News from February 2015
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
February 4 - 10, 2015
Firefighter accuses city of age discrimination
A firefighting has charged the City of Rosenberg with age discrimination in denying him an opportunity for promotion.
Family sues Smith County over inmate's death
A Tyler woman and her father-in-law have sued Smith County for the alleged wrongful death of their husband/son in the county jail.
Jefferson County 136th Court District: March 2015
LAWRENCE MCCLENDON ET AL V. ELTON SENEGAL ET AL
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
BP can’t tap $750M from Transocean insurance policies, Texas SC rules
On Friday The Texas Supreme Court blocked BP from collecting $750 million from Transocean insurance policies.
Wal-Mart sues state over 'irrational' ban prohibiting public corporations from selling liquor
Wal-Mart Stores filed suit against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Thursday, asserting an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star State.
Justices strike down Judge Floyd’s ruling granting Denbury common carrier status
Unlike their decision six years ago, on Thursday justices seated on the Ninth Court of Appeals reversed a Beaumont judge’s ruling recognizing Denbury Green Pipeline-Texas as a common carrier.
Shoe designer accuses Nike of copyright infringement
A California shoe designer filed suit against Nike Inc. alleging copyright violation.
I-10 accident leads to lawsuit
Two Harris County residents are suing over claims they were injured in a collision on Interstate 10.
Woman says she was injured in rehab center
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims she was injured while a resident in a rehabilitation center.
Homeowners group wants to foreclose
A homeowners association is seeking to foreclose a Beaumont property.
Driver, company named in accident suit
A man is suing over claims he was injured in a three-car collision that killed another driver.
Woman wants to preserve testimony
A woman is filing to perpetuate testimony for future litigation against Chevron U.S.A.
Man files injunction to prevent demolition
A Jefferson County man is filing for an injunction to prevent the city of Beaumont from demolishing property he purchased.
Fatal accident results in lawsuit
The family of a Jefferson County minor are suing over claims he was fatally injured in a collision.
Trucking firm, driver hit with accident lawsuit
Two Harris County residents are suing over claims they were injured in a collision.
Man blames Risperdal for injuries
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was injured from taking a drug prescribed by his doctor and marketed by Johnson & Johnson for non-FDA approved use.
Widow names numerous companies in exposure suit
A Texas woman is suing over claims her husband died from exposure to carcinogenic chemicals at work.
Woman files suit after fall in doctor's parking lot
A Chambers County woman is suing over claims she was injured in the parking lot of her doctor's office.