News from March 2016
Two storm suits, two jury verdicts, two victories for State Farm
HOUSTON - State Farm Lloyds recently emerged triumphant in a pair of storm lawsuits against the company, capturing favorable jury verdicts in both cases.
Korean company accuses Motorola of patent infringement
MARSHALL — A Korean company is suing Motorola, alleging patent infringement.
Warehouse owner accuses Houston business of breach of contract
GALVESTON — A warehouse owner is suing a Houston lighting company, alleging breach of contract.
Employee alleges 7-Eleven failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An employee is suing 7-Eleven, Inc., alleging unpaid wages.
Former employee accuses Tyson Foods of unlawful employment practices
SHERMAN — A former employee is suing Tyson Foods, alleging assault and wrongful discharge.
Employee alleges oilfield company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against an oilfield company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Korean company accuses Apple of patent infringement
MARSHALL — A Korean company is suing Apple Inc., alleging patent infringement.
Workers accuse Texas company of not paying proper wages
HOUSTON — Former and current employees are suing a Texas company, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Texas earns victory in the fight against Obama's immigration plan
In 2012, President Obama began introducing his policy on illegal immigration, starting with the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which stated that individuals who had been brought to the country as children would not be deported.
Customer blames Wal-Mart's alleged negligence for injuries
GALVESTON – A Harris County man has filed suit against a retail chain over allegations he slipped and fell on a foreign substance while carrying his daughter.
Woman alleges Crossroads RV sold defective vehicle
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was sold a defective RV.
Three Beaumont residents blame city, water department for injuries
BEAUMONT — Three Beaumont residents are suing the city and the water district, alleging their negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiffs.
Motion to enforce settlement granted in toxic tort
BEAUMONT - A motion to enforce a settlement agreement was recently granted in a suit brought by a Texas woman claiming her husband died from exposure to carcinogenic chemicals at work.
Ex-worker alleges Houston dentist failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a Houston dentist, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Employee alleges commercial services firm failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An employee is suing a Harris County company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Michigan company accuses California business of patent infringement
TYLER — A group of Michigan companies is suing a Longview business, alleging patent infringement.
Insurer dubs Mostyn ‘puppet master,’ asks court to block ‘unethical’ counsel swap
What started as an ordinary Hurricane Ike lawsuit, evolved into complex multi-party litigation, with the most recent filings accusing “puppet master” Steve Mostyn of paying for the defense of the man who sued him for malpractice.
Motorist blames another driver for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont woman is suing a Lumberton motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused an auto accident that led to injuries.
Customer alleges pest control business caused chemical exposure
GALVESTON — A customer is suing a La Marque pest control business, alleging its negligence cause her to become ill.
Texas company alleges Wells Fargo guilty of patent infringement
MARSHALL — A Texas company is suing Wells Fargo, alleging patent infringement.