News from June 2013
Cornyn's bill hopes to end abuses by patent trolls
Companies that exist only to buy technology patents and then sue other companies for infringement could see their actions limited if the federal government passes several pieces of legislation.
Small business owners want suit over Obamacare IRS rule decided now
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A group of small business owners, who last month sued the federal government over an IRS regulation imposed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, are asking a federal court to decide the case now.
Legally Speaking: Teaching what matters
At a March dinner commemorating the 40th anniversary of the University of New Hampshire School of Law, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia gave a speech in which he proclaimed modern legal education a “failure.”
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83372
Why are James and Tricia Keene suing the wrong company?
James and Tricia Keene’s case against EasyLift Cargo Lifts of Galveston is thin, inasmuch as the injury to James’s arm last November seems to have resulted from “operator error.”
Woman files lawsuit against driver who failed to yield at stop sign
A Nederland woman suffered severe bodily injuries after a driver failed to yield at a stop sign and struck her vehicle, according to recently filed court documents.
Jefferson County women sued for alleged failure to repay student loans
The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust has filed two suits against two Jefferson County women who it claims failed to repay the more than $30,000 in student loans they each borrowed.
Lawsuits filed against insurance companies, June 3-7, 2013
One new lawsuit against an insurance company over a Hurricane Ike damage claim was filed in Jefferson County District Court, June 3-7, 2013.
Discrimination suit against Lamar slated for winter trial
A winter trial has been slated in litigation brought by an instructor who alleges Lamar University discriminated against her after she failed to attend a stage performance with a homosexual theme.
Couple claims emergency transportation overcharged for services
A Tyler County couple claims an ambulance service overcharged them when it transported their son to the hospital following a collision.
Man says wreck irritated pre-existing condition
A Jefferson County man filed court documents saying that an accident irritated a pre-existing condition, causing it to become painful and disabling.
Minor seeks reimbursement for injuries
A minor needs to be reimbursed for injuries he sustained during a collision in May of last year, according to recently filed court documents.
UPR sued following worker’s injury
While employed by Union Pacific Railroad, Freddie Jones Jr., a Louisiana resident at the time, suffered an on the job injury last August.
More time needed to take depositions in suit over playground injury
With a trial date looming in a couple of months, the parties believe more time is needed to take depositions in litigation brought over a playground injury.
Auto collision suit between family members settles before trial
Before a jury could be selected, an automobile collision suit between two people with the same last name settled on Monday.
Man blames cancer on exposure to benzene
A man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he developed cancer after being exposed to benzene products while working.
Baytown man loses job after taking medical leave, seeks damages
GALVESTON - A Baytown man claims Poly-America Inc. fired him for taking leave in response to an on the job injury, recent court documents say.
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket for July 2013
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Litigation links Wal-Mart to alleged battery leak that caused customer's illnesses
HOUSTON - A trip to the automotive section of a Wal-Mart in northwest Houston last year resulted in a Harris County woman suffering from a pair of respiratory ailments.
Houston woman alleges termination followed report of company president's inappropriate advances
HOUSTON - Houston resident Rachel Meyer is suing SSCS claiming she was fired for reporting sexual harassment, recent court documents say.