News from February 2016
Abbott appoints 4 to Jefferson & Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Shawn Sparrow and reappointed James Scott and Brad Taylor for terms to expire on Aug. 22, 2017, to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners.
Car wreck trial ends with 40K verdict
Two Port Arthur residents who sued a Port Neches driver after being involved in a car accident were recently awarded nearly $40,000 in damages.
Loopy viral video has staying power
Loopy had never starred in an internet video before, but her debut performance in a five-minute, adrenaline-charged, profanity-laced tour de force called “Booking Footage,” went viral almost immediately.
Chicago business alleges K&S Consulting owes nearly $80,000
HOUSTON – A Chicago business is suing a Houston consulting firm, alleging breach of contract for out-of-pocket expenses of nearly $80,000.
Galveston aircraft distributor accuses Euroepan Coastal Airlines of unpaid bills
GALVESTON – A Galveston County aircraft distributor is suing a Croatian-based airlines company, alleging breach of contract.
Ex-employee accuses AT&T of civil rights violations
HOUSTON – A former sales representative is suing AT&T, alleging racial discrimination.
Former employee alleges J Hernandez Contracting failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a Stafford construction company, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Son accuses Lake Arthur Place of negligent care for elderly patient
BEAUMONT – A family member is suing a Port Arthur health care facility, alleging inadequate physical therapy for a 96-year-old woman.
Provost Umphrey hauls in $478K verdict following injury trial
BEAUMONT - A personal injury trial against the owners of an apartment complex ended with the Provost Umphrey Law Firm hauling in a $478,398.03 verdict for their clients.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
Feb. 24
Entry Systems, LLC v. Alarm Grid, Inc. 2:16-cv-00165-JRG
Entry Systems, LLC v. LiveWatch Security, LLC 2:16-cv-00166-JRG
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
License #:5301 Assumed Name:THH ENTERPRISES LLC DBA TROUBLESHOOTERS Address:3016 NEDERALAND AVE., NEDERLAND , TX, 77627 Owner Name:THH ENTERPRISES LLC DBA TROUBLESHOOTERS License #:5336 Assumed Name:BEST SAFE & LOCK INC Address:1151 BOSTON AVE., NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Owner Name:BEST SAFE & LOCK INC License #:5338 Assumed Name:JTECH SAFETY TRAINING & CONSULTING Address:3570 MAIN AVE., GROVES, TX, 77619 Owner Name:SMITH JACOB A License #:5339 Assumed Name:JUST THE BEGINING
Jefferson County 58th Court District: April 2016
US MONEY RESERVE INC V. CECIL A ROBERTS ET AL
(P) WERNER, JOHN -(D)NO ATTORNEY AT THIS TIME
Woman sues Walmart over alleged injuries
GALVESTON – A Texas woman alleges she was injured in a fall at a Walmart store.
League City Resident sues contractor over fraud allegations
GALVESTON – A League City man is suing a Kemah contractor alleging that it failed to deliver the services expected and agreed upon on their contract.
Former client service associate alleges she was terminated while on leave
HOUSTON – A woman is suing her former employer alleging that she was terminated while on maternity leave.
Pearland resident seeks to return to job after taking medical leave
HOUSTON – A Pearland resident is suing his former employer over allegations it will not let him return to work after a medical leave.
Easy Loan Auto Sales sued over alleged breach of contract
GALVESTON – A Harris County business alleges that a car dealer did not deliver the title to a Chevrolet pickup it purchased.
Tow truck driver accuses employer of not paying overtime wages
HOUSTON – A Harris County business faces a lawsuit from a former employee over allegations of unpaid wages.
Former Hays Electrical Services Inc. employee seeks allegedly unpaid wages
HOUSTON – A Harris County electrician is accusing his former employer and its manager/owner of not paying overtime.
Crane operators sue former employers for allegedly unpaid overtime
HOUSTON – Two Texas men are suing their former employer over allegations that they were not paid overtime.