News from August 2015
Dude Perfect used song in videos without permission, lawsuit alleges
A Missouri man is suing a Frisco-based sports and comedy entertainment group and two other entities in Sherman federal court on allegations they infringed on his copyrights in the instrumental composition and sound-recording of an instrumental song. Adam Crask’s lawsuit, filed Aug. 17 in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas, claims Dude Perfect, LLC; The Integer Group, LLC; and Pringles LLC used the musical piece in question, titled “Go Bananas”, in a nationwide advertising cam
Abbott appoints four new district judges
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed four new district judges, with three of the appointments coming on Aug. 18 and one previous appointment on Aug. 14.
Tyler woman sues Hospice of East Texas, alleging unpaid overtime
A Tyler woman is suing a Texas hospice center, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Louisiana couple sues transportation company, driver
A Louisiana husband and wife are suing a transportation company and one of its truck drivers, alleging negligence in a vehicle collision.
Arizona woman, company sue National Carriers, driver, alleging negligence in collision
An Arizona woman and a company are suing National Carriers and a driver, alleging a vehicle collision was caused by that driver.
2 Texas workers sue WCA Management, alleging unpaid wages
Two Texas men are suing their former employer, a non-hazardous solid waste management company, alleging unpaid wages.
Texas worker sues Manbro Contracting, Eco Waste and Recycling, alleging unpaid overtime
A Texas worker is suing his former employers, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Man accused of pistol-whipping daughter says it was self-defense
A Marion County man whom a recent federal lawsuit alleges assaulted his daughter with his gun has filed an original answer. In court papers filed Aug. 10 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas, defendant Robert Wall asserts he was defending himself against plaintiff Deanna Stanfield. Stanfield, the answer explains, advanced on Wall and shone a light in his eyes while verbally threatening him with bodily injury. The plaintiff sued Wall on July 21, claiming she and her husban
TWIA closes 95.2 percent of record claims filed after spring storms
Spring of 2015 was not kind to the Lone Star State, bringing record rainfall in some cites and pummeling others with harsh hailstorms – costly bouts of weather that resulted in the most claims in Texas Windstorm Insurance Association history.
Extreme Energy sues Freedom Well Services, alleging breach of contract
Extreme Energy Services is suing Freedom Well Services, alleging breach of contract over outstanding payments owed.
Hess and Chevron sued after employee allegedly injured on the job
A lawsuit has been filed against Hess and Chevron by an employee who was allegedly injured while working.
Galveston woman sues landlords after falling on unlit stairwell
A Galveston county woman is suing her landlords after sustaining injuries after falling on an unlit stairwell.
3 Texas workers sue MAPP Construction, alleging unpaid overtime
Three Texas residents are suing their former employer, a construction company, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Shelby County man sues Ed's Equipment, alleging negligence in tub grinder incident
A Shelby County man is suing Ed's Equipment, alleging negligence in an accident involving a tub grinder.
Argo Tea sued for alleged outstanding payments
Transplace Texas LP is suing Argo Tea Inc., alleging breach of contract for outstanding payments.
Texas woman sues Prudential Insurance, alleging unpaid benefits
A Texas woman is suing Prudential Insurance, alleging it wrongfully denied benefits due her.
District judges play Ping-Pong with suit against Provost Umphrey
Some of Beaumont’s leading plaintiffs attorneys, including the current president of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, were at the Jefferson County courthouse Tuesday afternoon for a hearing in a lawsuit against the Provost Umphrey Law Firm.
Beaumont man seeks restraining order against city
A Beaumont man is filing for a restraining order against the city of Beaumont in an attempt to prevent the city from demolishing his home.
Texas employee sues K.K. Maintenance, alleging failure to pay overtime
A Texas man is suing a demolition, remodeling and landscape design company, alleging unpaid overtime.
Lecturer accuses University of North Texas of wrongful termination
A lecturer is suing the University of North Texas and several of its officials, alleging wrongful termination.