News from January 2014
Aspen Healthcare Services sued for alleged Fair Labor Standards Act violation
UPDATE: Plaintiff Jackie Jones dismissed without prejudice her claims against Aspen Healthcare Inc. and Sukhu George on April 3, 2014. The dismissal came before defendants had filed an answer or a motion for summary judgment.
Asset Recovery Associates sued for alleged Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations
A Beaumont resident is suing for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Horseshoe Entertainment sued after woman falls
A woman is suing after she fell while inside a casino.
Woman sues after highway collision
A Beaumont woman is suing another woman after a collision left her injured.
Beaumont woman sues for crash injuries
A Beaumont woman is suing another driver after sustaining injuries in a vehicle crash.
Beaumont asbestos law firms donate $45K to Beaumont judge
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story inaccurately stated Floyd was running unopposed.
Louisiana Attorney General responds to lawsuit brought by oil and gas trade association
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Attorney General’s office has responded to a lawsuit brought against it by a statewide oil and gas trade organization.
National Bar applauds appointment of Wilkins to D.C. Circuit Court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The National Bar Association is applauding the confirmation of Judge Robert Wilkins to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, which was made possible thanks to the U.S. Senate changing the law to bypass a Republican filibuster.
‘Scanner troll’ MPHJ hits FTC with federal lawsuit, claims agency is violating its rights
SAN ANTONIO (Legal Newsline) — The so-called “scanner troll,” MPHJ Technology Investments LLC, is suing the Federal Trade Commission in a Texas federal court for allegedly violating its constitutional rights.
District 21 candidates share views with local media
In 2012, Judy Nichols stood up at a town hall meeting in Beaumont and said she could not expand her business because of the costs of the Patient Affordable Care Act.
Morrison denies intoxication, will fight PI charge
Port Arthur attorney and judicial candidate Stella Morrison denies she was drunk as she faces charges of public intoxication and resisting arrest.
Johnson becomes first woman on 9th District appeals court
As her mother slipped the black robe onto her shoulders, Leanne Johnson became the first female justice on the Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals in Beaumont.
Criminal investigation leads attorney to request stay on oil spill claims process
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney accused of falsifying his representation of tens of thousands of claimants in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill settlement is asking a federal court to stop actions concerning his clients in the settlement program until a criminal investigation is wrapped up.
U.S. SC declines to hear Texas Internet patent infringement case; company president declares it ‘a tough time to be a patent owner’
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a software company’s case against an online retailer for allegedly infringing on its “shopping cart” patents.
Republican candidates for Texas Attorney General raise millions
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Taking into account their political backgrounds and campaign platforms, one could argue money might be the only thing separating the three Republican challengers currently vying to become Texas’ next attorney general.
Mostyn Law Firm donates $1 million to Democrat in Texas gubernatorial race
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – The Mostyn Law Firm and its attorneys are spending a small fortune to ensure state Sen. Wendy Davis’ political ambitions come to fruition.
Our View: Garlock turns the tables on predatory asbestos firms
Search Youtube or Google Images for “predator becomes prey” and you’ll find incredible but real examples of the tables being turned by intended victims: bunnies getting the best of snakes, house cats intimidating alligators, octopi engulfing sharks, wild boar goring leopards, etc.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket for March 2014
SHELDON K MAYFIELD SR ET AL V. JPW INTERNATIONAL INC ET AL