News from 2015
Collection firm allegedly overstates amount owed, sued by alleged target
A man is suing a collection firm tasked with collecting a long-overdue court judgment against him by allegedly overstating the debt amount.
Employers sued over alleged failure to pay overtime
A class action lawsuit seeks compensation from their employers who allegedly refuse to pay overtime to certain workers.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Negotiating firm sued over allegedly unpaid bills
A company was that hired by another firm to negotiate claims on several properties is asking the court to make that firm finally pay up.
Homeowner pursues seller following foreclosure
A Liberty County resident filed a lawsuit against the business which both sold her a home in 2013 and subsequently foreclosed on it the following year, citing infringement of anti-predatory lending legislation.
Houston MDL dismisses 30,000 asbestosis cases statewide
Tens of thousands asbestos cases are coming off the books in the state of Texas, dismissed for lack of medical proof.
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Couple sued over unpaid loan
A bank is suing a couple for taking out a home loan but going into default.
Company leases printers, sued for allegedly not paying for them
A financing firm is suing a company that leased three printers but allegedly has failed to pay for them.
Driver cited with causing three-car accident sued by driver she rear-ended first
A man who was injured in a three-car accident in 2014 is suing the driver who allegedly rear-ended him.
U.S. alleges Beaumont guilty of housing discrimination
The United States is suing the city of Beaumont, alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in its housing practices, violating both the Fair Housing Act and the Civil Rights Act.
Construction companies, subcontractors sued for allegedly not paying overtime
BEAUMONT -- Construction laborers are leading a class action lawsuit against their former employers for allegedly failing to pay them for regularly required overtime.
Man names two Houston men in accident lawsuit
A Jefferson County man has filed a lawsuit against two Houston men after a car accident that occurred on March 24, 2015.
Two men blame machinery company for causing fire
Two men are suing Sammi Machinery for negligence after a piece of equipment designed and manufactured by the company caused a fire on July 7, 2014.
Company sued by ex-delivery man for alleged failure to pay him for overtime
A delivery man is suing his employer for allegedly failing to pay him for overtime.
Debt collector sued by couple for allegedly trying to collect debt included in bankruptcy petition
A couple going through bankruptcy is suing a debt collector for allegedly causing them anxiety and work-related stress.
Woman sues driver who allegedly ignored stop sign
A Galveston County resident is suing a motorist charging vehicular negligence following a 2013 collision allegedly caused by failure to obey a stop sign. Maria Reyes of Texas City filed a lawsuit against Reynold Oscar Hernandez in Galveston County District Court July 10, claiming liability in the July 2013 accident.
Benzene suit names Chevron, Texaco as defendants
A suit alleging Chevron and Texaco exposed a worker to benzene was recently filed.
Motorist hits Port Arthur with $500K suit over officer’s collision
A suit seeking up to $500,000 in damages has been brought against the city of Port Arthur for an officer’s automobile collision.
Judge declines to dismiss Wal-Mart's suit over ‘irrational’ liquor ban
A federal judge has allowed Wal-Mart and the state of Texas to slow down discovery in a suit claiming that an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star state. In May, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission filed a motion to dismiss the suit.