News from 2015
Ex-worker sues Newsco International Energy, seeks unpaid overtime
A former worker is suing a global oilfield service company, alleging unpaid overtime.
Worker sues Schlumberger Technology, alleing unpaid overtime
A former worker is suing an oil and gas technology supplier, alleging unpaid overtime.
Jefferson County woman sues Beaumont man, seeks vehicle collision settlement
A Jefferson County motorist is suing a Beaumont man after the parties failed to settle a legal debt and damages due following a vehicle collision.
Why was the AkinMears suit sealed?
The public has every right to watch the details unfold in a recent lawsuit, now unfortunately sealed, against the AkinMears law firm – a suit brought by a former employee that contains serious allegations about its operation.
PU partners claim Ferguson took advantage of a mentally declining Umphrey
The equity partners at the Provost Umphrey recently answered a lawsuit brought by Paul ‘Chip’ Ferguson, asserting their former partner took advantage of firm founder Walter Umphrey and his ailing mental condition.
Auto collision suit against Knife River heads to trial
An automobile collision suit filed against Knife River Corp. several years ago has been called up for trial.
3 Texas men sue two construction firms, alleging unpaid overtime
Three Texas men are suing their current employers, two construction companies, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Former worker sues T. W. Odom Management following job site injury
A Jefferson County man is suing his former employer, alleging negligence for injuries he says he sustained on the job.
Texas man sues Choice Exploration, alleging negligence in well blowout
A Texas man is suing an oil and gas exploration company, alleging negligence for injuries he says he sustained while working at one of its well sites.
Orange County man sues Franks Trucking, driver in vehicle collision
An Orange County man is suing a trucking company one of its drivers and the trailer owner, alleging negligence for injuries he sustained in a vehicle collision.
Patient sues Texas OB/GYN, alleging medical negligence in death of unborn child
A Texas woman is suing her OB/GYN, alleging medical negligence after the loss of her unborn child.
Professional basketball player amends complaint against 24 Hour Fitness to state he tore Achilles tendon on defendant's court
A professional basketball player who sued 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. in Galveston County District Court last month for an injury he allegedly sustained while exercising at the defendant’s Friendswood location has presented additional claims. Friendswood resident James Blasczyk’s lawsuit was recently elevated to the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division with revisions to the original petition.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN DIVISION Oct. 12 LifeSmart Holdings LLC v.
Jefferson County 58th Court District: December 2015
NANCY L MCFARLIN ET AL V.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 10/9 - 10/15/2015 License #:33188 Assumed Name:GRAND CHAMPION GLADIATOR BOXING GYM Address:4275 REDWOOD DR., BEAUMONT, TX, 77003 Owner Name:EDWARDS BILLY License #:33197 Assumed Name:TIMOTHY SCOTT SCHULTZ Address:3410 J N TWIN CITY HWY, NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Owner Name:SCHULTZ TIMOTHY SCOTT License #:33202 Assumed Name:FASHION BAGS Address:UNIT T 26, 6155 EASTEX FWY, SUITE 200, BEAUMONT, TX, 77706 Owner Name:FAROOK MOHAMMED OMAR License #:33385 Assumed Name:CHAMPIONS REAL ESTATE Address:
Family blames Loggins Logistics, truck driver for relative's death
The relatives of a deceased woman are suing an Arkansas logistics company and one of its truck drivers, alleging personal injury and wrongful death in a vehicle collision.
Galveston County woman alleges RE/MAX Leading Edge committed fraud
A Galveston County woman is suing a Miami resident, a real estate company and one of its agents, alleging they misrepresented a property being for lease when it was in foreclosure proceedings.
Harris County woman seeks unpaid overtime from United Auto Towing
A Harris County woman is suing a towing and transportation service company and its operator, alleging unpaid overtime.
SMC Consulting sues Galveston architect, alleging unpaid funds
A Texas consulting business is suing a Galveston architect and his firm, alleging an unpaid invoice.
Steel business alleges New Vantage Shipping delivered damaged cargo
A steel and metals manufacturer and its insurer are suing a shipping company, alleging one of its vessels delivered damaged cargo.