News from April 2016
Beaumont woman alleges apartment owners' negligence led to injuries
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont woman is suing the owners of a local apartment complex, alleging their negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Former employee alleges Houston restaurant failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a Houston restaurant, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation law.
Employees allege energy services company violated overtime regulations
HOUSTON — Two employees are suing an energy services business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation laws.
Texas appellate court upholds Mostyn win in hurricane suit
HOUSTON - a Texas appellate court recently sided with a Texas couple in their long-running dispute with an insurance company over damage to their home from Hurricane Ike in 2008.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch supports asbestos litigation transparency bill
BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana lawsuit abuse watchdog group has thrown its support behind a struggling state House bill that would provide transparency in asbestos litigation, similar to a measure signed into law earlier this month in Utah.
Former employee alleges Scandrill Inc. did not pay overtime wages
TYLER – A former electrician filed a class-action lawsuit against a Houston company over allegations it did not pay employees overtime.
Texas business alleges Louisiana energy company breached contract
GALVESTON — A Houston business is suing a Louisiana energy company, alleging breach of contract and product liability.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in U.S. vs. Texas
On April 18, the U.S.
Employee accuses Houston business of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston business, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Legal reform update: Better healthcare, less litigation
Obama Care was touted as a way to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, but results have been mostly the opposite.
Lawsuits seeking $1M for chipped tiles filed in Hidalgo County
The birthplace of mass hailstorm litigation in Texas, Hidalgo County is now home to a cluster of “falling object” lawsuits, which respectively seek up to $1 million in damages for chipped floor tiles.
Former employee alleges company violated overtime law
HOUSTON — A former employee from Pasadena is suing a Houston company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation laws.
Judge again threatens Mostyn with sanctions for ‘factually unsupported’ hail claim
Houston attorney Steve Mostyn will soon find himself in front of a federal judge explaining why he shouldn’t be sanctioned for repeatedly bringing “factually unsupported” hail lawsuits against insurers.
Harris Co. man brings wrongful arrest suit against sheriff's deputy
A Harris County man has filed a lawsuit in response to an arrest at his now-defunct business more than a year ago, recent Houston federal court records show.
Shelby Co. man blames Pilgrim's Pride for partial amputation of finger
A Shelby County man’s personal injury lawsuit accuses Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation of practices that ultimately resulted in the partial amputation of his finger.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
April 13
Rothschild Broadcast Distribution Systems, LLC v. Barnes & Noble, Inc. et al 2:16-cv-00402-RWS
JEFFERSON COUNTY 172ND COURT DISTRICT: MAY 2016
JEFFERSON COUNTY 172ND COURT DISTRICT: MAY 2016
JAMES KAISER V. MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC
(P)LEGER, JANE S -(D)CARROLL, JACK P
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
April 4 - 14
License #:10909
Assumed Name:WEDDING & MORE RENTAL
Address:190 S. DOWLEN , BEAUMONT, TX, 77707
Owner Name:SIMMONS VICTOR PAUL
Fort Bend County man accuses Dallas business of discrimination
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a Dallas company, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Staffer alleges Nationwide failed to pay overtime wages
HOUSTON — An employee is suing Nationwide, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation laws.