News from December 2016
Sales manager alleges energy company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing an energy company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Welder alleges pallet manufacturer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a pallet manufacturer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by not paying proper overtime wages.
Delivery driver alleges pizza restaurant operators violated wage laws
SHERMAN — A delivery driver is suing operators of a McKinney pizza restaurant, alleging unlawful wage deduction and violation of applicable minimum wage laws.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Dec. 5 AXCESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. V. DUAL CORE LLC 2:16-cv-01358-JRG
Jefferson County 136th Court District: January 2017
CURTIS HOLLAND ET AL V. MEDTRONICS ET AL
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Dec. 2 - 8 License #:37478 Assumed Name:SEWED BY JAHARA Address:1746 THOMAS BLVD,PORT ARTHUR,TX,77640 Owner Name:JULIEN DAVIUN RAMOND License #:37481 Assumed Name:PICK A PRO ADVERTISING Address:P O BOX 12486,BEAUMONT,TX,77706 Owner Name:ANGELL JON R License #:37495 Assumed Name:COWBOY TRAVEL PLAZA Address:4511 FOREST CREEK DRIVE,MISSOURI CITY,TX,77459 Owner Name:HAMSHIRE FORTUNE LLC License #:37499 Assumed Name:TN BERGER Address:6155 CHISHOLM TRAIL,BEAUMONT,TX,77708 Owner Name:AAA ENERGY MAN
Third verdict issued in Johnson & Johnson, DePuy cases
DALLAS -- Another verdict has been handed down in one of the cases against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.
Texas attorney general clarifies campus handgun legislation for colleges
AUSTIN -- Texas’ Attorney General Ken Paxton has clarified the right of students at junior and community colleges to carry handguns on campus.
Appeal bond amount decreased in patent infringement case between ION Geophysical, WesternGeco
&&& HOUSTON – On Nov. 14, the case judge presiding over the seven-year lawsuit between ION Geophysical Corp. and WesternGeco LLC offered no final judgment on the patent infringement case and decreased the appeal bond amount.
Woman sustains foot injury on Galveston Seawall, sues Galveston Co. for $250K
GALVESTON – A League City woman has filed a $250,000 lawsuit against the County of Galveston after allegedly sustaining an injury while walking on the Galveston Seawall a few months ago.
Hispanic woman accuses U. Texas Medical Branch Galveston of discrimination
GALVESTON — A Hispanic female is suing a University of Texas medical branch, alleging discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation.
U.S. News & World Report honors Provost Umphrey, Blevins says its a 'great distinction'
BEAUMONT – Provost Umphrey Law Firm LLP has earned the Best Law Firms designation from the publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America for its continued success in the courtroom on behalf of its clients.
Managing member accuses fellow official of unjust benefits
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston company and a co-managing member, alleging the defendants owe at least $100,000 for breach of fiduciary duty.
Texas brothers agree to SEC settlement in $23 million fraudulent energy venture
&&&SHERMAN (SE Texas Record) – Two Texas brothers must to cough up all illegal gains from an alleged $23 million fraudulent oil and gas well investment scam as part of a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in federal court.
Technician alleges services business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a Baytown lawn and garden services provider, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime.
Houston couple alleges swimming pool contractors broke contract
HOUSTON — A Houston couple is suing local swimming pool contractors, alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty.
Managing member accuses accounting firm, officers of fraud
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing an accounting company and its officers, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and inducement.
Receptionist accuses psychology group of age discrimination
SHERMAN — A Grayson County woman is suing a psychology professional association in Sherman, alleging discrimination retaliation and constructive termination.
Federal judge tosses 3 Mostyn hail suits against State Farm
McALLEN – A federal judge recently granted State Farm Lloyds summary judgment in three different hail lawsuits, all of which were brought by Mostyn Law in Houston.
Six current or former employees allege limousine service failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Six current or former employees are suing a limousine service, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by failing to pay proper overtime.