News from July 2012
Cal Dive International non-suited from Jones Act suit
Arnold Before a hearing to transfer venue could take place, Cal Dive International was non-suited from a Jones Act suit brought by Louis Palanek.
PU wants Brent Coon banned from banana-picker suits
Walter Umphrey One of Texas' most well known law firms is trying to disqualify a former partner from representing a defendant who wants his cut of a probable multi-million dollar settlement with Dole.
Legally Speaking: Letting the punishment fit the crime
Judges from around the country engage periodically in what's called "creative sentencing." Some legal observers criticize such punishments as forms of public shaming taking us back to the days of Puritans putting people in the stocks.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, July 26, 2012.
Nash woman sues manufacturer of vaginal mesh for defects
Patton TEXARKANA - A Nash woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a vaginal mesh claiming the device was defective.
Debt collection law firm sued for violating Collection Practices Act
SHERMAN - An Ohio debt collection law firm is being sued by an Allen man who claims the firm did not disclose in voicemails that it was attempting to collect on a debt.
Electrical sign worker files lawsuit after suffering severe shock
An electrical sign worker has filed a lawsuit against a gas station that claims he was severely shocked when gas station workers turned the power back on to a sign that he was actively working to repair.
Waitress sues Longview steakhouse for age discrimination
Hommel MARSHALL - A waitress has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against a Longview steakhouse after her work hours were reduced.
Longview hospital sued for failing to accommodate hearing-impaired woman
TYLER - A hearing-impaired woman has filed a lawsuit against a Longview hospital claiming it failed to provide an interpreter.
Dillard's store manager sues for age discrimination after losing job
Sinkule After losing his position during his approved medical leave, a former Dillard's store manager is suing the store for age discrimination and for violating the Family Medical Leave Act.
58th Court District 9/2012
SIMCO ENTERPRISES LTD VS R O WILLIAMS AND CO INC
Hospital employee sues after losing her job due to medical restrictions
Hommel MARSHALL - A hospital employee, who was restricted from lifting patients, has filed a lawsuit against her employer after she was terminated due to the restrictions.
Forklift operator sues after being hit by train
MARSHALL - A worker that was hit by a train while he was operating a forklift has filed a lawsuit against Union Pacific for failing to exercise ordinary care.
Papa John's franchise owner says Obamacare may force job cuts
Nichols BEAUMONT - Papa John's pizza restaurant owner Judy Nichols' plan to expand her business in Southeast Texas with a fourth location is on hold because of uncertainty over the impact "Obamacare" will have on her operations.
Landowners in litigation over $4M tract
Seeking to properly divide up a tract of land worth around $4 million, Susan McCurry has filed a petition for partition against Texas Mountain Ranch and Mark and Carolyn Fertitta.
Golden Triangle Properties questions company's eminent domain powers
Golden Triangle Properties is asking the courts to declare that Williams Field Services-Gulf Coast Co. does not have eminent domain powers in a proposed pipeline extension.
Granddaughter loses appeal of $37K award over home sale proceeds
The Ninth Court of Appeals of Texas upheld a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff Lenora Fawcett on Thursday, allowing her to keep the award of more than $37,000 in home sale proceeds that had been withheld by her granddaughter.
Boat dealer files breach of contract suit against supplier
Bennington pontoon boat A boat dealership claims one of its suppliers breached a contract and authorized another dealership to sell its product.
Insurer sued after wreck on Nederland Avenue
Possa A woman claims she should receive money from her insurance company after a driver crashed into her vehicle, causing her to sustain head, neck, back and leg injuries.