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News from August 2016


Take-nothing judgment entered in suit alleging injury lifting 300-pound patient

By David Yates |
BEAUMONT – An agreed take-nothing judgment has been entered in a suit between Beaumont Home Health Service and a Port Arthur woman, who alleges she was negligently instructed to lift a 300-pound patient.

Painter/blaster blames oil exploration companies for injuries

By Philip Gonzales |
GALVESTON — A Louisiana man is suing two energy companies, alleging their negligence caused him to suffer injuries.

Voss pledges to match donations made to Red Cross for Louisiana flood victims

By David Yates |
HOUSTON – Texas attorney Bill Voss has promised to help victims of the recent flooding in Louisiana and other states by launching a matching campaign for donations made to the Red Cross through his website.

Asian eatery brings defamation suit against former employee, daughter

By John Suayan |
HOUSTON – A Houston-based Asian fusion restaurant and food chain is suing a former employee and her daughter, claiming the pair defamed it on social media.

Document says law firm ‘approached’ Rio Hondo ISD about bringing storm suit, district represented by Mostyn, Hinojosa

By David Yates |
RIO HONDO – A Hurricane Dolly lawsuit brought by a Southeast Texas school district recently settled before the case could be tried – a piece of storm litigation that may have been solicited, according to the district’s records.

19 oilfield workers accuse employer of not paying overtime

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON — Nineteen oilfield workers are suing a Hempstead energy company, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.

Texas City homeowner alleges contractors owe more than $100,000

By Philip Gonzales |
GALVESTON — A Texas City woman is suing contractors and a subcontractor, alleging they owe at least $100,000 for breach of contract.

Houston couple blames Honda for injuries in crash

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON — A Houston couple is suing Honda, alleging a negligent design of seat belts led to injuries for the plaintiffs. 

Harris County motorist blames Houston for crash

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing the city of Houston, alleging negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.

Surgical assistant alleges former employers failed to pay overtime

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Missouri City health business, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages.

Two customers blame manufacturer for defective boat

By Philip Gonzales |
SHERMAN — A Texas couple is suing a boat manufacturer, alleging breach of contract and breach of implied warranty of merchantability.

Mother blames Kawasaki for child's injuries

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON — A Texas woman is suing Kawasaki, alleging negligence in causing injuries to her daughter. 

District judge takes Houston law school name change preliminary injunction under advisement

By Carrie Salls |
HOUSTON – U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison has taken under advisement the University of Houston’ motion for a preliminary injunction against the former South Texas College of Law’s changing its name to the Houston College of Law following an Aug. 26 hearing on the injunction request.  

3 oilfield workers allege energy companies failed to pay overtime

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON — Three Texas oilfield workers are suing two companies, alleging failure to pay proper overtime.

Target employee blames janitorial service for injuries

By Philip Gonzales |
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing janitorial services, alleging their negligence caused her to fall and sustain injuries.

You're welcome, Voss!

By The SE Texas Record |
Talk about ingrates! All the publicity we give to trial lawyers like Brent Coon, Steve Mostyn, and Bill Voss and not a single thank-you from any of them. Not one word.

Wellbeing Genomics prevails in DNA test trade secret trial

By David Yates |
AUSTIN – A Texas jury recently found in favor of plaintiff Wellbeing Genomics Pty in a trade secret lawsuit.

New business licenses issued in Jefferson County

By The SE Texas Record |
Aug. 19 - 25 License #:26213 Assumed Name:J & M CONSTRUCTION Address:2822 DOWLING ST, WEST ORANGE, TX, 77630 Owner Name:GONZALES KRISTI License #:26232 Assumed Name:SEW WHAT YOU NEED Address:12885 TANOAK, BEAUMONT, TX, 77713 Owner Name:SEW WHAT YOU NEED License #:26259 Assumed Name:QUILITY OILFIELD CO Address:2437 TORSCLAIR RD, CAMERON, LA, 70631 Owner Name:WALKER AUDRAE License #:26261 Assumed Name:RIVER PARISH OIL CO Address:2448 TROCSCLAIR, CAMERON, LA, 70631 Owner Name:WISE ALFRED Licen

Jefferson County 58th Court District : October 2016

By The SE Texas Record |
US MONEY RESERVE INC V.

Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas

By John Suayan |
MARSHALL DIVISION Aug. 24 MMG IP Management LLC v. Linkedin Corporation 2:16-cv-00938-JRG