News from September 2015
City of Houston, United Airlines sued over man’s death at Bush Airport
A Ghanaian woman recently filed a lawsuit in response to her husband’s 2014 death from injuries sustained while working on the inter-terminal rail at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Isabel Alama-Apamibola’s suit asserts Bombadier Transportation System; Bombadier, Inc.; the City of Houston and United Airlines are responsible for the passing of William Coffy. The litigation began in the Harris County 125th District Court on July 16.
Dude Perfect voluntarily dismissed from copyright infringement lawsuit
A lawsuit targeting a Frisco-based sports and comedy entertainment group and two other entities for alleged copyright infringement came to a close last month, according to Sherman federal court records. Plaintiff and Missouri resident Adam Crask entered a voluntary dismissal without prejudice notice into his suit against Dude Perfect, LLC; The Integer Group, LLC and Pringles, LLC on Aug. 31. Crask, professionally known as Skyy Stylez, sued the trio for using a song titled “Going Bananas” in a
Galveston duo sues driver who allegedly rear-ended their vehicle
Two Galveston County residents are suing a motorist, alleging negligence in an automobile accident.
Nederland McDonalds denied summary judgment in $1M slip & fall suit
A Beaumont judge has denied a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit brought against a Nederland McDonalds.
Galveston boat company alleges non-payment for services
A Galveston-based boat company is suing a subsea construction and inspection services provider, alleging failure to pay for provided services.
Paxton asks federal judge to halt water rule in Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a federal judge to halt the U.S.
Automobile collision trial underway in Jefferson County
An automobile collision trial is now underway at the Beaumont courthouse.
TTLA president had Ferguson booted off of Provost Umphrey grounds under threat of armed escort, suit says.
For a quarter of a century, attorney Paul ‘Chip’ Ferguson Jr. spent his days working at the Provost Umphrey law firm in Beaumont, until the current president of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association booted him off the premises under threat of armed escort, according to a recent lawsuit.
Motorist sues Pearland police officers, alleging excessive force
A Houston man is suing two Pearland police officers, alleging a traffic stop resulted in serious injuries.
Houston seeks to uphold air pollution ordinance at Supreme Court; Businesses argue against hostile action
AUSTIN – Houston can punish air polluters as criminals in a manner consistent with state regulators who impose civil penalties, the city argued at the Supreme Court on Sept. 2. Houston seeks Court approval of an ordinance creating an agency to enforce air quality regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Businesses with state emission permits have delayed enforcement since 2008. At oral argument, the theory of city counsel Robert Higgason that city and state enforcement wo
School funding has trapped state in cycle of laws and lawsuits; high court to decide whether to scrap or hold
AUSTIN – Liberties and rights of Texans depend on general diffusion of knowledge, according to the state Constitution, but its vague requirement of an efficient school system has trapped Texas in a cycle of laws and lawsuits. Now the Supreme Court must decide whether to uphold current school funding law or scrap it and order the Legislature to write new law. The Justices heard oral argument from 10 lawyers on Sept. 1, over a Travis County court order declaring current law unconstitutional. Re
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County: 8/31 - 9/3/2015
License #:28197 Assumed Name:EDWARD ALLEN TRANSPORTATION Address:PO BOX 12802, BEAUMONT, TX, 77726 Owner Name:ALEXANDER JOHN EDWARD JR License #:28261 Assumed Name:D B ASPHALT PAVING Address:PO BOX 6114, BEAUMONT, TX, 77725 Owner Name:BRISTER DELESTER License #:28308 Assumed Name:BICKHAM REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Address:295 CR 1551, WARREN, TX 77664 Owner Name:BICKHAM TRAVIS JR License #:28313 Assumed Name:SCHNEDIER ELECTRIC SYSTEMS USA INC Address:2450 W.
Jefferson County 136th Court District : October 2015
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Diverting public funds to private use is illegal
“Use of taxpayer funds should be reserved for purely public purposes, not the private benefit of an individual, corporation, or association.” That's the first sentence of a position paper published this summer by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI).
Employer's alleged denial of OT pay leads to class action suit
A Harris County woman is suing over payroll violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and invites others similarly situated against the employer to join in a class action.
National Trench Safety sued over discrimination and negligence allegations
A Galveston County man is suing National Trench Safety over claims of employment discrimination following a foot injury.
Swire Oilfield sued over unpaid overtime allegations
A Houston man is suing his former employer over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Circle Z Pressure Plumbing sued over unpaid overtime wages allegations
Two Eastern Texas men are suing their former employer over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Breathwit Marine Contractors sued over claims of negligence and breach of contract
A seaman is suing his former employer following injuries he allegedly sustained aboard one of its vessels.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Sept. 3 Carnition LLC v.