News from August 2015
Trial of collision suit continued due to illness
A trial of a lawsuit brought by an area resident claiming he sustained spinal injuries after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection has been continued. As previously reported, Wayne Earl Guice filed a lawsuit July 3, 2012, in Jefferson County District Court against Jonathan Quach. The case was suppose to go to trial on Aug. 31 but was continued due to illness, according to a courthouse official. Guice claims he was driving north on Gladys Avenue on May 24, 2012, when he
Suit over leaky A/C system heads to trial
A lawsuit brought by Jeffery and Veronica Book, who sued American Air Systems alleging the company installed a leaky unit in their home, has been called up for trial. The suit was filed Nov. 17, 2011, in Jefferson County District Court. Jury selection in the case began Aug. 31.
Outside judge called in to hear Provost Umphrey, Ferguson lawsuit
An outside judge has been called in to hear a lawsuit brought by the Provost Umphrey against a former equity partner, attorney Paul ‘Chip’ Ferguson Jr. Ferguson resigned from the Beaumont law firm on Aug. 3 and then filed a lawsuit, which was immediately sealed, against PU the following day in Jefferson County District Court.
State Bar seeks to disbar Beaumont attorney for falsely accusing DA’s office of pot smoking
The Commission for Lawyer Discipline has filed a disciplinary petition against John Morgan, seeking to possibly disbar the Beaumont attorney for making false accusations that several members of the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office smoke marijuana.
Employee sues Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, alleging unpaid overtime
A Harris County woman is suing the Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Harris County engine business sues HDMS Limited, alleging combustion engine parts failures
A Harris County combustion engine company is suing another combustion engine business, two of its managers and an engine manufacturer following the purchase of allegedly faulty combustion engines.
Three Smith County residents sue Bethany HomeHealth Services, alleging unpaid overtime
Three Smith County residents are suing Bethany HomeHealth Services, a Medicare and Medicaid agency providing healthcare services in patients' homes, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Florida company sues Nogal Energy guarantors, alleging unpaid rent
A Florida company is suing five Texas residents regarding a lease agreement controversy.
Vice tightens on Ashley Madison website
Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr starred in An Affair to Remember in 1957
Professor sues Prairie View A&M University, alleging discrimination
A Nigerian-born academic is suing Prairie View A&M University, alleging discrimination.
Company seeks payment for crewing services
A Singapore-based corporation is suing an oil and gas offshore services company, alleging failure to pay for requested services. Maritime Management Services Pte Ltd filed a lawsuit July 24 in the U.S.
Fonco, VJM, and principals sued over allegations of default loan payments
AMSP Investments is suing two limited liability corporations and their principals over claims they have defaulted on credit extension payments.
Polk County man sues Seal Capital over claims of negligence following jobsite accident
A Polk County resident is suing his former employer following a jobsite accident.
Welders charge Nabors Industries with willful FLSA violation, demand overtime pay in class action suit
Seven individuals from counties in Texas and Oklahoma are suing their Houston-area employer on behalf of a putative class, alleging Fair Labor Standards Act violations during the past three years.
Doguet's Rice Milling Co. sues for unpaid debt claims
A Beaumont company is suing a Houston company alleging breach of contract because of an unpaid debt.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County: 8/21 - 8/28/2015
DBA: 8/21 - 8/28/2015 License #:27204 Assumed Name:DAVIS DESIGNS Address:5295 ROSE LN., BEAUMONT, TX, 77708 Owner Name:DAVIS ALICIA A License #:27207 Assumed Name:GUARANTEED SERVICE CO Address:726 N MEMORIAL FWY, NEDERLAND, TX, 77642 Owner Name:SHIFLET TROY LEE License #:27232 Assumed Name:N NEED SERVICES Address:4630 COLLIER ST., # 1011, BEAUMONT, TX, 77706 Owner Name:ALPOUGH JABALI A License #:27237 Assumed Name:EZ SMOKE SHOP Address:2610 MAIN AVE., GROVES, TX, 77619 Owner Name:KRINZA ENT
Jefferson County 58th Court District : October 2015
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Jefferson County woman alleges medical negligence at UT Medical Galveston branch
A Jefferson County woman is suing a University of Texas medical branch, alleging she suffered injuries while under the care of a nurse at a Galveston healthcare facility and unit of government.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Aug. 25 Vilox Technologies LLC v.
Legal malpractice lawsuit against Arnold & Itkin closes
A legal malpractice lawsuit that focused on Houston law firm Arnold & Itkin, L.L.P.