News from June 2014
Our View: The attorneys at Villarreal & Begum get hit by semis
“HIT BY A SEMI?” That’s the headline on a billboard beneath a dramatic picture of a massive red tractor-trailer slamming into a small green car.
Abbott, Davis have differing reactions to Hobby Lobby decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of three family-owned businesses Monday, saying they can refuse to pay for certain forms of contraception.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
June 16-20, 2014
Three nominated for federal judgeships in Texas
Three Texas men have been named to fill judicial vacancies in the federal courts of the Lone Star State.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court: Docket for August 2014
HARVEY E WILLIAM V. A W CHESTERTON ET AL
Robotics company sues for unpaid commissions
A Beaumont company is suing to recover money allegedly owed by a Michigan company.C&D Skilled Robotics Inc. filed a lawsuit May 20 in Jefferson County District Court against TGW Systems Inc., citing breach of contract. According to the complaint, on May 8, 2008, the two companies involved in the suit entered into an agreement where C&D was to receive a 5 percent commission for all equipment,
Developer, contractors face suit after woman trips in Port Arthur
A Jefferson County woman is suing after allegedly tripping and falling outside her apartment complex.Emily Dobbs filed suit May 20 in Jefferson County District Court against Realtex Development Corp., Realtex Development Southeast LLC, Colton Commercial USA Inc., M&G Reconstruction, Jerald Geiger Jr., FSC Pavement Marking, Donald Pleasant Sr. and Donald Pleasant Jr.
Texas governor candidates make fundraising push as reporting deadline nears
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – With the six-month campaign finance reporting deadline here, Texas’ gubernatorial candidates are making one final push to tap supporters.
'Record' columnist named chair of Bar Journal editorial board
The Texas Bar Journal has announced the appointment of Dallas attorney John G. Browning as chairman of the publication's editorial board.
Texas firm's 'Serial Killer' ad has truckers up in arms
A Texas law firm’s recent ad in a national magazine has the trucking industry in an outrage.
Motion to dismiss filed in NSA spying class action
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The defendants have filed their motion to dismiss in a lawsuit that alleges the National Security Agency conducted surveillance and intelligence-gathering programs that collected data from American citizens.
Former NFL players file class action claiming drug misuse
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Eight former NFL football players are suing the National Football League after they claim it illegally supplied painkillers to players to keep them in the game without telling them the severity of their injuries or the side effects of the medications.
Legally Speaking-Lawyers Doing Good (Part II)
Some of the ways in which lawyers do good for the community are geared toward hope for a better future — such as raising money for charity, men
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Harris County woman sues Kroger, claims discrimination
A Harris County woman is suing Kroger after her position was terminated, claiming discrimination.Diane L. Bates filed a lawsuit June 18 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Kroger Texas LP and KRPC Inc., citing disparate treatment, discrimination. Bates claims she was employed by Kroger as a store manager. The suit alleges during her employment she was treated differently
Galveston County man sues after crash on Hwy 6
A Galveston County man is suing over claims he was injured during a car accident.
JPMorgan Chase Bank sued for alleged age discrimination
A Brazoria County man is suing JPMorgan Chase Bank, claiming age discrimination.John Polasek filed a lawsuit June 17 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., citing age discrimination. Polasek claims he started working for JP in early 2008 after its purchase of Bear Sterns as an executive director. The suit alleges during his career he performed his
Houston woman sues over injury from Kemah wreck
A Houston resident is suing over claims she sustained injuries after an automobile accident in Kemah.Estefana Medrano filed a lawsuit June 17 in the Galveston County District Court against Steven Edward Zimmerman and Karen Zimmerman, citing negligence.
Developer sues construction company for failing to pay sub-contractors
A Harris County business is suing a construction company for fraud and breach of contract.Ray Hooker and Hooker Development LLC filed a lawsuit June 17 in the Galveston County District Court against David Solomon individually and doing business as Cavalier Construction, citing fraud and breach of contract. Hooker Development claims it contracted with Cavalier Construction to act in the capacity of
Katie's Seafood is sued after employee is injured at sea
Katie's Seafood is being sued over claims it caused an employee serious injuries while at sea.