News from February 2016
Ninth Court to decide whether to reinstate slip & fall against Medical Center
A plaintiff who filed a slip-and-fall suit against the Medical Center of Southeast Texas one day after the statute of limitations lapsed is asking the Ninth Court of Appeals to reinstate his case.
Abbott appoints four to Finance Commission of Texas, names presiding officer
AUSTIN – On Feb. 23 Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Bob Borochoff, Molly Curl, Phillip Holt and Matt Moore for terms set to expire on Feb. 1, 2022, to the Finance Commission of Texas.
Texas Lt. Gov. asks AG to advise on prayer in the courtroom
AUSTIN – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested an advisory opinion from Attorney General Ken Paxton on the constitutionality of a volunteer justice court chaplaincy program and prayer given as part of the opening ceremonies.
Wrongful death suit nets $53M verdict, plaintiffs move to have final judgment entered
HOUSTON – A wrongful death suit recently tried in Harris County ended with an award of $53 million in damages.
If you want to go fishing, go to the fishing hole
Well now, take down your fishing pole and meet me at the fishing hole We may not get a bite all day but don’t you rush away What a great place to rest your bones and mighty fine for skipping stones You’ll feel fresh as a lemonade a-setting in the shade Not many people know the words to “Fishing Hole,” but almost everyone knows the tune, the whistled version of which opened every episode of The Andy Griffith Show, the classic TV comedy featuring a folksy country sheriff an
Salesman alleges Terra Biochem breached contract
BEAUMONT – A former salesman is suing a Jasper biochemical company, alleging breach of contract.
Collin County woman accuses Scott, Parnell of illegal collection practices
SHERMAN – A Collin County woman is suing a Carrollton debt collection agency, alleging illegal debt collection practices.
Woman blames Stuttgarden Tavern ice sculpture for her injuries
GALVESTON — A Liberty Hill woman is suing a Galveston tavern, alleging building code violations that she says caused her to fall and injure herself.
Ex-employee alleges Valerus guilty of discrimination
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a Houston company, alleging race and age discrimination.
Worker blames Lone Star Transportation for injuries in tractor-trailer crash
GALVESTON - A Hidalgo man is suing a transportation company, alleging negligence that he says caused him to be run over by a tractor-trailer.
Woman sues over bridge collapse at Texas A&M
A Galveston woman recently sued Southeast Service Corp. over the collapse of a bridge at Texas A&M University in College Station.
JEFFERSON COUNTY 172ND COURT DISTRICT: MARCH 2016
MICHAEL T WOLF V. ACADEMY LTD
(P)SUTTON, BRIAN D -(D)LANZA, NICHOLAS J
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 2/12 -2/18/2016 License #:4575 Assumed Name:REYNOSOS CONSTRUCTION Address:PO BOX 566, GROVES , TX, 77619 Owner Name:RENOSO ISMAEL SR License #:4594 Assumed Name:CCSF STEEL & WELDING CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR Address:2100 WISE ST., APT # 211, BRIDGE CITY, TX, 77611 Owner Name:FINN SKYLAR License #:4601 Assumed Name:MJ TRICKLEY FEEDERS Address:3214 CANAL AVE., NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Owner Name:JOHNSON MIKE B License #:4679 Assumed Name:TRICO RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SERV
Federal judge dismisses Whole Foods yogurt suit
A two-year, multidistrict lawsuit against Whole Foods Market, Inc. alleging deceptive trade practices with its Greek yogurt recently ended with an Austin federal judge siding with the supermarket chain.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
Feb. 16
Autoloxer LLC v. Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions LLC 2:16-cv-00139-RWS-RSP
Autoloxer LLC v. Liebherr Cranes, Inc. 2:16-cv-00140-RWS-RSP
Autoloxer LLC v. Manitou Americas, Inc. 2:16-cv-00141-RWS-RSP
Autoloxer LLC v. Sandvik Mining and Construction USA, LLC 2:16-cv-00142-RWS-RSP
Autoloxer LLC v. Yanmar America Corporation 2:16-cv-00143-RWS-RSP
Life Care Centers of America sued for allegedly refusing to pay overtime wages
HOUSTON – A member of an administrative staff for a business that manages nursing, post-acute and Alzheimer’s facilities is claiming that the business has paid her a salary with no overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week.
Salesman alleges National Oilwell Varco owes unpaid overtime wages
HOUSTON – A former salesman at an oil well company is suing his ex-employer for allegedly unpaid overtime wages.
Woman with OCD alleges Broadstone Vista Ridge discriminated
SHERMAN — A Broadstone Vista Ridge tenant is suing the housing corporation for allegedly discriminating against her for having a mental disorder and failing to provide adequate housing.
Ex-employee alleges First Cornerstone failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON – A former employee is suing a Houston real estate company, alleging failure to pay overtime and wrongful termination.
Plano man alleges collection agency placed erroneous debt on credit report
SHERMAN – A Plano man is suing a collection agency, alleging it ruined his credit by posting an erroneous debt on his credit report.