News from 2015
Federal class action brought against Volkswagen over deceptive marketing of Jetta
A North Texas man has filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., claiming the car manufacturer “violated state and federal environmental laws when it sold vehicles with fraudulently manipulated vehicle emissions control devices in an effort to circumvent emissions testing requirements.” Sherman resident Barry Henry’s suit, filed Oct. 7 in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas, asserts the Volkswagen vehicles released Nitrogen Oxide at levels that far
Worker sues Sprint Energy, Sprint Waste, alleging unpaid overtime
A Nueces County man is suing oilfield waste management companies, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
3 Texas women sue Aramark, Optimum, alleging unpaid overtime
Three Texas women are suing a national housekeeping, maintenance and food services company and one of its subcontractors, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Judge seals suit exposing AkinMears business dealings
Citing irreparable harm, a Houston judge recently sealed a breach of contract suit against AkinMears – a suit exposing questionable business dealings allegedly committed by firm.
Insurance company sues Dickinson, alleging negligence in house fire
An insurance company is suing Dickinson, alleging its fire department failed to contain a house fire.
Metals company sues two shipping businesses, alleging damaged cargo
A metals company is suing two shipping businesses and a cargo vessel, alleging they delivered damaged goods to port.
La Marque healthcare center sues Brownwood man, alleging breach of contract
A La Marque healthcare center is suing a Brownwood man, alleging he owes a debt for services it provided his now-deceased wife.
Worker sues Texas oilfield equipment businesses, alleging unpaid overtime
A Harris County man is suing two Texas oilfield equipment supply companies, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Hispanic letter carrier sues postmaster general, alleging racial discrimination
A Hispanic letter carrier from Houston is suing the U.S. postmaster general, alleging a postal employee discriminated against him.
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Bank seeks expedited foreclosure on property in Nederland
A bank has filed an order for foreclosure on a house in Nederland.
National Oilwell Varco sued over alleged unpaid overtime
A man is suing his former employer, a drilling equipment provider, over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Million dollar suit bought against several boat charterers
The owners of a crude oil tanker vessel filed suit against several boat charterers seeking more than $1 million for a past due payment on the vessel.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 10/2 - 10/8/2015 License #:32330 Assumed Name:ALL PHASE USED CARS Address:2332 MEMORIAL BLVD., PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77640 Owner Name:THIBODEAUX LAWRENCE License #:32413 Assumed Name:DIRTY PAWZ PARLOR Address:2142 11TH ST., PORT NECHES, TX, 77651 Owner Name:HOPKINS MONIQUE K License #:32416 Assumed Name:IDEAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMOELING Address:5145 UNIVERSITY DR., APT #2, BEAUMONT, TX, 77705 Owner Name:AZARNOUGH SHAHROKH License #:32421 Assumed Name:GROFFS ATTIC Address:3008 AVE A, NEDERLAND
Jefferson County 172nd Court District Docket: November 2015
MARTHA NIETO ET AL V.
‘Mass tort warehouse’ fires fund officer to avoid paying him millions for acquiring 14,000 mesh claims, suit alleges
The Houston law firm AkinMears allegedly fired its business development officer in order to avoid paying him millions of dollars for the thousands of medical mesh lawsuits he acquired for the firm, according to a recent lawsuit.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Oct. 6 Autoloxer LLC v.
Maggo's Sports Bar & Taqueria, agents sued over alleged unpaid minimum and overtime wages
A Texas man and woman are suing their former employer over claims of unpaid minimum and overtime wages.
GSV Transportation and driver sued over alleged negligence in I-10 vehicle collision
A Texas man is suing a transportation company and one of its drivers over injuries he sustained in a vehicle collision.
Texas AG applauds stay of ‘illegal’ water rule
On Oct. 9 a federal court halted the Obama Administration’s new waters of the U.S.
Texas AG sues Volkswagen over environmental violations
On Oct. 8 Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against Volkswagen and Audi over violations of state consumer protection laws, along with a separate suit charging that the companies violated clean air standards in Texas.