News from May 2016
Fatal banquet hall shooting subject of lawsuit
A La Marque banquet hall and its owner are facing a lawsuit over an alleged shooting last month that claimed the life of a show attendee.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION May 12 Digital Verification Systems, LLC v.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
DBA : 4/15 - 4/20/2016 License #:11730 Assumed Name:GPS RECRUITING Address:2902 NALL ST., PORT NECHES, TX, 77651 Owner Name:WILLIAMS LEANNA K License #:11772 Assumed Name:PORTSIDE MARINE SERVICES Address:2300 HWY 365, SUITE 220, NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Owner Name:ISS MARINE SERVICES INC License #:11797 Assumed Name:QUALITY AIR PLUS Address:5001 SUE AVE., GROVES, TX, 77619 Owner Name:EYMARD NATHAN License #:11803 Assumed Name:GREEN BEAR ARMORY Address:PO BOX 22535, BEAUMONT, TX, 77720 Owner Name
Jefferson County 136th Court District: June 2016
Jefferson County 136th Court District: June 2016
Painter alleges industrial cleaning business ignored overtime regulations
HOUSTON — A Texas worker is suing an industrial cleaning business, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Worker accuses hotel owners of not paying overtime
MARSHALL — A Texas hotel worker is suing a Tyler hotel business, alleging violation of overtime work rules.
Employee alleges Houston business failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An employee is suing a Houston company, alleging it doesn't follow federal regulations in paying overtime.
2 employees allege Bank of America failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two employees are suing Bank of America, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Texas governor, AG applaud state SC ruling on school financing
AUSTIN - Texas’ highest court upheld the state’s public funding system as constitutional on Friday, opining that it’s not the judiciary’s role to “second-guess whether our system is optimal.” Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement calling the ruling “a victory for Texas taxpayers and the Texas Constitution.” “The Supreme Court's decision ends years of wasteful litigation by correctly recognizing that courts do not have the authority to micromanage the state's school finance system,” Abbott said.
Texas woman accuses jeans business of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Texas woman is suing a clothing business, alleging it failed to pay employees overtime.
Houston lawyer sidesteps sanctions over ‘frivolous’ RICO suit
SAN ANTONIO– In an off-the-wall ricocheted decision, an attorney for two plaintiffs recently prevailed over the odds when a judge spared him a $70,000 fee initially imposed in a RICO case in U.S. District Court in Dallas.
Survey shows Texas is still the best state for business
AUSTIN — Texas continues its reign as the best state for business, according to Chief Executive magazine’s latest survey.
Homeowners sue Sabine River Authority over flood damage
ORANGE — Homeowners looking to force a state agency pay for the flood damage done to their homes in March could have a claim, but arguing the case will likely be a challenge, one law professor said.
$8.7 million award overturned by Texas appeals court
HOUSTON – A workplace injury award for $8.7 million was overturned by Texas appeals court on April 28.
XPO Logistics accused of damaging cargo in transport
HOUSTON – A Michigan corporation is suing a carrier alleging that it damaged cargo in transportation from South Carolina to Missouri.
Plant Engineering Services LLC alleged to owe unpaid wages
GALVESTON – A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Texas City corporation alleging it owes him and class members unpaid overtime ages.
Class action filed against Applus Velosi America over unpaid overtime claims
GALVESTON – A welding and electrical inspector alleges his employer did not pay him overtime wages and has filed a class-action suit.
Motorist files suit against truck driver, employer after Mall Drive accident
TEXARKANA – A Bowie County motorist is suing a truck driver and his employer alleging an accident caused injuries.
Captain blames shipping companies' negligence for injuries
GALVESTON — A Washington state captain is suing shipping companies, alleging they required him to work in dangerous weather conditions, leading to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Employee accuses Hobby Lobby of retaliation
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing Hobby Lobby Stores, alleging he was fired for raising concerns about sexual harassment.