News from June 2016
Official: Texas’ 'fair' legal and regulatory climate attracts businesses
AUSTIN—An expansion by W. W. Grainger Inc. in San Antonio that will bring approximately 200 jobs to the city is the latest example of businesses across a wide range of industries that are moving to or expanding in Texas, a trend that’s partly due to the state’s favorable legal, regulatory and tax climates, according to the state’s economic development chief.
Photographer claims Capital Jet Inc. used photos without permission
TEXAS – A Florida-based photograph alleges that a Houston business published copies of his copyrighted works without his consent.
Wood Group, others accused of not paying overtime
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges that he was not paid overtime and harassed on the job.
PetroTex Fuels Inc. alleges Jasper companies breached contract
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont business alleges two Jasper business breached a contract between the parties.
Class action filed against Shell alleging day rate workers weren't paid overtime
HOUSTON – A former well site foreman has filed suit against an oil company alleging he was not paid overtime.
YM Eternity alleged to have damaged goods during shipping
HOUSTON – A California corporation alleges that a shipping company failed to deliver a shipment in good condition.
AG’s Child Support Division leads nation by collecting $3.8B in child support
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Child Support Division ranks first in the nation for collecting more than $3.869 billion in child support for the federal fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2015, a June press release states.
Former Papa John's worker scores default judgment against pizza eatery
A lawsuit arising from a Galveston County woman’s claims that Papa John's fired her from her job at its Texas City store for reporting sexual harassment recently ended in the plaintiff’s favor.
Suit claims Harris Co. sheriff's deputies choked man in mugshot for smiling
Alleging he was strangled when he took a mugshot at the Harris County Jail last year, Christopher Johnson has pursued legal action.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION June 6 Sycamore IP Holdings LLC v. AT&T
New business license filed in Jefferson County
DBA 6-3 to 6-9
License #:17069
Assumed Name:KATIE MAES
Address:PO BOX 1872, BRIDGE CITY, TX, 77611
Owner Name:CROCHET LLC
Jefferson County 136th Court District: July 2016
Jefferson County 136th Court District: July 2016
Buzbee hosting Trump fundraiser
HOUSTON - One of the attorneys who helped defend former Gov. Rick Perry against power abuse charges will host a fundraiser for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump later this week.
City of Dickinson files suit after police vehicle was allegedly damaged in crash
GALVESTON – A Galveston County driver's negligence caused damage to a law enforcement vehicle, a suit states.
Layne Christensen Co. accused of breach of contract
HOUSTON – A suit has been filed against a The Woodlands business over allegations it owes money for not returning a container on time.
Employee alleges Texas company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An employee is suing a Texas company, alleging refusal to pay overtime wages.
Correctional officer blames Galveston County for crash into ambulance
GALVESTON — A Bee County correctional officer is suing Galveston County, alleging negligence in a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Employee alleges property management corporation failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Texas woman is suing a Houston company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Couple files suit after tractor-trailer crash
MARSHALL – A Harrison County couple alleges they were injured in an accident on Interstate 20 when a tractor-trailer rear-ended them.
Suit filed against Harris County man over alleged unpaid debt
HOUSTON – A New York business alleges a Harris County man has defaulted on a business loan.