News from November 2015
Motiva seeks to designate responsible third party in $1M injury suit
Motiva Enterprises recently filed a motion for leave to designate a responsible third party in a personal injury lawsuit.
Default judgment sought in dram shop suit against Tequila Rok
A motion for default judgment was recently filed in a suit brought by the ex-wife of a man alleging a bar over served him the night he was killed in a car crash. On April 3, 2014, Tanya Votava, as next of friend of minor child Camryn Morales and Chelsea Nix, both children of the late Joe Ignacio Morales, filed suit against Fonco LLC, doing business as Tequila Rok, in Jefferson County District Court. Court records show that on Oct. 31, 2014, Votava filed a motion to compel discovery, asserting
A letter to Secretary Kerry
Sending a letter to a public official is a good way to let him know how you feel.
Ohio motorist blames Nicolas Trucking, employee for vehicle collision
An Ohio motorist is suing a Center trucking company, its owner and one of its employees, alleging negligence for severe injuries the plaintiff says he sustained in a vehicle collision.
Business partner seeks more than $50,000 from Bayou Vista woman in real estate deal
A Galveston County man is suing a Bayou Vista woman, alleging she still owes him an outstanding balance on a real estate purchase.
Motorist sues estate of dead man, alleging negligence in vehicle collision
A motorist is suing the estate of a deceased man over injuries the plaintiff sustained in a vehicle collision with the defendant.
Employee alleges Breakpoint Services did not pay overtime
A worker is suing his former employer, alleging he did not receive overtime compensation.
The longhorn: Texas tough
Traveling through the plains in Texas, you’re bound to see the unmistakable silhouette of the famed Texas Longhorn.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Nov. 23 Bush Seismic Technologies, LLC v.
Jefferson County 60th Court District: January 2015
RUSTIN GUARNERE V.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 11/20 - 11/26/2015 License #:38061 Assumed Name:YELLA DOG GUIDE SERVICE Address:9012 COOKS LAKE RD., LUMBERTON, TX, 77657 Owner Name:BRACKIN MARK IV License #:38106 Assumed Name:ALL STAR PLUMBING CO Address:605 S 4TH ST., BEAUMONT, TX, 77701 Owner Name:JAMES H FLOWERS III INC License #:38110 Assumed Name:CREOLE FRIJOLE CRAWFISH CO. Address:885 PARSON DR., BEAUMONT, TX, 77706 Owner Name:FONTENOT MICHELLE L License #:38111 Assumed Name:SIMIEN MEIDA Address:1660 AUBURN DR., BEAUMONT, TX,
Lab technician alleges Hunt Regional Medical Center guilty of disability discrimination
A Greenville woman is suing a Texas medical center, alleging employment discrimination.
Mechanic sues Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, alleging unpaid overtime
A New Mexico mechanic is suing a rail infrastructure contractor, alleging unpaid overtime.
Two employees accuse Barringer-Knoll, supervisor of unpaid overtime
Two Webster maintenance men are suing their employer and supervisor, alleging unpaid overtime.
Lumberton woman blames Southeast Texas Portable Moving, driver for vehicle collision
A Lumberton woman is suing a Beaumont moving company and one of its drivers, alleging negligence for injuries she says she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Mother blames Port Arthur motorist for negligence in collision with her son
A woman is suing a Port Arthur motorist over injuries her son allegedly sustained as a result of a vehicle-pedestrian collision.
Woman sues Wal-Mart, alleging negligence for in-store accident
A Jefferson County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence for injuries she says she sustained when she slipped and fell in a puddle inside a Port Arthur store.
Trucker alleges Premier Tank Truck Service did not pay overtime
A Texas trucker is suing a trucking service, alleging unpaid overtime.
Loan officer alleges Great Plains National Bank did not pay overtime wages
An mortgage loan officer is suing a bank, alleging unpaid overtime.
Oil rig inspector alleges Tailing practices illegal overtime pay policy
A Texas oil rig inspector is suing a Louisiana-based provider of third party inspections for the oil and gas industry, alleging it failed to provide him and other employees with overtime pay.