News from June 2015
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Lesbian couple sues Employee Retirement System of Texas for denying health coverage
While Texas’ battle to prohibit same-sex marriage continues to be waged in federal courts, a gay couple has opted not to wait on the final outcome, filing suit against the state on Thursday for denying health care coverage. Through Lambda Legal, Deborah Leliaert and Paula Woolworth filed suit against the board of trustees for the Employee Retirement System of Texas on June 11 in the U.S.
Lesbian couple sues Employee Retirement System of Texas for denying health coverage
While Texas’ battle to prohibit same-sex marriage continues to be waged in federal courts, a gay couple has opted not to wait on the final outcome, filing suit against the state on Thursday for denying health care coverage.
North Cypress seeks to dismiss Aetna’s $120M kickback suit
By DAVID YATES North Cypress Medical Center recently filed a supplement to bolster its motion to dismiss, which argues Aetna Life Insurance was “judge shopping” when it filed its fraudulent billing case. Aetna filed suit against North Cypress and CEO, Dr. Robert Behar, on Feb. 23 in the U.S.
Smith County seeks to dismiss suit over inmate’s death
Smith County is seeking to dismiss a suit brought by a Tyler woman and her father-in-law for the alleged wrongful death of their husband/son in the county jail.
Smith County seeks to dismiss suit over inmate’s death
By DAVID YATES Smith County is seeking to dismiss a suit brought by a Tyler woman and her father-in-law for the alleged wrongful death of their husband/son in the county jail. Hannah Francis, on behalf of daughter Brielle Rowan, a minor; and Larry Rowan, father of the deceased, of Smith County, brought suit Jan. 16 against Smith County in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas. Court records show that on March 3 Smith County filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the plaintiffs
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Woman faults driver in rear-end collision impacting multiple vehicles
An Orange County resident filed suit against a Jefferson County man, alleging vehicular negligence in a 2015 car crash that affected up to five vehicles. Julie Ann Michelle Parker filed a complaint against Damien Castle in Jefferson County District Court June 3, claiming liability in a May 2015 collision on a Beaumont highway.
Abbott, Paxton applaud pastor protection bill
By DAVID YATES On Thursday, June 11 Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Pastor Protection Act, saying the bill ensures Texas clergy members cannot be forced to violate their religious beliefs.
Abbott, Paxton applaud pastor protection bill
On Thursday, June 11 Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Pastor Protection Act, saying the bill ensures Texas clergy members cannot be forced to violate their religious beliefs.
Joe’s Crab Shack settles securities suit for $1.8M, attorneys reap $900K
By DAVID YATES In January, the owners of Joe’s Crab Shack and several other popular restaurant chains reached a $1.8 million settlement in a federal securities class action lawsuit. On Friday, June 5, District Judge Vanessa Gilmore signed an order approving the settlement, awarding the plaintiffs’ attorneys in the case $600,000 from the settlement fund, plus $304,009.77 in expenses.
Joe’s Crab Shack settles securities suit for $1.8M, attorneys reap $900K
In January, the owners of Joe’s Crab Shack and several other popular restaurant chains reached a $1.8 million settlement in a federal securities class action lawsuit.
Experts designated in $1M injury suit against Echo Maintenance, December trial slated
By DAVID YATES A plaintiff recently designated his experts in his suit against Echo Maintenance, which alleges he was injured at work when he fell through improperly laid out caliche. Citing negligence, Charles Rowry filed a lawsuit Oct. 14 in Jefferson County District Court against Echo Maintenance. According to the complaint, Rowry was employed by Motiva Refinery as a lead RCM on Feb. 14, 2014, when one of his subordinates asked for assistance turning on an important pump across from the No. 2
Experts designated in $1M injury suit against Echo Maintenance, December trial slated
A plaintiff recently designated his experts in his suit against Echo Maintenance, which alleges he was injured at work when he fell through improperly laid out caliche.
Property purchaser brings action against seller
A Galveston County resident is suing a woman from whom he purchased property, alleging breach of contract.
Car owner sues woman who rear-ended his daughter
A Harris County father filed a lawsuit against a League City woman alleging vehicular negligence in a 2015 accident that damaged his car and hurt his daughter. Ty Holland filed individually and as next friend to Jady Holland against Kaitlyn Clute in Galveston County District Court June 9, claiming liability in a May 2015 motor vehicle collision. According to the suit, Clute’s negligence caused damages to a 2003 Hyundai Elantra driven by Jady Holland and owned by Ty Holland.