News from April 2015
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Woman sues BIC after shaving accident
A consumer is suing BIC alleging product liability after a 2013 shaving incident.
Allegedly drunk driver hits boat along highway
GALVESTON – A Texas man is suing over claims he was injured while tending to his boat on the shoulder of a highway when an intoxicated driver struck the boat.
Houston, officers sued for excessive use of force
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County man is suing over claims he was injured after officers used a Taser and excessive force before falsely arresting him.
Houston couple seek damages after faulty evacuation notice
A Harris County couple brought suit against their city government alleging deprivation of due process in a 2008 dispute.
Michelin sued after Harley blows tire on highway
Michelin Commander II
Railroad worker hurts shoulder applying handbrake, sues KCS for $1M
Alleging his employer failed to supervise him, Dean Mayfield is seeking up to $1M in damages from Kansas City Southern Railway for injuries he received while attempting to apply a handbrake.
Passenger trips while exiting plane, sues United Airlines
A past United Airlines passenger is suing the company for injuries she allegedly received two years ago while exiting a plane and tripping over an uneven surface in the jet way.
Dallas attorney brings suit against Chaz Dean, claims products cause hair loss
A Dallas attorney recently brought suit against Chaz Dean, alleging the Hollywood hairstylist’s products are causing women from all across the country to lose their hair.
Trial nixed in civil suit over notorious death at MCM Elegante Hotel
MCM Elegante Hotel
Racial discrimination trial against American Valve ends in mistrial
A dozen Jefferson County residents failed to reach a consensus on whether American Valve & Hydrant Manufacturing discriminated against a black employee seeking punitive damages.
Keeping Texas competitive starts with smart permitting
By JENNIFER HARRIS
Kids shouldn't be allowed to double dip, and neither should adults
Parents need to talk to each other, if only to stay ahead of their children.
Judge reinstates suit brought by pedestrian who claims motorist struck him
On Monday a Beaumont judge reinstated a suit brought by Bridge City resident Darrell Charrier, who sued the motorist who allegedly struck him while he was walking on the side of a roadway.
Coin company’s defamation suit dismissed
Universal Coin and Bullion recently had its defamation suit dismissed.
Senior falls and can’t get up, sues Hobby Lobby
While searching a Hobby Lobby shelf for American flags two years ago, Carolyn Clapp, 73, tripped and fell and “was unable to get up.”