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News from 2015


$10M suit alleges Disney infringed on manuscript in making 'Wreck-It Ralph'

By John Suayan |
Seeking $10 million in damages, a Katy man has sued The Walt Disney Co. and Disney Consumer Products, Inc. on claims the defendants infringed upon his manuscript and book in producing and distributing the 2012 3-D computer-animated fantasy-comedy film Wreck-It Ralph. In a lawsuit filed Nov. 2 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas, Dyke Robinson asserts Disney used a “substantial number of unique images contained” in his work titled “Digiland”. “The defendants incorporated,

Galveston Co. district judge junks woman's lawsuit against Santa Fe police

By John Suayan |
A lawsuit accusing the Santa Fe Police Department and the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office of erroneously deeming a resident’s death a suicide recently ended in favor of the defendants, Galveston County District Court records show. Santa Fe resident Barbara Younie sued the entities in July in the Galveston County 405th District Court, asserting Santa Fe police determined that David Younie killed himself “without considering other possibilities such as, homicide, accidental death, deat

Entergy seeks to designate Osmose Utilities as responsible party in injury suit

By David Yates |
Entergy Texas recently filed a motion to designate Osmose Utilities Services as a responsible third party in a personal injury lawsuit.

Doguet's Rice Milling secures 58K default judgment

By David Yates |
A Beaumont company recently obtained a default judgment of more than $58,000 against a Houston company, which allegedly breached its contract because of an unpaid debt. Doguet's Rice Milling Co. filed suit against Perfected Foods Corp. on June 10 in Jefferson County District Court.

Continued: trial of discrimination suit against JC, Sheriff Mitch Woods

By David Yates |
A discrimination claim originally brought against Jefferson County and its sheriff was set to go to trial Nov. 16 but was continued.

JC trial to focus on whether doc negligent for not ordering physical therapy

By David Yates |
A plaintiff will try to persuade a jury her surgeon was negligent for not prescribing physical therapy following knee surgery.

Texas worker alleges NBI did not pay him overtime

By Robbie Hargett |
A former employee is is suing an Oklahoma oil and gas producer, alleging unpaid overtime.

Lovelady truck owner accuses Ford of negligent vehicle design

By Robbie Hargett |
A Houston County man is suing Ford, alleging he was injured as a result of a defective vehicle.

Ambulance driver alleges Infinity EMS failed to pay overtime

By Robbie Hargett |
A former employee is suing an emergency medical services company, alleging unpaid overtime.

Whatever their motivations, whistleblowers can perform a valuable public service

By The SE Texas Record |
Disgruntled employees come in many varieties.

Galveston County woman alleges business partner committed fraud

By Robbie Hargett |
A Galveston County woman is suing a former business partner, alleging fraud and theft.

Spurs superstar Duncan claims former financial adviser swindled him of $1.1M in cosmetics investment

By John Suayan |
San Antonio Spurs superstar Tim Duncan brought a lawsuit against his former financial/investment advisor in response to what he asserts is financial fraud, according to recent San Antonio federal court records. Duncan’s suit, filed Nov. 10 in the San Antonio Division of the Western District of Texas, accuses Atlanta resident Charles Banks of defrauding the five-time NBA champion of $1.1 million.

Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas

By John Suayan |
TYLER DIVISION Nov. 10 Lone Star Technological Innovations, LLC v.

Jefferson County 172nd Court District: December 2015

By The SE Texas Record |
JON HAMPTON V.

New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County

By David Yates |
DBA: 11/9 - 11/12/2015 License #:36708 Assumed Name:MOBILE EYE ASSOCIATES Address:3758 DURNESS WAY, HOUSTON, TX, 77025 Owner Name:JEFFREY S SNYDER O D & ASSOCIATES PC License #:36718 Assumed Name:SIMINO CRACKERS Address:12669 SIMINO DR., HAMSHIRE, TX, 77622 Owner Name:SIMINO WHITNEY C License #:36745 Assumed Name:DON LAFLEUR ENTERPRISE Address:160 E CROSBY, SOUR LAKE, TX, 77659 Owner Name:LAFLEUR DONNELL License #:36772 Assumed Name:LIAS TAX PREPARATIONS & NOTARY SERVICES Address:2736 ROYAL

Harris County motorist blames CNM Enterprises, driver in vehicle collision

By Robbie Hargett |
A Harris County man is suing a Tennessee trucking company and one of its drivers, alleging negligence for injuries the plaintiff sustained in a vehicle collision.

Texas man blames JS Express for fatal vehicle collision

By Robbie Hargett |
A Texas man is suing a carrier and one of its drivers, alleging wrongful death in a fatal vehicle collision.

U.S. sued over alleged negligence in vehicle-pedestrian collision

By Robbie Hargett |
A Houston woman is suing over injuries she sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian collision, which she claims are a result of a federal employee's negligence.

San Miguel Shipping sued over alleged breach of contract

By Robbie Hargett |
A Louisiana marine services company is suing a Texas shipping company over claims of an unpaid balance for services.

Insurance company alleges ExxonMobil committed breach of contract

By Robbie Hargett |
An insurance company is suing an oil and gas company, alleging non-performance under a propane sales agreement.