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against her former employer after she was asked to resign her position.
Tennessee resident files lawsuit claiming mesh device system is defective
A Tennessee resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a mesh device system claiming that the product left her with serious complications.
Partnership seeks declaration as sole owner
Garrison A Texas business partnership is asking the court to declare it the sole owner of a piece of Jefferson County property.
Port Arthur man seeks reimbursement for Groves property
A Port Arthur man has filed suit against the co-owner of his property, alleging she owes him more than $5,000 for a down payment he made on the real estate.
Four involved in legal fight over Jefferson County property
Two Texas residents want the court to determine their ownership share in a piece of Jefferson County property.
Passenger sues driver after car hits tracks, pole and tree
Morgan A Jefferson County woman claims she sustained injuries as a passenger in a vehicle that ended up striking a light pole.
Wreck on FM 365 subject of lawsuit
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the driver she claims rear-ended her vehicle while she stopped for traffic.
Woman sues insurer over payment for lightning strike to home
A woman claims her insurance company failed to pay her an adequate amount for damages caused to her home after it was struck by lightning.
American Petroleum Institute concerned about EPA refinery rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- An American Petroleum Institute official has expressed concern about new rules for refineries the Environmental Protection Agency is implementing.
172nd Court District 3/2012
BRAMMER CONSTRUCTION INC VS DUONG AND LE INC ET AL