News from February 2015
Order pushes back non-suit date in case against city over scheduled demolition of home
The city of Beaumont will have to wait a few more months before being non-suited from litigation brought by a Jefferson County man who sued the city in order to save a home he purchased from demolition.
Mother alleges employment discrimination
A Brazoria County woman has sued her former employer, alleging violation of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Accident on Route 45 results in lawsuit
A Harris County man filed suit against a Fort Bend County resident, charging negligence in an automobile accident.
Industrial landlord alleges property damages
A Harris County man and his company have sued a tenant, alleging breach of contract.
Mother alleges damages in car accident
A Harris County woman sued a driver, alleging damages incurred in a motor vehicle accident.
Homeowner alleges unfair settlement
A Galveston County resident sued her insurance firm and several associated entities, alleging breach of policy.
Longshoremen accuse fruit companies of negligence
Two Galveston County longshoremen have sued a national fruit manufacturer and associated partners, alleging negligence of safety.
Pedestrian files suit after dog attack
A Harris County woman sued a dog owner for alleged negligent handling that resulted in injuries.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
February 11 - 17, 2015
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: March 2015
EUGENIA LEE MARKS V. CHRISTOPHER JANNISE
La. man accuses Shell of age discrimination
A Louisiana man has sued Shell Oil, alleging age discrimination.
Man sues Texas DOT over ferry injuries
A Galveston County resident sued the Texas Department of Transportation for alleged negligence.
Couple accuses day care of neglect
A Galveston County couple has sued a day care center, alleging neglect in the injury of their child.
Employee sues Spring school district for discrimination, harassment
A Harris County woman has sued a school district, alleging discrimination and sexual harassment during her employment at a public school.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
ManorCare seeks to remand suit accusing Houston attorney of publishing ‘misleading’ ads
ManorCare has filed a motion to remand its suit seeking to “enjoin the false and misleading advertisements published against it” by Houston attorney Nick Johnson.
Disabled woman accuses Walmart of discrimination
A Houston County woman sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc., alleging discrimination in the loss of her department store job.