News from April 2016
Sisters claim father sustained fatal injuries while under Pasadena PD custody
The surviving daughters of a man who passed away last year from injuries allegedly sustained while under Pasadena police custody have pursued legal action against the city and East Texas Medical Center.
JC jury clears Americas Best Value Inn of negligence
BEAUMONT – Following a three-day civil trial, a Jefferson County found no negligence on the part of Americas Best Value Inn for injuries caused to a motel guest who alleged she cut her heel on a gate surrounding the motel’s pool.
Former staff employees of hail attorneys claiming lawyer-level work on resumes
Texas trial lawyers advertise heavily after each storm strike in the state, seeking to sign up clients in mass. As hailstorm litigation mounts, so do charges of illegal barratry.
Another issue may have surfaced: the use of non-lawyers to perform lawyer-level work in representing the thousands of hailstorm clients.
Texas AG makes 'clumsy, awkward' defense against civil charges, political scientist says
Civil securities fraud charges filed Monday bring everything back to the surface over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s relationship with a Texas tech company that includes allegedly accepting a commission in exchange for recruiting investors.
SEC complaint charges AG Paxton with securities fraud
SHERMAN (SE Texas Record) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's charges filed in federal court Monday, April 11, against Texas' embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton are the latest in a political drama only days shy of being in its third year.
Are insurance companies not welcome in Texas?
Do conversations stop when you enter a room? Do other people get up from the sofa when you sit down? Do front porch lights go off when you pull into a driveway? Do nightclubs have cover charges just for you?
Class action lawsuit forming around flooding from Toledo Bend Resevoir, RMQ law firm at the center
Two lawyers are organizing a class action lawsuit against the Sabine River Authority for flooding damage caused when the floodgates at the Toledo Bend Reservoir were opened, spilling water at a rate faster than that of Niagara Falls.
Twenty-two states file briefs in support of Texas immigration lawsuit
AUSTIN – Twenty-two states have filed amicus briefs with the U.S.
Worker alleges Hilton hotel in Pearland failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a hotel chain, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation laws.
Worker alleges Texas company violated overtime laws
HOUSTON — An employee is suing a Texas company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Channelview woman alleges Texas business violated phone harassment laws
GALVESTON — A Channelview woman is suing a Houston business, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Worker accuses emissions service of violating overtime laws
HOUSTON — An employee is suing an emissions monitoring business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Couple blames seat belt manufacturer for wife's injuries
TYLER — A Bullard couple is suing a seat belt manufacturer alleging breach warranty, design defect and liability.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
April 6
Texas Patent Imaging LLC v. Canon Inc. et al 2:16-cv-00352-JRG-RSP
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
License #:10023 Assumed Name:A TO B TOWING & RECOVERY Address:3096 CORLEY ST., BEAUMONT, TX, 77701 Owner Name:AUBRY PAUL STEPHEN License #:10053 Assumed Name:KING OF KINGS TRAVEL & BOOKING Address:10595 VINSON ST., BEAUMONT, TX, 77713 Owner Name:LOUIS RAYMOND JR. License #:10055 Assumed Name:SOUTHERN SKYLIGHTS Address:1118 BOSTON AVE., NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Owner Name:MOUTON SONIA License #:10056 Assumed Name:WORLDWIDE TRAVELING & BOOKING Address:2908 TAMMY CIRCLE, OR
JEFFERSON COUNTY 136TH COURT DISTRICT: MAY 2016
JEFFERSON COUNTY 136TH COURT DISTRICT: MAY 2016 KELLY HAMILTON V. SONDRA SCHWAAB
Hitchcock woman alleges food market negligence caused injuries
GALVESTON — A Hitchcock customer is suing a Santa Fe market, alleging its negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Former employee alleges Houston company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a Houston company, alleging unpaid wages.
Guest blames La Quinta for injuries
BEAUMONT — A guest is suing La Quinta, alleging negligence led to her falling on an uneven floor.
Customer alleges Kroger's negligence led to injuries
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont customer is suing Kroger, alleging negligence led him sustaining injuries when he says he fell on a store floor.