News from October 2015
Farmers charge two companies with herbicidal crop damage
A Jefferson County farming couple and their business are suing two corporations, alleging negligence, trespassing, unlawful property damage and willful destruction of their property.
Patron sues Wendy’s, alleging negligence for fall
A Matagorda County woman is suing Wendy's, alleging premises liability in a trip and fall accident that the plaintiff says alleges caused severe injuries.
Warner Bros, Hayes siblings hit with copyright suit over 2013 blockbuster 'The Conjuring'
A Montgomery County man has filed a lawsuit against Time Warner Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., New Line Productions Inc., and famed sibling writers Chad and Carey Hayes on grounds the entities unlawfully produced and exploited the 2013 supernatural horror movie The Conjuring. Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas records show Tony DeRosa-Grund initiated legal action on Sept. 22.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 9/28 - 10/1/2015 License #:31435 Assumed Name:EXYGON HEALTH & FITNESS Address:1001 NEDERLAND AVE., NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Owner Name:C & D FITNESS INC License #:31579 Assumed Name:HIDALGO CATERING Address:714 AVENUE E, NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Owner Name:HIDALGO PAULETTE License #:31604 Assumed Name:BLACK HORSE Address:3195 DOWLEN RD., STE 101-337, BEAUMONT, TX, 77706 Owner Name:WEST NANETTE License #:31617 Assumed Name:CARDINAL FENCE & GATE Address:601 W WILDWOOD, VILLAGE MILLS, TX, 77663
Jefferson County 136th Court District : November 2015
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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER DIVISION Sept. 29 Qos IP, LLC v.
Texas Congressman says asbestos reform needed to protect veterans, first responders
A U.S. Congressman from Texas says reform is needed to stop trial lawyers from draining billions of dollars from asbestos trust funds – money set aside for veterans, firefighters, industrial workers and other Americans suffering from an asbestos-related illness.
Family of man killed in 2013 rear-end collision sues driver, alleging negligence
The wife and son of a man killed in a 2013 car accident are suing their car insurance company and the Harrison County woman who allegedly caused the fatal accident.
Seaman blames two marine companies for accident aboard vessel
A Jones Act seaman is suing two marine transportation companies, alleging negligence in injuries he sustained aboard a vessel.
Motorist sues Bay Oil Company, alleging negligence in collision
A Harris County woman is suing a Galveston County oil company and one of its drivers, alleging negligence for injuries she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Seaman sues maritime company, alleging negligence in accident aboard vessel
A Jones Act seaman is suing a marine transportation company, allegng negligence for injuries he sustained in an accident abaord one of its vessels.
Slip & fall at ice machine results in suit against Valero
Valero Energy was recently hit with a slip and fall lawsuit seeking up to $200,000 in damages.
Inspection Oilfield Services sued over unpaid overtime allegations
A Texas man is suing an oil and gas services company over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Harris Co. man sues United Airlines over fall from jetbridge at Singapore airport
A Harris County man is pursuing legal action against United Airlines, Inc. after he allegedly sustained injuries at Singapore’s Changi International Airport. Steve Johnson filed a personal injury lawsuit against the Chicago-based airline on Aug. 18 in the Harris County 164th District Court.
Galveston County man sues businesses, alleging negligence in fall
A Galveston County man is suing several businesses, alleging negligence for injuries he sustained while examining a roof.
Shipley Donuts sued over unpaid overtime allegations
A Texas man is suing his former employer over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Rite Way Insulation sued over unpaid overtime allegations
A Texas resident is suing his former employer over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Texas, Harris County launch $100M suit against Volkswagen over ‘emissions scandal’
Harris County and the state of Texas have brought a $100 million environmental suit against Volkswagen, alleging the auto manufacture installed software to fool emissions testing of its clean diesel vehicles.
League City man sued following jet ski accident in Galveston County
A La Porte man is suing following a jet ski accident with a man from League City.
Ex-emloyee sues Wastewater Specialties, alleging unpaid overtime wages
A Jefferson County man is suing an industrial cleaning services company, alleging unpaid overtime.