News from 2015
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Family sues Paccar Inc., citing wronful death after accident
A family is suing a Washington State-based automotive company doing business in Texas, alleging wrongful death of their husband, father and son in a violent 2014 highway accident.
Texas A&M sued for refusing to issue new diplomas to law grads
Alleging they are due new diplomas after a college merger, law graduates from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law have initiated a proposed class action lawsuit against Texas A&M.
Shrimper’s widow alleges wrongful death following fatal head injury
A widow is suing a variety of food service companies, alleging the wrongful death of her husband pursuant to the Jones Act, the Survivor Act and other Texas regulations in his fatal head injury.
Widow sues employer over wrongful death when ‘copter pilot crashes
A Utah family is suing a California-based private aircraft corporation doing business in Jefferson County, alleging wrongful death pursuant to the Texas Survival Act in a 2013 accident that claimed the life of their husband and father. Lara Fitts of Washington County, UT, filed a lawsuit individually, as estate representative for Joshua Fitts, and as next friend of their minor childrebn Teague Joshua Fitts and Reece Star Fitts, against Rogers Helicopters Inc. in Jefferson County District Court
Shrimper’s widow alleges wrongful death following fatal head injury
A grieving widow is suing a cluster of food service companies alleging the wrongful death of her husband pursuant to the Jones Act, the Survivor Act and other Texas regulations in a fatal 2013 head injury. Phung Thanh Phan, the decedent’s wife, filed a lawsuit individually and on behalf of heir Khanh Nguyen and the estate of Minh Hong Nguyen against Lady More LLC, Kim & Son Seafood LLC, Kim’s Seafood 2000 Inc., Sa Van Ly d/b/a Kim Daughter Dock, and Farmer Boy’s Catfish Kitchens International I
Shopper slips on cleaning solution, sues H-E-B
While shopping at a Beaumont H-E-B two years ago, Carmelita Bluiett stepped in a puddle of cleaning solution and slipped. On Aug. 4 she filed suit against HEB Grocery in Jefferson County District Court, alleging the company failed to warn her of the danger. According to the lawsuit, on Sept. 21, 2013, Bluiett was shopping at the H-E-B on 11th Street when “she slipped and fell due to a puddle of cleaning solution which had been left on the floor by and employee of the defendant.” Bluiett argue
Family blames manufacturer after rig cab jackknifes, kills driver
A family is suing a Washington state-based automotive company doing business in Texas, alleging wrongful death of their husband/father/son in a violent highway accident.
Man sues Lowe's over alleged injuries after falling in storage shed
A San Jacinto County man has cited both a retail home improvement store chain and manufacturer of home improvement products for injures he allegedly sustained in a 2013 fall at one of the chain's stores.
Neighbor takes boundary line case to court
A Brazoria County woman is suing a neighbor, alleging property infringement involving an old fence construction between their lots.
Beaumont church swindled out of $1M has appeal denied
A Beaumont church had its appeal of a summary judgment finding in favor of a defendant denied in litigation alleging it was swindled out of its $1 million Hurricane Rita settlement. As previously reported, First United Pentecostal Church (The Anchor of Beaumont) filed a lawsuit Feb. 21, 2012, in Jefferson County District Court against Lamb Law Firm, Kip Lamb, attorney Leigh Parker and former Anchor pastor Lonnie C.
Women-owned firms flourish in Texas
Businesses owned by women in Texas are growing at more than twice the rate of all firms nationwide.
Woman blames hearing aid business for trip in entryway
What was supposed to be a visit to a Galveston hearing aid business for a Galveston County woman has resulted in a personal injury lawsuit. In court papers filed on Aug. 11 in the Galveston County 56th District Court, Karen Hancock claims she “tripped on a defective and dangerous entry way” while making her way into Galco Hearing Aid Services at 2724 61st Street on Aug. 22, 2013. Galco is named a defendant in the case as is Don Mafrige, the owner of the strip mall of which it is located. Hanc
Air conditioning repairman alleges dog attack
John C. Davis filed a lawsuit against Francisco Javier Fuentes and Suyapa Vasquez Fuentes on Aug. 6 in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas citing negligence.
Woman claims former employer wrongfully denied long-term disability benefits
A Smith County Woman is suing her former employer and disability insurance provider for wrongfully denying long-term disability benefits.
Houston woman sues former employer for wrongful termination following diagnosis of serious illness
A Houston woman is suing her former employer for wrongful termination following her diagnosis of a serious illness.
Woman slips on ‘substance’ on Wal-Mart bathroom floor, sues for 200K
A slip and fall inside a Wal-Mart bathroom two years ago has resulted in a lawsuit seeking up to $200,000 in damages.
Longshoremen allege negligence in vessel accident
Two longshoremen are suing the owner and operator of a vessel for injuries they say they suffered while on the job.
Defendant wants $9M suit dismissed under Worker’s Compensation Act
A defendant in a wrongful death suit seeking more than $9 million in damages is asking the court to dismiss the case under the Texas Worker’s Compensation Act. Monty Ryan Garcia of Galveston filed individually and as estate representative for his deceased son, Steven Garcia, against The Modern Group GP Inc., Dragon Products Ltd., Breco Inc. and Personnel Staffing in Jefferson County District Court on May 13, claiming liability in the March death of his son. According to the suit, Steven Garci
Woman alleges racial discrimination
A Harris County woman is suing her former employer, alleging unlawful discrimination and employment practices.