News from July 2013
Plano business sued for displaying satellite programming without commercial account
SHERMAN - A Plano business is being sued for violating the Cable Communications Privacy Policy Act for displaying satellite programming without a commercial account.
What the BP feeding frenzy reveals about us
Taking note of “hundreds of lawyers rushing to capitalize on the calamity” when the BP oil spill feeding frenzy began three years ago, we asked this rhetorical question: “Will their crusades restore the alleged losses of their clients, remediate the environmental damage, or prevent future disasters?”
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Red-light runner on trial for causing crash
A civil trial is underway in a suit filed by an Orange man against the driver who he claims struck his vehicle as he sat stopped at a red light.
Perry: I won't seek reelection as governor. TLR praises tort reform record
Rick Perry announced today that he will not seek reelection to the office of governor when his term expires in 2014.
Female pharma manager files discrimination suit after losing job
SHERMAN - A female regional manager of a pharmaceutical company has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming she was terminated due to gender discrimination.
Indian substitute teacher files racial discrimination lawsuit against FISD
SHERMAN - An Asian substitute teacher as filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming he was terminated due to his race and national origin.
Anderson County woman sues after slipping while shopping
MARSHALL - An Anderson County woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she was injured when she slipped while shopping and fell.
Receptionist sues for overtime wages
SHERMAN - A receptionist has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act for not paying him overtime wages.
Frito-Lay sales rep. files age discrimination suit
SHERMAN - A Frito-Lay sales representative has filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming he was fired because of his age.
Jasper parents file suit over wreck that killed, injured daughters
MARSHALL - A Jasper couple has filed a lawsuit claiming their 11-year-old daughter suffered fatal injuries in a vehicle wreck due to a lack of adequate occupant protection in their 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket for August 2013
ANGELA CREEL V. PRADIP J MORBIA MD FACC ET AL
La Marque motorist's original answer says wreck not his fault
GALVESTON - A La Marque man sued over a two-vehicle accident that sent a woman into a wall has fired back at allegations detailed in the latter's godfather's lawsuit against him, recent court records show.
Montgomery Co. man's lawsuit accuses Toyota of making defective airbag
GALVESTON - A Montgomery County man claims he was involved in a two-vehicle accident last year in which an airbag failed to deploy, recent court documents say.
Atlanta woman says medical leave, refusal to discriminate resulted in firing from Houston job
HOUSTON - An Atlanta woman alleges she was fired from her job in Houston for taking time off to recover from an operation and has pursued legal action.
Moody Gardens sued after child's slip and fall on metal object
GALVESTON - An area woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Moody Gardens Inc. and Palm Beach At Moody Gardens Inc. on behalf of a child she claims was injured two years ago at the Galveston attraction.
Houston woman's complaints about sexual harassment yielded 'involuntary' termination, lawsuit alleges
HOUSTON - A Houston woman is suing Allegiance Crane & Equipment LLC for allegedly creating a hostile work environment prior to firing her.
Calif. resident says he lost Houston district manager position because of prostate cancer
HOUSTON - Complaining that he was fired from the Superior Plus group for having prostate cancer, Chico, Calif., resident Larry Breidinger has filed a lawsuit.
Man seeks damages from businesses after garden soil bag crushes finger
HOUSTON - After injuring one of his digits loading a cart with bags of garden soil at a hardware store near his residence, Montgomery County resident Ed Tchamanzar seeks damages.
Harris Co. man claims pipe hit him in head at Texas City plant
GALVESTON - A Harris County man seeks damages after he was purportedly hit in the head with a pipe last month, recent court documents say.