News from 2015
Bank sues Offshore Enterprises Holdings, agents, alleging deficiency balance
A bank is suing a Cedar Park holding company and its agents, alleging a deficiency balance of more than $460,000.
Appeals Justice David Lewis suspended without pay after alcohol abuse
Justice David Lewis of the Fifth District Court of Appeals has been suspended for six months without pay as a result of alcohol abuse.
Texas A&M blitzes Indianapolis Colts with trademark infringement lawsuit over 12th Man
Texas A&M University has sued the Indianapolis Colts over the 12th Man Mark, recent Houston federal court records show. TAMU’s lawsuit against the Colts, filed Nov. 12 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas, accuses the NFL franchise of infringing on its United States Trademarks to the 12th Man. “The defendant’s unauthorized use of the mark 12th Man in connection with its offering of football entertainment services and related products allows the defendant to unfairly receiv
Ex-employee alleges Active Athlete failed to pay overtime, minimum wages
A former employee is suing a shoe company and its owner, alleging unpaid overtime and failure to pay minimum wages.
Houston woman sues Beaumont to prevent demolition of home
A Houston woman is suing Beaumont in an effort to keep her home from being demolished.
Texas longshoreman alleges negligence in accident aboard vessel
A Texas longshoreman is suing the owners of a vessel, alleging negligene for injuries he said he suffered.
Electronic bank services business alleges Randolph-Brooks breached contract
An electronic banking services company is suing a financial cooperative, alleging breach of contract.
Ex-employee says Savanna Energy Services failed to pay overtime
A Louisiana man is suing an oilfield services company, alleging unpaid overtime.
Reveille Trucking accused of negligence regarding damaged cargo
A Connecticut asset financing and management company is suing a Texas transportation business, alleging negligence for damaged cargo.
Provost Umphrey Law Firm seeks to abate former partner’s suit
The equity partners at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm in Beaumont recently filed a motion to abate a lawsuit brought by a their former colleague, Paul ‘Chip’ Ferguson.
Dana Timaeus announces candidacy for 136th District Court in Beaumont
On Nov. 11 Beaumont attorney Dana Timaeus announced his candidacy for the 136th District Court while addressing a crowd gathered in front of the Jefferson County courthouse.
Patent reform group says new Texas patent office will have no effect on "patent trolls"
Patent law reform activists say they don’t think the opening of a new United States Patent and Trademark Office in Dallas will have an effect on patent trolling in the state.
Tentative settlement reached in highly publicized AkinMears lawsuit
A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought against AkinMears by a former employee who alleges the Houston firm, which he describes as a “mort tort warehouse,” fired him to avoid paying him millions of dollars.
VFS charged with negligence in vehicle collision
A Tyler man is suing VFS, alleging negligence for injuries he sustained in a vehicle collision.
Texas woman accuses Capital One Bank of retaliation
A Texas woman is suing Capital One Bank, alleging it retaliated against her for resisting its discriminatory practices.
Ex-worker alleges Wastewater Specialties did not pay him overtime
A former employee is suing an environmental services company, alleging unpaid overtime.
Woman says Beaumont school district did not compensate her for injuries
A Beaumont woman is suing the local school district, alleging it should have compensated her for a wrist injury.
Don't believe everything you read about arbitration
Recently, the New York Times posted a series of articles (Part I, II, III) attacking arbitration but overlooking the value of this alternate form of dispute resolution and omitting an excess of relevant details.
Beaumont woman blames Twin Star International after heater fire destroyed home
A Beaumont woman is suing a Florida company, alleging negligence after a defective heater caused a fire in her home.
Widow blames benzene-related businesses for causing husband's death
A Silsbee woman is suing several manufacturers and sellers of benzene-containing solvent products, alleging the wrongful death of her husband.