News from December 2014
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Nov. 17 - 21, 2014
RICO class action alleges post-Sandy scheme to manipulate FEMA program
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A prominent Texas attorney is representing two victims of Hurricane Sandy in a recently filed class action lawsuit against an insurance company and several associates, claiming they schemed to manipulate a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program for profit.
Did Howard Dean really get 'lucky' in Texas?
Why would anyone care what Howard Dean has to say? Why would anyone read Salon to find out what Howard Dean has to say?
Third party responsible in $1M suit alleging woman hit by ambulance, says defendant
A third unidentified party is the actual party responsible in a suit brought by a woman seeking $1 million for injuries she allegedly suffered when an ambulance driver struck her as she was walking on the side of the road, according to the defendant’s answer.
Removed to federal court: suit accusing Motiva of firing man for using cell phone at refinery
A suit accusing Motiva Enterprises of terminating a worker after using his cell phone to complete a work-related task has been removed to federal court.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Welder says he was injured by faulty dam
A Texas welder is suing over claims he was permanently injured when a construction enclosure collapsed.
Physician's assistant claims age discrimination
A Galveston County man filed suit against the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston for alleged age discrimination.
Company says it was unfairly appraised
A Jefferson County company filed a complaint against the county appraisal district for alleged unfair appraisal practices.
Contractor claims he was injured by faulty folding chair
A Jefferson County man filed suit against a company after allegedly being injured on the job.
Couple files suit after husband loses leg in motorcycle accident
A Galveston County couple filed suit against a driver after the husband lost a leg in an accident involving his motorcycle.
Lawsuit arising from rear-end collision set for trial
Pre-trial is underway in a lawsuit brought by a man claiming he sustained a neck injury after a driver rear-ended the vehicle he was riding in.
Christus settles med-mal lawsuit before trial
Potential jurors called in to the Beaumont courthouse to judge a medical malpractice trial were granted an early Christmas gift Monday morning as the case settled.
Texas stops online scheme that claimed to offer 'free' credit scores but charged monthly fees
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott resolved the State’s enforcement action against the operators of an online scheme that violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket for January 2015
HD HOTEL MANAGEMENT LLC V. DHN CONSTRUCTION LLC ET AL