News from August 2016
Goodrich, Dow Chemical and Axiall hit with benzene lawsuit
BEAUMONT – Three major companies have been hit with a wrongful death lawsuit alleging benzene exposure.
Underinsured motorist trial against Texas Farmers ends with $150K verdict
BEAUMONT – A four-year old lawsuit against an insurance company was recently tried, ending with jurors awarding $150,000 in total damages.
Storage facility alleges Harris County business owes more than $100,000
HOUSTON — A Houston storage facility is suing a Harris County company, alleging it owes more than $100,000 for breach of contract.
Chain of bedding stores alleges trademark infringement
HOUSTON — A Houston-based chain of bedding stores is suing domain owners and operators, alleging trademark counterfeiting.
Judicial Rebellion Against Voter ID
Like unruly schoolchildren using the presence of a substitute teacher as an opportunity to misbehave, in Veasey v. Abbott, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, has sent the jurisprudential equivalent of a spitball at the U.S. Supreme Court knowing that the deadlocked Court would probably take no corrective action.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Aug. 5 - 11 License #:24672 Assumed Name:SKYLINE TRANSPORTATION Address:3706 PARK ST, BEAUMONT, TX, 77705 Owner Name:CARRIERE CRYSTAL License #:24705 Assumed Name:TAX PROS 911 & BOOKKEEPING Address:P O BOX 892, GROVES, TX, 77619 Owner Name:COLVIN LASHAUNDA J License #:24717 Assumed Name:MOORES HANDYMAN & REMODELING Address:1620 FAIRBANKS ST, NEDERLAND TX, 77627 Owner Name:MOORE TODD J License #:24722 Assumed Name:2S ROLL OFF SERVICES Address:3065 W CEDAR ST, BEAUMONT, TX ,77702 Owner Name:2S
Jefferson County 136th Court District: September 2016
TINA SMITH V. ESTEX
Customer blames department store for fall, injuries
HOUSTON — A Dallas County woman is suing a department store operator, alleging negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Aug. 9 Codec Technologies LLC v. Lenovo (United States) Inc. 2:16-cv-00878-JRG-RSP
Patron alleges Home Depot's negligence led to injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas patron is suing Home Depot, alleging negligence at one of the defendant's Houston stores led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Driver alleges delivery service company violated federal wage law
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a food delivery service company, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Three workers accuse former employers of not paying overtime
HOUSTON — Three employees are suing their former employers, alleging failure to pay federally mandated overtime.
Inspector blames dock operators for injuries
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing is suing dock terminal operators, alleging negligence led to his injuries.
Apple settles patent dispute with Dot 23 Technologies
BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) -- Apple Inc. has agreed to settle a patent lawsuit with Dot 23 Technologies Inc. that alleged Apple’s Siri voice assistant technology violated three patents. The terms of the settlement have not been publicly disclosed.
Employee accuses parking garage manager of gender discrimination
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a parking garage manager, alleging gender and pregnancy discrimination.
Sons of district judges seek to succeed fathers, receive financial backing from JC trial lawyers
BEAUMONT – Funded by some of the most influential trial lawyers in Southeast Texas, the progeny of one current and one former district judge will seek to fill their respective father’s seats on the bench this election cycle.
Paramedic blames emergency care provider for injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas woman is suing a Texas City emergency care provider, alleging negligence in causing the plaintiff to suffer injuries.
Investment firm accuses debtors guarantors of contract breach
GALVESTON — A Texarkana investment firm is suing debtors and guarantors, alleging failure to comply with a promissory note.
Academics express concern about pending patent reform
A coalition of more than 25 academics has submitted a letter to members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives expressing concern over pending patent reform. The group said its concerns were largely with changes proposed to litigation venue rules.
13 states seek injunction against U.S. agencies regarding transgender bathroom use
AUSTIN - More than a dozen states, including Texas, have requested a preliminary injunction against several U.S. agencies including the Department of Education, Department of Justice and Department of Labor regarding transgender students in school.