News from March 2014
Jefferson County motorist sued for reversing into pedestrian
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was injured on his property when a car backed into him.
Home Depot named in Harris County negligence claim
A Harris County couple is suing over claims the husband sustained injuries as a result of tripping and falling at Home Depot.
McCaskill introduces own legislation aimed at ‘bottom-feeder’ patent trolls
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Last week, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill introduced her own piece of legislation aimed at combating so-called “patent trolls.”
Groups react to Obama’s latest actions on patent reform
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Business groups from across the nation — even the world’s largest software maker, Microsoft — have weighed in following the White House’s announcement of three new executive actions aimed at targeting so-called “patent trolls.”
Finding rural solutions to climate change
By Lu Nelsen
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 2014005084
Jefferson County 172nd District Court: Docket for April 2014
TEXAS STATE OPTICAL INC V. WILLIAM PONDER
University of Houston named in discrimination claim
A former professor of life sciences has filed suit against the University of Houston, claiming she was unlawfully let go from her position.
City of Domino, mayor sued by employees
Two employees of Domino fired from their positions are seeking an order against the city and mayor.
Werner Ladder sued over claims of product liability
A Denton County couple is suing over claims of products liability after the wife was injured on a ladder.
Tank worker sues oil and gas company after being injured
An Alabama man is suing after being injured while working on an oil and gas tank.
Two police officers, Montgomery County sued after woman allegedly unlawfully arrested
A Dallas county resident is suing police officers and Montgomery County, claiming unlawful arrest and detainment.
City of East Mountain, mayor sued by Gregg County resident
A Gregg County resident is suing over claims of discrimination and retaliation.
Texas man sues employer, Kirby Inland Marine, claiming negligence
A Texas man is suing over claims he sustained injuries while working aboard the M/V Mike Bird vessel.
Evicted tenant sued by former landlord for outstanding balance under lease
A League City landlord is suing a tenant for unpaid rent.
Couple accuses another couple of stalking
A Galveston County couple is suing another couple, alleging harassment and threats.
Man seeks $1M from Minerva Marine over slip and fall
A man is suing after he slipped while aboard a vessel.
HEB Grocery sued after woman injured on premises
A Galveston County woman is suing over claims she was injured on the premises of a grocery store.
League City sues event planner for failing to return seed money
The town of League City is suing a Houston resident, urging her to return seed money the city provided to carry out special events.
Jefferson County man rear-ended by another driver, files suit
A Jefferson County man is suing another driver after allegedly being rear-ended in May.