News from June 2016
The Mau-Mauing of Justice Kennedy
The cowardice of Fisher II suggests that Justice Anthony Kennedy fears another confrontation by the “Wise Latina.”
UH System sues over Houston law school's name change, alleges move violates intellectual property
The University of Houston System has taken South Texas College of Law to Houston federal court as a result of a name change made by the latter.
Texas AG reaches $50M partial settlement with Volkswagen
AUSTIN – On June 28 Texas’ chief lawyer announced a partial settlement has been reached with Volkswagen worth $50 million.
Tractor trailer driver alleges another truck driver's negligence caused injuries
MARSHALL — A Florida man is suing a trucking company and one of its drivers, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Motorcycle passenger alleges construction company's negligence caused injuries
TYLER — A Smith County woman is suing a Houston construction company, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Driller alleges subsea construction provider did not pay overtime wages
HOUSTON — A Montgomery County man is suing a subsea construction provider, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Water ops coordinator alleges oilfield operator failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A water ops coordinator is suing an oilfield operator, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Landscaper accuses employers of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County landscaper is suing his employers, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Family blames Nissan for crash that injured minor
MARSHALL — A family member is suing Nissan, alleging its negligence led to a crash that injured a minor child.
Portable building provider alleges Galveston County woman owes $2,700
GALVESTON — A portable building provider is suing a Galveston County woman, alleging she owes more than $2,700.
Customer alleges restaurant's negligence caused her injuries
GALVESTON — A customer is suing a Galveston County restaurant, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Field service manager alleges Texas corporations' negligence led to injuries
HOUSTON — An Alaska man is suing two Texas corporations, alleging their negligence led to him suffering injuries.
Mostyn accused of causing car wreck, victim’s vehicle flipped 5 times suit alleges
HOUSTON – One of Texas’ most renowned plaintiff’s attorneys is being accused of rear-ending a vehicle so violently that he caused it to roll over side-to-side five times.
Two employees accuse Harris County business of discrimination
HOUSTON — Two former employees are suing a Harris County company, alleging discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
Trinidadian worker accuses UPS of racial, age discrimination
HOUSTON — A black Fort Bend County man is suing United Parcel Services, alleging age discrimination, a hostile work environment and racial discrimination.
Late taxidermist's family sues Beaumont PD over alleged 2014 shooting
The family of a Beaumont man whose spouse alleges was fatally shot by Beaumont police officers two years ago has pursued legal action.
Mother blames son's injuries on Bacliff gentlemen's club
The owner and operator of a Bacliff gentlemen’s club has been implicated in a lawsuit arising from a pre-Christmas 2014 singular-vehicle accident.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION June 21 Freeny et al v. Bose Corporation 2:16-cv-00668-JRG-RSP
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
June 17 to June 23, 2016 License #:18531 Assumed Name:A SOLUTIONS Address:547 LONGMEADOW ST., BEAUMONT, TX, 77707 Owner Name:DL GRANGER LLC License #:18566 Assumed Name:ROYAL FOOD MART Address:5480 COLLEGE ST., BEAUMONT, TX, 77707 Owner Name:MT EVEREST BROTHERS INC License #:18568 Assumed Name:RICHARD AND FAMILY LAWN CARE Address:5780 LANDRY LN., BEAUMONT, TX, 77708 Owner Name:TRIMBLE KATHERINE License #:18585 Assumed Name:HARGROVE ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS INC Address:865 S.