News from November 2016
Laborer alleges masonry contractors failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing masonry contractors, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by not paying overtime.
What happened to Kent Livesay should happen to other rule breakers
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct require lawyers to abide by their clients' decisions concerning representation.
Man alleges ladder provided by contractors for painting project slipped, caused fall
HOUSTON – A Harris County man employed as a subcontractor claims he was injured when a ladder he was provided with to use to paint a structure slipped.
Multi-Merchants, driver accused of negligence in traffic death of Harris County man
MARSHALL – Members of a family have filed a suit against a trucking company and a Shreveport man after the death of a Harris County resident in a collision.
Navajo Fishing & Rental Tools Inc. claims it is owed more than $166,000 for equipment
GALVESTON – An Alvin fishing tools company alleges it was not paid for equipment it supplied to a business.
Morgan Roofing alleges it was not paid for roof installation on Houston property
GALVESTON – A Galveston roofing contractor alleges a Houston property owner did not pay for the installation of a new roof.
Former ExxonMobil employee claims he was terminated because of disabilities
GALVESTON – A process operator from Nederland alleges he was terminated because of his medical conditions.
August trial set in suit alleging Mostyn caused wreck while racing his Ferrari
HOUSTON – A trial date has been set in an automobile collision suit brought against Mega attorney Steve Mostyn, who allegedly caused an automobile collision while racing a Camaro in his Ferrari.
Surgical assistant alleges former employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County man is suing surgery businesses, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Project manager accuses meat processing company of discrimination
MARSHALL — A project manager is suing a Tyler meat processor, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Customer blames Houston pizza restaurant operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston restaurant operator, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer blames Home Depot for fall, injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a local Home Depot store, alleging its negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer injuries.
Small business is big business in Texas
It takes more than capital to start a business.
Teacher blames private school operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a private school operator, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries sustained by the plaintiff.
Former worker accuses Veteran’s Administration medical center of dirty water conditions
HOUSTON – A former employee of the Veteran’s Administration’s Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center in Houston, alleges there are unsanitary water conditions at the facility.
Harris County motorist blames truck owner, driver for crash
HOUSTON — A Harris County motorist and passenger are suing a truck owner and truck driver, alleging the defendants' negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Martime worker blames employer, ship operators for injuries aboard vessel
HOUSTON — A Harris County maritime worker is suing his employer and ship operators, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Two employees allege health care provider failed to pay overtime
TYLER — Two employees are suing a Longview health care home service provider, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Nov. 21 OPTIMA EXERCISE, LLC V. COSMED USA, INC. 2:16-cv-01283-JRG-RSP
Jefferson County 58th Court District: January 2017
US MONEY RESERVE INC. V. CECIL A. ROBERTS ET AL