News from September 2015
East Texas businessman running for District 5 seat
On Sept. 16 Jay Misenheimer, a Smith County businessman, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Texas House District 5 in the upcoming March Primary. The seat is currently held by Rep. Bryan Hughes, who is running for Texas Senate in District 1.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Sept. 14 511 Innovations, Inc. v.
GameStop, Wal-Mart refute allegations in patent infringement suit
GameStop Corp. and Wal-Mart Inc. recently filed original answers to a federal lawsuit accusing them and several other entities of infringing upon patented microprocessor production technology. Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas records show GameStop and Wal-Mart, as well as the discount retailer’s subsidiary Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC, entered their rebuttals into DSS Technology Management, Inc.’s suit on Sept. 8. DSS is pursuing legal action on grounds United States Patent Number
Worker sues Plano business, alleging failure to pay minimum wage, overtime
An employee is suing a Plano-based business, alleging it failed to provide her and other employees with a minimum wage and overtime pay.
Plaintiff sues Jefferson County to force employer into binding arbitration
A Bandera County man is suing over his employer's alleged refusal to enter binding arbitration concerning his termination.
Employee sues nursing home over on-the-job injuries and allegedly inadequate care
A Galveston County woman is suing a nursing home facility and the companies that operate it, claiming that they failed to provide her with proper medical care and treatment when she was severely injured while at work.
Bowie Co. man's train ride results in knee injury, lawsuit
Bowie County resident Bobby Cummings has filed a lawsuit against the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak, claiming a train ride last year resulted in him injuring his knee. The suit, filed Sept. 15 in the Texarkana Division of the Eastern Division of Texas, explains that Cummings tried to purchase a fare with a disability discount on Aug. 5, 2014, only to be issued a senior citizen ticket. The next day, the suit says, Cummings boarded the train and “was told by th
Pro basketball player blames 24 Hour Fitness for season-ending injury
A professional basketball player is suing 24 Hour Fitness USA Inc. over injuries he allegedly sustained a few months ago while working out at the company’s Friendswood location, Galveston County District Court records show. In a lawsuit filed Sept. 14 in the Galveston County 56th District Court, plaintiff and Friendswood resident James Blasczyk states he was playing basketball at his hometown’s 24 Hour Fitness club sometime in May when he suffered the injury in question. The suit claims the fa
Fort Bend County woman sues senior living facility, alleging discrimination
An African-American woman from Fort Bend County is suing a retirement home community, alleging it engaged in discriminatory and unlawful employment practices.
Former dispatcher sues former employer, seeking overtime pay
A Louisiana man is is suing his former employer, alleging it failed to pay him when he worked overtime.
Singapore woman sues three Harris County men, allegeing stock fraud
A woman from Singapore is suing over a stock purchase she says was misrepresented by the defendants.
Seabrook man sues insurance company, alleging underpayment for hurricane flooding
A Seabrook man is suing his insurance company, alleging it refused to pay for hurricane-related flooding that damaged his home.
Louisiana company sues to receive money for 2010 contract
A company that operates in Louisiana is suing more than a dozen entities, alleging an unpaid principal amount to supply labor and equipment for a barge construction project.
Daughter sues Texas Medical Branch, alleging hostile work environment led to mom's death
A Galveston County woman is suing the University of Texas Medical Branch, alleging retaliation, harassment and a hostile work environment led to her mother's death.
San Antonio family sues driver, alleging negligence caused accident
A San Antonio family is suing a Plano motorist, alleging his negligence caused an automobile collision.
Harris County homeowners sue Allstate, alleging water damage
A Harris County couple is suing Allstate and two subcontractors, alleging substantial water damage to property they own in Galveston County.
Harris County couple sues Geico, seeking full payment of accident claim
A Harris County couple is suing Geico, alleging refusal to pay for damages caused by an uninsured motorist.
Motorist alleges insurance agent uninsured
A motorist is suing his insurance company, alleging it did not cover damages for an accident.
Baker Hughes sues IRS for ‘illegally’ not refunding $17.6M
Baker Hughes Inc. recently filed suit against the U.S., seeking to recover $17.6 million in federal income taxes the Internal Revenue Service refused to refund.