News from November 2015
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER DIVISION Nov. 10 Lone Star Technological Innovations, LLC v.
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: December 2015
JON HAMPTON V.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 11/9 - 11/12/2015 License #:36708 Assumed Name:MOBILE EYE ASSOCIATES Address:3758 DURNESS WAY, HOUSTON, TX, 77025 Owner Name:JEFFREY S SNYDER O D & ASSOCIATES PC License #:36718 Assumed Name:SIMINO CRACKERS Address:12669 SIMINO DR., HAMSHIRE, TX, 77622 Owner Name:SIMINO WHITNEY C License #:36745 Assumed Name:DON LAFLEUR ENTERPRISE Address:160 E CROSBY, SOUR LAKE, TX, 77659 Owner Name:LAFLEUR DONNELL License #:36772 Assumed Name:LIAS TAX PREPARATIONS & NOTARY SERVICES Address:2736 ROYAL
Harris County motorist blames CNM Enterprises, driver in vehicle collision
A Harris County man is suing a Tennessee trucking company and one of its drivers, alleging negligence for injuries the plaintiff sustained in a vehicle collision.
Texas man blames JS Express for fatal vehicle collision
A Texas man is suing a carrier and one of its drivers, alleging wrongful death in a fatal vehicle collision.
U.S. sued over alleged negligence in vehicle-pedestrian collision
A Houston woman is suing over injuries she sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian collision, which she claims are a result of a federal employee's negligence.
San Miguel Shipping sued over alleged breach of contract
A Louisiana marine services company is suing a Texas shipping company over claims of an unpaid balance for services.
Insurance company alleges ExxonMobil committed breach of contract
An insurance company is suing an oil and gas company, alleging non-performance under a propane sales agreement.
Bank sues Offshore Enterprises Holdings, agents, alleging deficiency balance
A bank is suing a Cedar Park holding company and its agents, alleging a deficiency balance of more than $460,000.
Appeals Justice David Lewis suspended without pay after alcohol abuse
Justice David Lewis of the Fifth District Court of Appeals has been suspended for six months without pay as a result of alcohol abuse.
Texas A&M blitzes Indianapolis Colts with trademark infringement lawsuit over 12th Man
Texas A&M University has sued the Indianapolis Colts over the 12th Man Mark, recent Houston federal court records show. TAMU’s lawsuit against the Colts, filed Nov. 12 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas, accuses the NFL franchise of infringing on its United States Trademarks to the 12th Man. “The defendant’s unauthorized use of the mark 12th Man in connection with its offering of football entertainment services and related products allows the defendant to unfairly receiv
Ex-employee alleges Active Athlete failed to pay overtime, minimum wages
A former employee is suing a shoe company and its owner, alleging unpaid overtime and failure to pay minimum wages.
Houston woman sues Beaumont to prevent demolition of home
A Houston woman is suing Beaumont in an effort to keep her home from being demolished.
Texas longshoreman alleges negligence in accident aboard vessel
A Texas longshoreman is suing the owners of a vessel, alleging negligene for injuries he said he suffered.
Electronic bank services business alleges Randolph-Brooks breached contract
An electronic banking services company is suing a financial cooperative, alleging breach of contract.
Ex-employee says Savanna Energy Services failed to pay overtime
A Louisiana man is suing an oilfield services company, alleging unpaid overtime.
Reveille Trucking accused of negligence regarding damaged cargo
A Connecticut asset financing and management company is suing a Texas transportation business, alleging negligence for damaged cargo.
Provost Umphrey Law Firm seeks to abate former partner’s suit
The equity partners at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm in Beaumont recently filed a motion to abate a lawsuit brought by a their former colleague, Paul ‘Chip’ Ferguson.
Dana Timaeus announces candidacy for 136th District Court in Beaumont
On Nov. 11 Beaumont attorney Dana Timaeus announced his candidacy for the 136th District Court while addressing a crowd gathered in front of the Jefferson County courthouse.
Patent reform group says new Texas patent office will have no effect on "patent trolls"
Patent law reform activists say they don’t think the opening of a new United States Patent and Trademark Office in Dallas will have an effect on patent trolling in the state.