News from May 2016
Couple alleges condo was damaged by defective plumbing
GALVESTON – A Comal County couple has filed suit against a Dallas County man alleging he damaged their Galveston vacation condominium through faulty repairs.
Couple alleges they were injured in I-20 accident
MARSHALL – A Harrison County couple is suing a truck driver and his employer alleging they were injured in an accident.
Seaman alleges towing company's negligence caused injuries
BEAUMONT — A Sabine County seaman is suing a towing company, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Texas condo corporation seeks $3 million from exterminators
GALVESTON — A Galveston condo corporation is suing an exterminator partnership, alleging it owes $3 million.
Employee accuses Blue Shield of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Texas woman is suing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, alleging sex and age discrimination.
Exaggerated storm suits make Texas case for arbitration
Arbitration is the storm-chasing attorney's worst nightmare.
PBS, NPR report on Mostyn’s battle with insurers following Sandy
HOUSTON— An investigative collaboration by PBS’s Frontline program and NPR recently reported on the Mostyn Law Firm’s battle with insurance companies following Hurricane Sandy.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
May 24
Visual Content IP, LLC v. Brookstone, Inc. 2:16-cv-00554-JRG
Visual Content IP, LLC v. Halo 2 Cloud, LLC 2:16-cv-00555-JRG
The plaintiff Visual Content is based in Plano.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
May 16 to May 26 License #:14831 Assumed Name:FRANK HOME CARE 24/7 Address:3926 OAKSIDE DR., HOUSTON, TX, 77053 Owner Name:FRANK FAMILY ENTERPRISES LLC License #:14922 Assumed Name:BERNARD WILLIAMS Address:4220 USAN ST., BEAUMONT, TX, 77705 Owner Name:WILLIAMS MARY MARGARET License #:14925 Assumed Name:KEEP IT POSITIVE Address:14117 CRAIGEN RD., BEAUMONT, TX, 77705 Owner Name:INGRAM KYLE License #:14926 Assumed Name:ALLENS RARE COINS Address:2480 LAUREL ST., BEAUMONT, TX, 77702 Owner Name:AL
Jefferson County 58th Court District: July 2016
Jefferson County 58th Court District: July 2016 CHARLENE SARGENT V. ARTEMIO MARTINEZ
Class action filed against Schlumberger Technology Corp. over alleged unpaid wages
HOUSTON – A former wireline operator has filed a class-action complaint against a Houston employer alleging it failed to pay its employees overtime wages.
Man claims he was wrongfully terminated by Mimi's Cafe
SHERMAN – An Arkansas man claims he was terminated for reporting discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
SavaSeniorCare LLC accused of not paying overtime wages
HOUSTON – A nurse alleges she was not paid overtime wages while working for an assisted living facility.
Car salesman alleges he was wrongfully terminated
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges that he was terminated by his employer because he refused to follow management's wrongful policies regarding car sales.
Man files suit against Con-Way, driver after crash
LUFKIN – A Nacogdoches driver alleges he was injured in an accident with a tractor-trailer.
Husband blames Wal-Mart for wife's hard fall
GALVESTON — A husband is suing Wal-Mart, alleging its negligence caused his late wife to suffer a violent fall,
Tomball customer alleges Texas City business allowed truck to be stolen
GALVESTON — A Tomball woman is suing a Texas City truck business, alleging it failed to prevent the theft of her vehicle while it was being repaired.
Missouri worker alleges contractor's negligence caused him injuries
GALVESTON — A Missouri man is suing a Galveston contractor, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Motorist, passengers blame another driver for causing crash
BEAUMONT — A motorist and his passengers are suing a Beaumont driver, alleging his negligence caused a car crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Fort Bend County man accuses Houston restaurant of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An employee is suing a Houston restaurant, alleging failure to pay overtime.