News from August 2013
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Beaumont Division
Suit: Texas City man's dog attacked child, 'ripping out teeth'
GALVESTON - A Texas City woman has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a child who was allegedly assaulted by a dog while playing at a friend's house.
Driver says defective Honda steering wheel caused collision
A woman has filed suit against American Honda Motor Co. Inc., saying that she crashed into a median due a defective steering wheel that did not allow her to quickly respond to another driver’s error.
Father files suit against driver he blames for daughter's death
The father of a woman who died in a collision seeks monetary relief from the driver who allegedly caused the accident.
BP claims administrator given two weeks to respond to latest fraud allegations
NEW ORLEANS – Only one week after BP filed a request to temporarily stop payments for claims under a settlement agreement stemming from the 2010 Gulf oil spill until allegations of fraud were investigated, U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has provided Claims Administrator Patrick Juneau’s Office a two-week deadline to respond to fraud claims within the office.
Abbott defends reforms while critics question his own lawsuit settlement
On a windy day in July 1984, 26-year-old Greg Abbott was out for a jog when a huge oak tree toppled over and crushed him, leaving the future Texas Attorney General paralyzed from the waist down.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83718
Plaintiffs’ expert says lead paint abatement could cost $1.4 billion
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Research director Dr. David Jacobs of the National Center for Healthy Housing and an authority in abatement procedures testified for plaintiffs Thursday that the cost of a lead paint abatement program could exceed $1.4 billion in the 10 California jurisdictions pursuing a “public nuisance” case against paint manufacturers.
One more reason to leave California and come to Texas
Flukes, fleas, ticks and tapeworms – does anyone hold them in high regard? What about weevils and webworms, moths and mosquitoes?
CALA: Small businesses scorched by lawsuit abuse
By Garry Bradford
Beaumont woman sues A&M over lifetime seats at Kyle Field; Foundation seeking additional $120K to keep current spot
A woman has filed suit against Texas A&M University, saying she may lose prime football tickets she has held for more than 30 years.
Woman files suit against driver who turned into oncoming traffic
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims turned into oncoming traffic and collided with her vehicle.
Drunk driver blamed for killing two and causing severe injuries in another
A man claims he suffered from severe internal bleeding after an allegedly intoxicated driver struck the vehicle in which he was riding head on.
Man sues motel after chair collapses while taking off boots
While staying at a Comfort Inn in Orange, Allen Doverspike, an Oklahoma resident, sat in a chair and began to take his boots off when the chair collapsed.
Defendants assert statute of limitations lapsed in suit over unpaid bonuses
ABClean and U.S. Industrial Services are alleging the statute of limitations has lapsed in suit brought by employees alleging they were not paid promised bonuses.
PA sued after city vehicle runs over man at the dump
Houston resident Michael Everett is suing the city of Port Arthur, alleging a vehicle belonging to the city ran him over at the dump.
Houston seaman claims employers did not provide medical help following apparent stroke
HOUSTON - A Houston seaman claims his employers did not provide adequate medical attention for a stroke he suffered almost two years ago, recent court papers say.
Sons claim mother fatally hit by truck at Conroe car wash, blame business's cleaning system
HOUSTON - The estate of a woman who was fatally hit by a pickup truck at a Conroe car wash earlier this year seeks wrongful death damages.
City of League City accused of damaging telecommunication facilities
GALVESTON - The city of League City is the target of a lawsuit alleging it damaged telecommunications facilities within its city limits.