News from 2015
11 plaintiffs sue two employers for alleged FLSA violations
Eleven men are suing two companies for allegedly unpaid overtime and paying below the minimum wage.
Beaumont man sued following vehicle collision on West Lucas over negligence claims
A Beaumont woman is suing a Beaumont man over claims of negligence following a vehicle collision on West Lucas Jefferson County.
Climate Controlled Containers Manufacturing sued over breach of contract allegations
A Jefferson County municipality is suing a pallet shippers manufacturer over claims it failed to pay rent.
Protective order entered in trip & fall against Wal-Mart
An agreed protective order has been entered in an Orange County woman’s trip and fall lawsuit against Wal-Mart.
Discrimination suit against Sheriff Mitch Woods transferred
A discrimination claims against Jefferson County and its sheriff was set to go to trial Sept. 14 but was transferred to another court.
Oil field worker contends he and others weren't paid overtime
A former employee is suing his former employer over unpaid overtime and failure to pay the minimum wage. Tyson Dooley brought suit August 24 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Nine Energy Service, LLC.
Employee seeks job reinstatement, back pay from Beaumont Independent School District
A Beaumont woman is suing her former employer over claims of employment retaliation. Rose Wilson filed the suit August 17 in the Beaumont Division of the Eastern District of Texas.
Claims of broken lease, unpaid rent lead plaintiff to sue former tenant
A Texas company is suing a former tenant for breach of contract in the leasing of commercial space at 2548 E. Broadway, Pearland.
It's time for East Texas to clean up its act
There's one in almost every family: a black sheep, the one sibling or cousin who has to be different, can't follow the rules, keeps making the same mistakes, and is forever getting into trouble and embarrassing his relatives.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County: 9/4 - 9/10/2015
DBA: 9/4 - 9/10/2015 License #:28986 Assumed Name:JBL PROPERTIES Address:PO BOX 1643, NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Owner Name:BECERRA LUIS BARRAGAN License #:28987 Assumed Name:SHAMPOOCH Address:6477 39TH ST., GROVES, TX, 77619 Owner Name:FONTENOT AMBER License #:29001 Assumed Name:BREVINS SATELLITES Address:9030 WASHINGTON BLVD., BEAUMONT, TX, 77707 Owner Name:JACKSON BREVIN JOSEPH License #:29008 Assumed Name:SAMUELS CLEANING SERVICE A NAME YOU CAN TRUST Address:3190 EASTEX FRWY, #153, BEAUMONT
Jefferson County 172nd Court District : October 2015
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Chip Ferguson, Monk Law Firm land $7.5M verdict following injury trial
A four-day injury trial at the Beaumont courthouse ended with a jury award of nearly $7.5 million in damages, according to one of the plaintiff’s attorneys who tried the case.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Sept. 8 Carnition LLC v.
Upshur County man sues construction company, alleging unpaid overtime
An Upshur County is suing a construction company, alleging unpaid overtime, and he would like the suit to be considered a collective action.
Car owner sues Dickinson auto repair shop, alleging interference with property rights
A Galveston County woman is suing a Dickinson auto repair shop and an employee, alleging interference with her property rights.
Harris County man alleges civil rights violations by sheriff's department
A Harris County man is suing members of the Harris County Sheriff's Department, alleging violation of his civil rights, pursuant to the constitutions of the United States and Texas.
Port Neches officer alleges Jefferson County violated free speech rights
A Port Neches officer is suing Jefferson County, alleging violation of his First Amendment right to free speech.
Defendant misrepresented health of company, claims plaintiff who purchased it
A Texarkana man is suing over alleged breach of contract in the purchase of a business.
Female worker sues gentlemen's clubs, alleging failure to pay overtime
A female worker is suing two gentlemen's clubs, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated individuals, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.