News from October 2015
Brent Coon & Associates client ordered to return $2.2 million BP claim
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of a seafood wholesaler has been ordered by Deepwater Horizon claims chief Patrick Juneau to return a damage claim worth upwards of $2.2 million he received as part of the Deepwater Horizon settlement process on claims he falsely inflated his income and evaded income taxes to receive a larger payout.
Woman sues Oxford Law, alleging violations of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A Splendora woman is suing a debt collection firm, alleging unlawful collection.
Will Mikal Watts's imaginary clients testify on his behalf?
People all over town thought Elwood P. Dowd was crazy because he claimed to have a friend named Harvey.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 10/16 - 10/22/2015 License #:34048 Assumed Name:THOMAS LOGISTICS & CARTAGE Address:5690 THERESA AVE., BEAUMONT, TX, 77705 Owner Name:THOMAS DAVID LEE JR License #:34069 Assumed Name:SHABBY TRUNK VINTAGE & CHIC RENTALS & SALES Address:2500 EVERGREEN DR., PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77642 Owner Name:SNOWDEN CAMALITA License #:34112 Assumed Name:WALLACES Address:5785 A OLD DOWLEN, BEAUMONT, TX, 77706 Owner Name:WALLACE DAMON JR License #:34114 Assumed Name:G TEAM REAL ESTATE LLC Address:5815 WALDE
Jefferson County 60th Court District: December 2015
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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Algoa woman sues TY Group, employee, alleging negligence in car crash
An Algoa woman is suing a League City man and his employer, alleging negligence for injuries the woman says she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Galveston Coutny woman sues Foremost Insurance, alleging lack of coverage
A Galveston County woman is suing an insurance company, alleging it has not covered certain damages to her insured property.
Galveston County woman sues Ocwen Loan Servicing in loan dispute
A Galveston County woman is suing a loan service company, alleging a series of violations in a loan payment collection dispute.
Beaumont man sues city to prevent demolition of two houses on his property
A Beaumont man is suing the city to stop the demolition of two of his houses.
Galeveston County woman sues two Dickinson residents in vehicle sale dispute
A Galveston County woman is suing two Dickinson residents over a vehicle sale and additional loan she alleges she hasn't been paid for.
Texas, WV spearheading lawsuit seeking to end EPA Clean Power Plan
Attorneys General Patrick Morrisey (West Virginia) and Ken Paxton are leading a coalition of 22 others states in a lawsuit seeking to strike down the U.S.
Texas coastal storms include more than just hurricanes
Texans experienced a violent spring thunderstorm season this year including hail, wind and flood damages across the state, including the Texas coast. In fact, despite there not being any hurricanes so far this year, the spring hail and windstorms along the coast were the equivalent of Hurricane Rita (2005) in terms of the number of claims filed.
HEB sued three days after fatal car crash, company cited for not stopping woman from crashing into store
A fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred at a HEB store in Southeast Houston on Oct. 19 has resulted in a lawsuit, Harris County court records show. Pasadena resident Daniel Sanchez has sued HEB Grocery Company, LP, Dorothy Davenport Barnes and Roberta Johnson Mayes over the death of his wife, Karla Sanchez.
U.S. government sues Texas woman, alleging illegal benefits acceptance
The U.S. government is suing a Texas woman, alleging acceptance of Veterans Affairs benefits that belonged to her deceased mother.
Flight coordinator sues aviation companies, alleging unpaid overtime
A flight coordinator is suing private aviation companies, alleging unpaid overtime.
Supporting propositions for a better Texas
If you want to cut your property taxes, vote for Proposition 1. It’s time for homeowners—not the government—to truly own their own property.
Late employee's family sues several companies, alleging exposure to toxic chemicals
A worker's surviving wife and daughter are suing his former employers, alleging wrongful death.
Federal judge tosses ‘holy days’ suit against GM
A Texas federal judge recently denied to certify a suit seeking punitive damages from General Motors for allegedly refusing to allow employees to take unpaid time off for religious reasons. As previously reported, on March 4 plaintiffs James Robinson III and Chris Scruggs, individually and on behalf of those similarly situated, filed suit against GM in the U.S.
Conn's sues Jefferson County, alleging unlawful property appraisals
Jefferson County property owners are suing the county's appraisal district, alleging unlawful appraisal of certain properties.