News from April 2014
Texas driver sued after collision on Palmer Highway
A Galveston County woman is suing over claims she was injured in a collision on Palmer Highway.
Horizon Homes sues KLM Horizon Development, claiming infringement of trademark
A Plano business is suing a home development business for its use of a similar trademark, harming their reputation.
Seaman seeks $1M for injuries from March barge collision in ship channel
A Louisiana woman is suing over claims she was injured in the March 22 ship collision in Galveston Bay.
Texas trial lawyers open checkbooks for Braley’s Senate run
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – It seems U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley’s past remarks warning that a “farmer” could be the next chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee reached the ears of Texas trial lawyers.
Our View: Keep the cap, California
Because Texas and California are mirror opposites in so many ways, we often find ourselves contrasting our dissimilar approaches to governing.
Former Klein ISD teacher sues administration for violating rights
A former teacher from the Klein Independent School District is suing administrators over claims he was verbally and physically abused by students and unlawfully terminated from his job.
Texas governor candidate Davis to give keynote at Texas Black Expo
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic candidate for governor, will give the keynote address at the Texas Black Expo this summer.
Patent licenser doesn’t want reform aimed at ‘trolls’ to adversely affect his industry
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — It takes a lot more than people calling Marvin Key’s company a “patent troll” to offend him.
Crash victim sues driver, bar over injuries
A vehicle crash victim is suing the other driver and the bar that served the driver alcohol for injuries and damages.
Passengers sue driver after vehicle flips
Two passengers who were inside a vehicle when it was involved in a crash are now suing the vehicle's driver.
Woman seeks $1M from insurer over denial of disability claim
A woman is suing an insurance company claiming she was denied benefits.
Truck owner sues over transmission repairs
A truck owner is suing an auto dealership after his transmission failed after it was supposed to be repaired.
Woman sues Crockett Street bar on behalf of children
The ex-wife of a man killed in a car crash is suing the bar that she claims served him alcohol before the collision.
Underground Elephant sued for allegedly wrongfully using trademark
Two Texas businesses are suing after another company used its trademark.
Markel American Insurance sued by insured boat owners
A Jefferson County resident is suing after his watercraft was damaged in a storm.
Galveston County resident sues after receiving disabling injuries in accident
A Galveston County resident is sued after allegedly running a red light and striking another vehicle.
Houston resident sued for failing to stop at red light, resulting in accident
A Texas resident is suing a Houston driver after being involved in an automobile accident.
Automobile accident on State Highway 146 in Galveston County results in suit
A Galveston County resident is suing after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident.
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket for June 2014
MARK KENT V. CHRISTUS HEALTH ET AL
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
April 7-11, 2014