News from August 2016
Take-nothing judgment entered in suit alleging injury lifting 300-pound patient
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HOUSTON — Three Texas oilfield workers are suing two companies, alleging failure to pay proper overtime.
Target employee blames janitorial service for injuries
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing janitorial services, alleging their negligence caused her to fall and sustain injuries.
You're welcome, Voss!
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
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
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
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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Aug. 24 MMG IP Management LLC v. Linkedin Corporation 2:16-cv-00938-JRG