News from May 2016
Defendant seeks to enter no damages verdict in collision suit
BEAUMONT – In February, a trial of a lawsuit brought by an area resident claiming he sustained spinal injuries after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection ended in a favorable verdict for the defendant.
Benzene suit filed against Texaco, 36 other companies for toxic emissions
BEAUMONT – a Benzene lawsuit has been brought against Texaco and 36 other corporate defendants.
Potential asbestos suit filed against Chevron, Texaco
BEAUMONT – The Provost Umphrey Law Firm is seeking to investigate the merits of a potential asbestos lawsuit against Chevron USA and Texaco. Through PU attorney Keith Hyde, Diana Wyble filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Harry Doyle on May 20 in Jefferson County District Court.
Status conference held in suit against indicted Layne Walker, former judge wants case dismissed
BEAUMONT – A Status conference was held May 23 in a suit against a former district judge who had a process server arrested for allegedly disrupting his court.
Tiki Bar added as defendant in $5M shooting lawsuit
A Galveston County establishment alleged in a November 2015 lawsuit to have been the site of a shooting which wounded a man is now a defendant in the case.
Paxton clarifies question on tax on oil production
The Attorney General of Texas has issued an opinion clarifying that the state no longer taxes crude oil petroleum produced in Texas.
O’Quinn firm asks court to enforce arbitration clause
HOUSTON—A Texas law firm wants a Federal judge to order a man suing the firm for malpractice to be compelled to enter arbitration and have the suit either dismissed or stayed.
Apple infringed on seven patents for devices' voice technology, lawsuit claims
Texas-based Corydoras Technologies, LLC has brought a lawsuit against Apple Inc. on claims the technology giant infringed upon seven patents.
Sorry, Judge, I'll never do it again. Pfft!
Gang, gang, the hail's all here, Never mind the weather, we'll get rich together; Gang, gang, the hail's all here, Sure we're glad that we can sue! Who gets excited at the sight of a hail storm? You recognize it as a hazard to life and property and do what you can to minimize its impact.
State Farm continues win streak against Mostyn, victorious following hail trial
State Farm continues to pile up its victories against Houston attorney Steve Mostyn and his firm, coming out on top in a recent hail trial in Dallas County.
Customer service rep accuses energy business of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing an oil rig business, alleging age and race discrimination cost her a chance at promotions.
Beaumont man alleges garbage truck injured him
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont man is suing the owners of a garbage truck that he alleges ran into his vehicle and caused injuries.
Galveston County man accuses Houston company of discrimination
GALVESTON — A fired employee is suing a Houston company, alleging it terminated him due to his age.
Galveston man alleges property managers' negligence led to injuries
GALVESTON — A tenant is suing the owners of a Galveston apartment complex, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Employee alleges Shell negligence caused injuries
GALVESTON — A Mississippi man is suing Shell, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Texas Reps. Burgess and Olson sponsor bills to disrupt the FTC
Two members of the Texas congressional delegation are sponsors of legislation in what has been dubbed the Disrupt Series, a package of 11 bills designed to reform the Federal Trade Commission.
Sierra Club denies Texas' many claims against EPA's regional haze plan
DALLAS – Lawyers for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently filed a brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals arguing that because of the national implications of Texas and Oklahoma's regional haze plans, including coal-fired power plant emissions drifting into neighboring areas and states, any challenges to its rulemaking in the matter should be heard in the D.C. Circuit.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
April 27 to May 13 License #:12906 Assumed Name:TIFFANYS DESIGNS Address:6320 25TH ST., GROVES, TX, 77619 Owner Name:RESCH TIFFANY License #:12935 Assumed Name:MARGARITA DOMP TRUCK SERVICE Address:5665 THERESA, BEAUMONT, TX, 77705 Owner Name:MEJIA MARGARITA E License #:12962 Assumed Name:DEPOSIT BOX STORAGE UNITS Address:595 ORLEANS, SUITE 1500, BEAUMONT, TX, 77701 Owner Name:CENTURY TOWER PARKING LLC License #:12965 Assumed Name:EXTENSIONS BY B MCMURRAY BRITTNEY Address:948 HARDING AVE., PO
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: June 2016
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: June 2016
MILESTONE OPERATING INC V. DENBURY GREEN PIPELINE TEXAS INC
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
May 19
BSG Tech LLC v. Autozone.com, Inc. 2:16-cv-00529-RWS
BSG Tech LLC v. BuySeasons, Inc. 2:16-cv-00530-RWS