News from March 2015
Discovery proceeding in slip and fall against Taco Bell
Discovery is still ongoing in a lawsuit brought by a woman who slipped and fell while filling up on soda at a Beaumont Taco Bell.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
February 25 - March 3, 2015
Jefferson County 60th Court District: April 2015
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Parking lot accident results in lawsuit
A Galveston County woman has brought suit against a driver, claiming negligence in a May 2014 retail parking lot accident, which left her injured.
Woman sues company, others over car wreck
A Jefferson County woman has sued a company, its owner and its employee for injuries resulting from an auto accident.
Patient accuses hospital of malpractice
A Jefferson County man has sued a hospital complex for alleged breach of care.
Offshore operator sues former employer for negligence
A Louisiana man is suing two offshore operating companies for negligence pertaining to injuries allegedly sustained while on the job.
Paraplegic alleges negligence in medical treatment
A patient has sued several medical care professionals, alleging negligence.
Precious metals company accuses former employee of contract breach
A Jefferson County business has sued an employee and a second company for alleged breach of contract.
Worker blames industrial accident for severed thumb
A Galveston County man has sued two companies and and an individual, alleging negligence in a workplace accident.
Class action alleges GM refusing to allow worker’s to take ‘holy days’
A recently filed federal class action seeks punitive damages from General Motors, alleging the auto giant refuses to allow employees to take unpaid time off for religious reasons.
Upcoming seminars to focus on developments impacting worker’s comp
Attorneys and experts will soon gather and discuss the latest developments impacting the Texas workers’ compensation system.
Patient sues doctors for negligence in surgery
A Jefferson County woman has sued two obstetrician-gynecologists and their practice for alleged negligence during surgery.
Carpenter alleges negligence in workplace accident
A Jefferson County man has sued a company, alleging negligence in a workplace incident.
Cali company accuses Amazon of infringing patent for cryptographic sessions
One of the world’s largest online retailers was recently named in an East Texas patent infringement lawsuit, which centers on tech to keep cloud data secured.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Class action says Benchmark hid leasing surcharge
HOUSTON – A class action lawsuit filed against an energy transport company alleges the business assessed an undisclosed surcharge against individuals it leased vehicles from and failed to clearly state the compensation to the plaintiffs in lease contracts.
GE says N.J. company promoting parts as its own
General Electric has filed a grievance against a New Jersey manufacturer for alleged copyright infringement.
La. man blames energy companies for injuries
A Louisiana man has sued two offshore energy companies on allegations of gross negligence.
Woman sues collection agency over unpaid medical bill
A Harris County woman has sued a medical practice group and its collection agency, alleging deceptive trade and debt collection practices in a billing dispute.