News from 2015
Jefferson County man accuses Dane's Automotive of deceptive trade practices
A Jefferson County man is suing a Beaumont automotive shop, alleging it did not repair his truck after two attempts.
Virtual Gaming files more patent infringement suits, NFL among defendants
Fresh from suing DraftKings, Inc. and FanDuel, Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas over purported patent infringement of its computer-based interactive gaming systems, Virtual Gaming Technologies, LLC has gone on a full-court press against several more entities, most notably the NFL. Virtual Gaming launched complaints accusing DraftPot, LLC; DraftDay Gaming Group, Inc.; ESPN Internet Ventures and NFL Enterprises, LLC on claims the defendants copied the technologies and inventions in connectio
Al's Mini Storage sued over alleged unpaid wages and unpaid overtime
Two Beaumont residents are suing a Beaumont storage company over claims of unpaid wages and overtime.
Wal-Mart Stores Texas sued over alleged negligence regarding store accident
A Port Arthur woman is suing Wal-Mart over injuries she sustained in one of its stores, claiming the store's negligence was the cause of her injuries.
Offshore worker sues employers, alleging negligence in accident aboard vessel
An offshore worker is suing his employers, alleging negligene for injuries he says he sustained while working aboard a vessel.
Life insurance firm sues two Texas residents in beneficiary controversy
A life insurance company is suing two Texas residents concerning a dispute regarding which of the two should receive certain life insurance benefits.
Humble man sues Lyondell Chemical, alleging discrimination, retaliation
A Humble man is suing his former employer, alleging age discrimination and retaliation.
Texas justices axe $1.2M pelvic mesh verdict against Johnson & Johnson
The Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas recently reversed a $1.2 million jury verdict rendered against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly designing a defective pelvic mesh product. Linda Batiste, who justices say has a “complex” medical history, filed suit against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, Ethicon, in Dallas County, alleging she was injured by the defendants’ polypropylene mesh. A jury found the medical product, the TVT-Obturator, was defectively designed, awarding Batiste $1.2 million
Fifth Circuit upholds amnesty injunction, Texas leaders praise ruling
In May, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied the Obama Administration’s motion for an emergency stay on an injunction halting the president’s executive amnesty order. On Nov. 9 the federal court upheld the injunction blocking its implementation until the case goes to trial.
Google, many others ask federal appeals court to end patent forum shopping
A host of retailers, online pioneers and tech developers are asking the U.S.
Jefferson County man sues health care providers, alleging bad post-surgery diet
A Jefferson County man is suing health care centers and a doctor, alleging medical negligence.
Ex-employee sues Alegria Auto Sales, alleging failure to pay overtime
A former employee is suing a car dealership, alleging unpaide overtime.
Longview woman alleges Heritage Mitsubishi failed to pay overtime
A Longview woman is suing a car dealership, alleging it did not pay her overtime.
Louisiana man sues OMI Environmental Solutions, alleges negligence in ship accident
A Louisiana man is suing an offshore energy company, alleging negligence for injuries he says he sustained while working aboard a vessel.
Houston woman sues Proserv, alleging discrimination, retaliation
A Houston woman is suing an energy technology services company, alleging discrimination and retaliation after she says she complained of sexual harassment.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 10/30 - 11/5/20015
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: December 2015
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Fannin County man sues Progress Rail Services, alleging discrimination
A Fannin County man is suing a rail company, alleging age discrimination.
Dogged attorney Mikal Watts barked up the wrong tree with Lucy Lu
Dogs are people, too, or so some dog owners think.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Nov. 6 DataMotion Texas, LLC v.