News from April 2015
Hooters serves up infringement suit against Raising Cane’s
The popular chain Hooters is asking a federal judge to declare words used to describe its chicken wings as descriptive and not infringing Raising Cane’s chicken wing slogans.
Makers of Big Kid Sport booster seat hit with product liability suit after wreck
A Wilson County man has filed suit against the makers of the Big Kid Sport booster car seat, alleging the company’s product failed to protect his minor daughter from injury following an automobile collision two years ago.
Landowners allege encroachment by oil interests
A joint venture property firm and a Harris County man have sued a municipality and a private company, alleging incursion in a property dispute.
Restaurant customer alleges negligence in fall
A Galveston County woman has sued a restaurant and its associated companies, citing injuries incurred in a 2014 fall.
Leonard Davis trolls for Fish & Richardson
We suppose some sort of congratulations are in order for Leonard Davis, who recently landed a sweet job with Fish & Richardson.
Trial to focus on American Valve’s alleged discrimination of black man
Jury election began Monday in a civil trial against American Valve & Hydrant Manufacturing – a racial discrimination trial that seeks an award of $1 million in punitive damages.
Collision suit against Farmers settles before trial
An automobile collision suit that named Farmers Insurance as a defendant settled before trial.
Condo owner cites management for water damage
A Harris County woman has sued a Galveston homeowners association, alleging damage from a water leak.
Refinery worker cites negligence in explosion
A Tyler County man brought suit against a major oil company and affiliated firms claiming injuries in a 2013 incident.
Jefferson County 60th Court District: May 2015
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Athletics director seeks reinstatement
A Jefferson County educator has sued her employer, alleging refusal to renew her contract satisfactorily.
Refinery worker seeks damages for injuries from fire
A refinery worker has sued two companies, alleging negligence in a 2013 fire.
Chicken worker cites Tyson in accident
A Louisiana man has sued Tyson Foods, citing injuries incurred in January.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Eastern District of Texas No. 1 home for patent suits, report finds
So called “patent trolls” helped make the Eastern District of Texas the top spot for patent litigation in 2014, a recent report found.
Nurse cites employer for pregnancy discrimination
An Austin County woman has sued a Fayette County business, alleging disability discrimination.