News from 2015
Ray-Ban manufacturer alleges trademark infringement, sues for relief
A manufacturer of popular eyewear and sunglasses is suing a Texas company over trademark infringement, trademark dilution and unfair competition.
Tony's Used Cars sued over negligence allegations after car falls on employee
A Texas City couple is suing a La Marque auto repair company for alleged negligence in the case of injuries sustained at the workplace.
Former Avalon Cleaners employees sue for alleged non-payment of overtime and minimum wage
Three Houston-area individuals filed suit jointly charging their former employer with allegations of violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Entergy sued over allegations of negligence leading to electrician's death
A father and mother from Washington County, Idaho are suing three energy production companies over claims of negligence resulting in their son's death.
Unredeemed RadioShack gift cards to be paid in full
On Sept. 10 Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a bankruptcy judge approved a settlement with RadioShack over unredeemed gift cards, ensuring purchasers will receive the full value of the card. “This settlement has given consumers a voice in RadioShack’s bankruptcy process, and we are pleased the retail giant is honoring its commitment to customers holding millions in unredeemed gift cards,” said Paxton.
Plaintiff sues two physicians, UTMB over malpractice claims
A Galveston man is suing two physicians and a hospital over medical malpractice claims.
Termination prompts plaintiff to file discrimination charges
A Denton County woman is suing her former employer, Teracore Inc. and ICF International Inc., over claims of race, sex, sexual orientation and disability discrimination.
Darr Equipment and driver sued over claims of negligence following vehicle collision
An Orange County man is suing a Beaumont equipment company and one of its drivers following a vehicle collision and his alleged injures as a result.
Survey ranks East Texas as worst local jurisdiction in country
A new survey evaluating the fairness and reasonableness of state liability systems has East Texas as the worst local jurisdiction in the U.S.
El Pollo Regio restaurant sued over allegations of unpaid overtime and minimum wage violations
Three Texas individuals are suing over claims of unpaid wages while employed at the Longview El Pollo Regio restaurant.
Harris County nurse alleges discrimination, retaliatory practices
A Harris County is suing a Pearland-based continuing care provider, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Galveston County man sues Sabio Investments, alleging default loan payments
A Galveston County man is suing an investment company and its agents alleging default loan payments.
Securitas Security Services USA sued over unpaid overtime wages allegations
Two Texas residents are suing Securitas Security Services USA Inc. over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Bosquie County worker sues Xtreme Drilling Coil Services, alleging unpaid overtime
A Bosque County man is suing a drilling services company, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Premcor Refining Group sues Jefferson County Appraisal District, alleging unlawful appraisals
Several property owners are suing Jefferson County Appraisal District, alleging unlawfully appraising certain properties.
Inmate sues University of Texas Medical Branch, alleging defective medical product
A Texas inmate is suing a medical branch, a hospital and surgeons, alleging a defective medical product caused an infection that led to the loss of his right testicle.
Former employee violates non-compete contract, plaintiff says
An Oregon corporation is suing because it claims a former employee violated a non-compete contract.
September 2016 trial slated in $1M suit over scaffold collapse
A suit brought by a painter seeking more than $1 million in punitive damages for a scaffold collapse has been slated for trial next September. On April 8 Rosa Arredondo filed a complaint against OCI Partners LP of Dallas, OCI Beaumont LLC of Austin and Safway Services LLC of Austin in Jefferson County District Court, claiming injuries specific to a March 2015 workplace incident. Court records show that on Aug. 26 an agreed scheduling order was entered, calling for the case to be mediated on or
The trial lawyer war on arbitration
Arbitration is an important alternative to litigation that empowers American consumers to resolve disputes quickly, often without hiring a lawyer.
Loan defaults claimed by People's United Equipment Finance Corp. in suit
A Texas corporation has filed suit over allegations that a Virginia company has defaulted on two loans.