News from November 2016
Staffing service provider cites borrower for alleged breach of promissory note
A staffing service provider is suing Willis Group LLC, Willis Group Holdings LLC, Jabco Partners II LLC, Genuent USA LLC, Michael T. Willis and Mark Willis, borrower, citing alleged breach of contract.
Two kitchen workers claim employers failed to pay them overtime wages
Two kitchen workers are suing Nyam Nyam Cafi LLC and Mikhail Goryachev, a former employers, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Butcher alleges supermarket operators failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing Houston supermarket operators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Ninth Court to decide whether Port of Beaumont immune from injury suit
BEAUMONT – Justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals have been tasked to determine whether the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County has governmental immunity from an injury suit.
Magazine publisher accuses competitor of trademark infringement
HOUSTON — A Houston magazine publisher is suing a Georgia-based competitor, citing alleged trademark infringement, false designation of origin and unfair competition.
Accounts manager accuses former employers of wrongful firing
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing an Ohio-based employer and officials, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Home builder alleges Galveston County residents owe $283,000
GALVESTON — A Texas home builder is suing a Galveston County couple, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $283,000.
Gregg County motorist blames crash on national carrier, employee
&&&MARSHALL — A Gregg County motorist is suing a national carrier and one of its drivers, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Former NFL players want Cowboys owner to sit for deposition
A group of former NFL players wants the owners of the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts to sit for a deposition in a federal court case out of California, but lawyers for the teams are trying to fight it.
Diving contractor alleges shipyard operator owes $38,000
GALVESTON — A Galveston diving contractor is suing an Orange shipyard operator, alleging breach of contract and owing more than $38,000.
General manager accuses employers of not paying overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing his Sugar Lane employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying overtime.
Lining installer alleges former employee stole proprietary information
&&&HOUSTON — A Harris County geomembrane lining installer is suing a former employee, alleging tortious interference with a business relationship.
Settlement reached in $2M ERISA suit against Kickapoo Tribe
HOUSTON — A settlement has been reached in a suit brought by a Texas hospital, which accused the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas of fraud and violating a federal labor law when its health plan and plan administrators refused to pay more than $2 million in medical benefits for services provided to an employee covered in the health plan.
SEIU headed for the trash heap?
It's not nice to gloat, but sometimes you just can't help yourself.
Woman pins food poisoning from consumption of chicken breast on Costco
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman is suing the Costco Wholesale Corp. after allegedly suffering food poisoning last April.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Nov. 14 - 17 License #:35497 Assumed Name:COPES TRAILERS Address:24206 IH 10,,VIDOR,TX,77622 Owner Name:COPELAND JESSE ALTON License #:35528 Assumed Name:LUSTER ANTIQUES Address:17318 ENGLIN RD,,WINNIE,TX,77665 Owner Name:RE MATERIAL HANDLING CORP License #:35533 Assumed Name:MR TS HEALTH STORE Address:2214 NEDERLAND AVE,,NEDERLAND,TX,77627 Owner Name:RANGEL MARIA P License #:35664 Assumed Name:COATED CONNECTION Address:832 MEMORIAL FRWY,,NEDERLAND,TX,77627 Owner Name:DUVAL JAMES ANTHONY Li
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Nov. 18 MYMAIL, LTD. V. COMCAST CORPORATION 2:16-cv-01280-JRG-RSP
AG Paxton: Texas to receive $50M in judgment against Volkswagen
AUSTIN – On Nov. 18, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an agreed final judgment and permanent injunction that resolves a lawsuit brought by Texas against Volkswagen for violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The automaker allegedly misled consumers by marketing and selling diesel vehicles as “clean,” even though it knew the cars were equipped with defeat device software to cheat on emissions tests.
Ninth Court affirms Port Arthur’s dismissal from whistleblower suit
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a trial court’s ruling to grant the city of Port Arthur’s plea to the jurisdiction in a suit brought by a man claiming he was fired for refusing to drive a defective garbage truck.
Hailstorm lawsuit reform among Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s top priorities
AUSTIN – On the first day of legislative bill filing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released his list of top 10 legislative priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session, which includes hailstorm lawsuit reform.