News from October 2015
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Oct. 26 Gene Reader LLC v.
Worker sues oilfield services companies, seeks unpaid overtime
A worker is suing several oilfield services companies, alleging unpaid overtime.
Harris County woman sues USAA Insurance, alleging negligence in vehicle collision
A Harris County woman is suing an insurance company over coverage for injuries she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Workers sues Halliburton Energy, seek unpaid overtime
Several employees are suing the oilfield services company Halliburton, alleging unpaid overtime.
Insurance firm sues two insurance businesses, alleging denial of duty to defend
An insurance company is suing two other insurance businesses in an attempt to have them defend and indemnify another party in an underlying suit.
BITCO argues no obligation to defend Allen Loggins & Sons in underlying suit
An insurance company is suing to clear its duty from defending or indemnifying certain parties in an underlying lawsuit.
Worker sues Belk, seeks unpaid overtime
A worker is suing a national retailer, alleging unpaid overtime.
Contractor alleges Shawmut Design withheld funds
A Carrollton contractor is suing a Boston-based construction company, alleging it wrongfully withheld funds owed.
Galveston County woman sues motorist, alleging drunk driving in collision
A Galveston County woman is suing a San Leon man, alleging negligence for injuries and damages resulting from a vehicle collision.
Cook sues Burger Barn II, seeks unpaid overtime
A cook is suing a hamburger restaurant, alleging unpaid overtime.
Transportation business sues Greatwide American, alleging breach of contract
A Texas transportation company is suing a motor carrier, alleging breach of a settlement agreement.
Kilpatrick Townsend to merge with Dallas firm Crouch & Ramey
On Oct. 29 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton announced its merger with Dallas-based Crouch & Ramey LLP, a 21-lawyer practice led by Cole Ramey.
Appeals court lifts injunction against Dream Street in fatal dram shop suit
On Oct. 29 the Ninth Court of Appeals dissolved a temporary injunction obtained in a dram shop suit brought against a nightclub and two individuals after a drunk driver allegedly killed a Nederland teen.
Worker sues International SOS Assistance, alleging discrimination
A Seabrook man is suing his former employer, alleging discriminatory practices.
Secretary sues Cole Services, alleging discrimination
A Grayson County secretary is suing her former employer, alleging discrimination in the workplace.
Mother, son allege Ford guility of selling defective vehicle
A Harris County mother and son are suing Ford, alleging they were sold a defective vehicle.
Attorney for the city of Beaumont discusses the lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice
The city of Beaumont is facing a lawsuit from a most peculiar source: The Department of Justice.
Corin USA sues First Nobilis, seeks nearly $300,000
A medical equipment producer is suing a Houston medical facilities group, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Dickinson woman sues convenience store, alleging negligence for fall
A Dickinson woman is suing a local convenience store, alleging negligence for injuries she says she sustained on the store premises.
Woman sues Erwin Enterprises, alleging fraud
A woman is suing an Austin company and its principal, alleging repeated breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation.