News from November 2016
Hispanic woman accuses U.S. postmaster general of harassment
HOUSTON — A Houston Hispanic woman is suing the U.S. postmaster general, alleging harassment, hostile work environment and retaliation.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Nov. 4 - 10 License #:34796 Assumed Name:J H DISPOSAL Address:10202 BALTIMORE ROAD,BEAUMONT,TX,77705 Owner Name:HARRINGTON JOHN License #:34806 Assumed Name:CURL FAMILY INVESTMENTS Address:4735 REGINA LANE,BEAUMONT,TX,77706 Owner Name:PARKER JANE License #:34807 Assumed Name:GLORY ENTERPRISES Address:8149 CHIMNEY ROCK CT,PORT ARTHUR,TX,77642 Owner Name:GLORY ENTERPRISES License #:34809 Assumed Name:ABC FAMILY PRACTICE Address:5955 CASWELL RD,BEAUMONT,TX,77708 Owner Name:BUMSTEAD ANA G Licen
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: December 2016
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Texas ACLU battles Santa Fe to eliminate jail time for not paying fines
SANTA FE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas has filed a lawsuit against the city of Santa Fe to protect individuals from being jailed for low-level offenses because they can’t afford to pay the fines associated with these small crimes.
Former employee accuses Houston of wrongful discharge
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing the city of Houston, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful discharge.
Electric service provider accuses competitor, ex-employees of interference
HOUSTON — An electric service provider is suing a competitor and former employees, alleging tortious interference with a contract.
Customer accuses used car dealership of deceptive practices
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a used car dealership and its agents, alleging civil conspiracy and deceptive trade practices.
Janitor alleges former employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A janitor is suing her former employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Employee alleges ship operators' negligence led to injuries
HOUSTON — A line handler is suing ship operators, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff and an unsafe work environment.
Ex-football coach says school district fired him without due process
TYLER – A former high school football coach with the Troup Independent School District alleges that he was fired with being afforded due process.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Nov. 9 MOZLY TECH LLC V. BMC SOFTWARE, INC. 2:16-cv-01251-JRG
Justices hear oral arguments on red light camera class-action suit
BEAUMONT -- The Ninth Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Oct. 27, regarding the city of Willis' red light camera ordinance.
Purchasing manager accuses ex-employer of wrongful termination
HOUSTON — A Kingwood man is suing his former employer, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Customer alleges car dealer, agent misrepresented vehicle's title
HOUSTON — A customer is suing an a Houston car dealer and an agent, alleging breach of implied warranty of title.
Patient blames Kelsey-Seybold for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing Houston medical care providers, alleging their gross negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Bank alleges borrower owes $76,000
GALVESTON — A Galveston bank is suing an Austin borrower, alleging it owes more than $76,000 for breach of contract.
Transport service provider alleges chemical company owes $92,000
GALVESTON — A Texas transport service provider is suing a chemical company, alleging it owes more than $92,000 for breach of contract.
Part-time cashier accuses former employer of retaliation
HOUSTON — A Texas woman is suing her former employer, alleging retaliation.
Harris County investor alleges real estate agents wrongfully kept profits
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston real estate business and its agents, alleging the defendants wrongfully retained profits from their joint venture business.
Lawsuit targeting Port Neches seeks reinstatement of zoning variances for apartment complex project
BEAUMONT – A Port Neches housing company claims the city impeded its attempt to build an apartment complex.