News from July 2016
Ferguson Law Firm brings Benicar lawsuit
BEAUMONT – The Ferguson Law Firm recently brought a Benicar lawsuit on behalf of a man alleging serious gastrointestinal issues from taking the drug.
Father sues Academy Sports after basketball goal allegedly injures son
A Fort Bend County man claims his son sustained injuries while playing with a portable basketball system at their home.
Casual Mediterranean eatery brings trademark suit against founders' son
A Plano-based casual Mediterranean restaurant chain has taken its founders’ son to federal court on allegations he misrepresented the company and infringed upon its trademarks.
Former Dallas clothing company executive claims employer fired her for opposing sex, age discrimination
Dallas-based custom clothier J Hilburn, Inc. has been accused in a former executive’s lawsuit of subjecting the plaintiff to sex and age discrimination prior to ultimately terminating her.
Apple, Mirror Worlds agree to $25 million patent infringement settlement
TYLER – Network-1 Technologies Inc., wholly owned subsidiary Mirror Worlds Technologies, has agreed to a $25 million settlement of a patent lawsuit filed against Apple Inc., which is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Worker alleges Dow Chemical negligence caused burns
GALVESTON — A Texas man is suing Dow Chemical Company, alleging its negligence caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries.
Harris County car passenger blames Oklahoma driver, company for causing crash
SHERMAN — A Harris County woman is suing and Oklahoma driver and his company, alleging their negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Patron accuses boutique owner of negligence
BEAUMONT — A Nederland woman is suing a local boutique operator, alleging negligence after the plaintiff fell in the store.
Employee accuses municipality of sexual harassment
MARSHALL — A Wills Point woman is suing the city of Van, alleging she was sexually harassed.
Supervisor alleges former employers failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — A Dallas County man is suing a Plano couple and their business, alleging failure to pay proper overtime.
Property owners allege insurance firm breached contract
GALVESTON — A Galveston County couple is suing an insurance company, alleging they did not receive proper money to repair their home.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
July 7 to July 14 License #:20668 Assumed Name:EASTEX AUTO RENTAL Address:1000 IH 10 NORTH, BEAUMONT, TX, 77702 Owner Name:BEAUMONT CO. License #:20669 Assumed Name:TWIN CITY MOTORS Address:1000 IH 10 NORTH, BEAUMONT, TX, 77702 Owner Name:TWIN CITY MOTORS INC License #:20703 Assumed Name:DB RADIANT Address:2716 GRAVES AVE., GROVES, TX, 77619 Owner Name:BARTON DAWANDA License #:20705 Assumed Name:SOUTHEAST TEXAS FAMILY MAGAZINE Address:PO BOX 2131, VILLAGE MILLS, TX, 77663 Owner Name:FANT DAR
Jefferson County 136th Court District: August 2016
GERALD BATCHELOR ET AL V. A W CHESTERYON
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION July 11 Lexos Media IP, LLC v. APMEX
Couple alleges Price Rite's negligence led to a car crash
HOUSTON — A Montgomery County couple is suing Price Rite and two Montana residents, alleging their negligence caused a car crash that led to injuries for the husband.
Houston man accuses charter school of phone harassment
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a charter school, alleging constant telephone harassment.
Worker accuses drywall business of not paying proper overtime wages
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a drywall business, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Engineers allege drilling company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two engineers are suing a drilling company, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Consumer accuses debt collectors of invasion of privacy
HOUSTON — A Brazos County man is suing debt collectors, alleging invasion of privacy.
Pharmacy alleges benefits manager owes $759,000
HOUSTON — A Woodlands pharmacy is suing a pharmacy benefits manager, alleging breach of contract and owing more than $759,000.