News from November 2016
Lawsuit forces Mylan to defend six-fold price increase of its Epi Pens
Pharmaceutical company Mylan has found itself at the wrong end of a class-action lawsuit.
BP takes oil and gas lease arguments to Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN — In oral arguments set for this week before the Texas Supreme Court, BP will make another attempt to hold onto an oil and gas lease for a well it shut in more than four years ago.
South Texas College of Law keeps ‘Houston’ in name, just moves location
HOUSTON – Last month, a federal judge granted the University of Houston’s motion for a preliminary injunction in a trademark case brought after South Texas College of Law changed its name to the Houston College of Law.
Beaumont ISD named in potential ‘spanked’ lawsuit
BEAUMONT – The Beaumont Independent School District may soon be a defendant in a lawsuit accusing an elementary school teacher of spanking a 6-year old student “without provocation.” Individually and as next of friend for their adopted son, Nora and Todd Trahan filed a petition for depositions on Nov. 7 in Jefferson County District Court.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 License #:33985 Assumed Name:BLUE STAR POSTINGS Address:2028 N BROADWAY,BEAUMONT,TX,77713 Owner Name:YANCEY BRIAN License #:34011 Assumed Name:UNLIMITED CELLULAR Address:135 HWY 327 EAST,SILSBEE,TX,77656 Owner Name:AYDEN BUSINESS LLC License #:34031 Assumed Name:PATHWAY CONSULTING Address:7875 LANTANA LN,BEAUMONT,TX,77713 Owner Name:FRANCHISE PATHWAY CONSULTING License #:34035 Assumed Name:S & M TOWING Address:980 N MLK PARKWAY,BEAUMONT,TX,77701 Owner Name:AMAL FAHED JUDEH L
Western Airways demands back payment for transportation services from Zaza Energy
HOUSTON – Western Airways, Inc. is seeking to recover back payment for transportation services it provided to Zaza Energy, LLC.
Jefferson County 136th Court District: December 2016
MIDTOWN PLAZA HOTEL INC ET AL V. SYED MOHIUDDIN ET AL
Class action suit accuses Santa Fe of jailing residents to raise revenue
GALVESTON – Three Galveston County men filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Santa Fe on allegations it is raising revenue by unconstitutionally jailing local residents, according to recent Galveston federal court records.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Nov. 3 WIRELESS MONITORING SYSTEMS, LLC V. ADT LLC 2:16-cv-01226-JRG-RSP
Diner alleges Landry's waiter failed to report shellfish allergy
GALVESTON – What was supposed to be dinner at a Galveston restaurant with his family last February has resulted in a personal injury lawsuit for a Houston man, recent Galveston County District Court records show.
Texas civil rights group says will continue fight for ADA rights following U.S. Supreme Court decision
Texas' attorney general is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a case after all about whether Texas must force private drivers’ license training schools to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Traveling nurse fired for reporting patient safety violations, lawsuit says
HOUSTON – A traveling nurse who resides in Los Angeles has pursued legal action against HCA Health Services of Texas, Inc. and Pasadena Bayshore Hospital, Inc., claiming the entities tortuously interfered with her existing contract with her placement agency.
Motorist claims Doboer Transportation's driver caused an accident
BEAUMONT — A motorist has filed suit against a trucking company and its driver for alleged negligence that resulted in an injury after the driver's tractor-trailer and the motorist's vehicles collided.
Couple claims motorists caused vehicular accident, injuries
BEAUMONT — A couple has filed suit against a motorist and his passenger for alleged negligence that resulted in an injury after the motorist rear-ended the couple's vehicle.
Justices boot injury suit out of Jefferson County, defendant argued forum shopping at issue
BEAUMONT – Jefferson County, known in some circles as a plaintiff - friendly venue, will no longer be host to a personal injury lawsuit, as the Ninth Court of Appeals has found the litigation belongs in Howard County.
Ninth Court: Judge ordered discovery of irrelevant information in Mostyn Hurricane Rita suit
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals has found a lower court abused its discretion by ordering “overbroad” discovery in a Hurricane Rita lawsuit brought against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Former lab technician alleges he faced discrimination at Total Petrochemical & Refining USA
GALVESTON – A Texas City African-American man formerly employed as a lab technician alleges he was discriminated against at his job.
Widower files suit against Christus Hospital, others after wife's death
BEAUMONT – A Jasper County man has filed suit against several doctors and medical providers after his wife's death.
Woman alleges handle and valve assembly malfunctioned on Blue Rhino exchange tank
MARSHALL – A Mineola woman alleges a propane exchange tank purchased for her grill malfunctioned and caused her injuries.
Laborer alleges 2nd Debut Furniture Resale owes unpaid wages
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges that his employer failed to fairly compensate its employees.