News from January 2016
Father alleges insurance firm failed to pay benefits after son’s murder
MARSHALL – A Tatum man is suing a Dallas-based insurance company, seeking to collect benefits from his son’s murder.
Detention officer alleges probation department violated medical leave act
HOUSTON – A detention officer is suing the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, alleging the defendant incorrectly classified his sick leave, which led to his eventual termination.
Ex-workers allege Saia Motor Freight guilty of racial discrimination
HOUSTON – Two former employees are suing a Dallas trucking firm, alleging they and 10 other African-Americans were fired because they were black.
Computer engineer wants insurance firm to pay disability benefits
HOUSTON – A computer engineer is suing is Dallas-based insurance company, alleging failure to pay long-term disability insurance benefits.
Drilling operator alleges Bluestar Directional failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON – A drilling operator is suing an oilfield services company, alleging he and fellow workers were misclassified as independent contractors in order to not get overtime wages.
Seaman alleges owners of shrimping vessel won't pay for his injuries
GALVESTON – A seaman is suing the owners of a shrimping boat, alleging they refused to adequately take care of his injuries when he fell 12 feet from a ladder while out to sea.
Failed mobile home park investment yields lawsuit from Dickinson residents
Two Dickinson residents have filed a lawsuit in response to a failed mobile home park investment. In the complaint filed Jan. 4 in the Galveston County 10th District Court, Richard Lee Cambric, III and Marie Lynette Kennie-Cambric claim that Integrity Landmark Realty, William S.
Suit claims Sheriff Mitch Woods fired employee for reporting theft
BEAUMONT - Jefferson County has been sued by a former employee claiming he was fired for reporting repeated theft being committed by another employee.
Plaintiff appeals Texas appellate court ruling favoring the State Bar of Texas
AUSTIN -- A Texas plaintiff has decided to appeal a ruling by a Texas appellate court affirming the decision that the state’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline is not required to disclose recommendations to complainants who file grievances against Texas attorneys.
Dismissed: suit accusing local McDonald's of food poisoning
A suit claiming a man suffered from food poisoning after dining at a fast food restaurant has been dismissed. Milton Hill filed a lawsuit March 20, 2014, in the Jefferson County District Court against BG Foods Inc. and Ree Inc., doing business as McDonald’s, citing violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Court records show that the parties filed an agreed motion for dismissal with prejudice on Oct. 7.
Ford seeks summary judgment in suit alleging Escape's airbags failed to deploy
Ford Motor Company is seeking summary judgment in a suit brought by a Jefferson County woman claiming she was injured when the airbags in her Ford Escape allegedly failed to deploy during a collision. Elizabeth Jaeger filed her suit against Ford and Kinsel Ford-Mercury on March 27, 2014 in Jefferson County District Court, citing strict tort liability.
Spring trial slated in injury suit against Mitrowski Welding
A personal injury suit accusing the defendant of negligently selling a defective welding machine was been slated for a spring trial.
Beaumont attorneys make 2015 the year of the auto collision lawsuit
Southeast Texas trial lawyers feasted on automobile collision lawsuits in 2015, filing several hundred in the Jefferson County District Clerk’s Office.
Founders Insurance seeks to avoid defending Limelight Club
HOUSTON -- The Founders Insurance Company is suing a Harris County nightclub and four employees, alleging it has no duty to defend the club for claims in an assault case.
Disabled woman says Harris County Housing Authority wrongfully denied allowance
HOUSTON -- A Harris County woman is suing the Harris County Housing Authority and numerous employees, alleging unlawfully denying the re-certification of her Section 8 housing allowance.
Independent contractor alleges companies failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON -- An independent contractor is suing two companies, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Landlord seeks to force tenant out of commercial property
GALVESTON -- A landlord is suing a tenant, seeking to regain possession of commercial property in La Marque.
Couple alleges Cruiser Yachts negligent in sale of luxury yacht
GALVESTON -- A Galveston couple is suing the sellers and manufacturers of a luxury yacht, alleging defects and recurring problems.
Let's all make the same resolution
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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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