News from June 2015
Driver litigates against motorist who collided with him in failed turn
A Galveston County resident filed a lawsuit against a motorist for alleged vehicular negligence in a 2014 crash that resulted in. Bryan Naghi of Richmond, TX filed a complaint against Carl Bruce Wright of Texas City in Galveston County District Court June 18, claiming liability in an April 2014 motor vehicle incident.
Total Petrochemicals non-suited from benzene suit
By DAVID YATES Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA was recently non-suited from a benzene lawsuit brought by local residents Robert Fontenot and his wife, who sued Total and 15 other companies for allegedly exposing Fontenot to benzene throughout his career. The suit was filed Feb. 4, 2014, in Jefferson County District Court. Court records show the plaintiffs filed a notice of non-suit on May 7, stating they no longer wished to pursue their claims against Total.
Summary judgment sought in wrongful death suit against TransCanada Keystone, Sunland Construction
By DAVID YATES A motion for summary judgment was recently filed in a wrongful death suit brought against TransCanada Keystone Pipeline and Sunland Construction. Representing the estate of Kevin Fairman, Ralinda Fairman filed suit against the companies on Sept. 10 in Jefferson County District Court. In May, Sunland filed a motion for summary judgment, asserting there is no evidence to support the plaintiff’s claims. According to the lawsuit, on April 22, 2014, Fairman was working on a pipeline p
Galveston County woman alleges driver caused severe damage in rear-end collision
A Galveston County woman is suing a motorist, alleging gross negligence in a collision that she says left her with severe and permanent injuries.
Insurer blames plumbing subcontractor for building damage
A Pennsylvania insurance firm is suing on behalf of its clients against a Houston plumbing business, alleging professional negligence in a property damage case.
Injured woman alleges fraud from insurer in rollover crash
A Galveston County woman is suing her automobile insurer, alleging violation of federal and state commerce law.
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Husband and wife claim injuries in broadside collision, sue Texas Wildlife Department
A Galveston couple filed a lawsuit against a municipal department for its employee’s alleged vehicular negligence in a 2013 highway crash. Rafael Gutierrez and Alexis Gutierrez filed a complaint against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department of Austin in Galveston County District Court June 8, claiming liability in a June 2013 accident.
Disabled worker alleges discrimination against Imagenet Consulting
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against his Oklahoma-based employer claiming that its unlawful disability discrimination in 2013 cost him three-quarters of his retirement benefits and impacted his family’s well-being. Troy Maierhofer filed a suit against BMI Systems Corporation d/b/a Imagenet Consulting LLC, doing business in Dallas, in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas June 17, claiming disability law violation in a September 2013 employment matter. According to
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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Three accident victims take driver to court for failed u-turn maneuver
Three Galveston County residents filed a lawsuit against an Oklahoma man for alleged vehicular negligence in 2013.
Three accident victims take driver to court for failed u-turn maneuver
Three Galveston County residents filed a lawsuit against an Oklahoma man for alleged vehicular negligence in 2013. Glena Parkinson, Rosamond Jones and Merriall Davies filed a complaint against Ralph Earl Allred II of Hugo, OK, in Galveston County District Court June 15, claiming liability in a June 2013 automobile collision near the 6300 block of Seawall Boulevard. According to the suit, the three plaintiffs were traveling westbound on Seawall when a vehicle operated by the defendant suddenly
Texas jury cuffs China-based company with $31.5M patent infringement verdict
By DAVID YATES The U.S.
Texas jury cuffs China-based company with $31.5M patent infringement verdict
The U.S. branch of a China-based company was hit with $31.5 million patent infringement verdict Thursday.
Woman struck in vehicle at intersection sues for damages in roll-over accident
A Galveston County resident filed a lawsuit against a motorist for damages sustained in a 2014 collision at an intersection in Galveston County that allegedly forced her vehicle to flip over.
Woman struck in vehicle at intersection sues for damages in roll-over accident
A Galveston County resident filed a lawsuit against a motorist for alleged damages sustained in a 2015 collision at an intersection in Galveston County that forced her vehicle to flip over. Medina Bernstine filed a complaint against Kyle Michael Langley in Galveston County District Court on June 15, claiming vehicular negligence in a September 2014 accident.
Pedestrian faults alleged inebriated driver for hitting him
A Beaumont resident filed a lawsuit against an allegedly inebriated driver, claiming negligence in a 2015 motor vehicle mishap that created major multiple medical problems for the plaintiff.
Pedestrian faults alleged inebriated driver for damages
A Beaumont resident filed a lawsuit against an allegedly inebriated driver, claiming negligence in a 2015 motor vehicle mishap that created major multiple medical problems for the plaintiff.