News from October 2016
Ninth Court to examine State Farm appeal of Mostyn Law’s $260K verdict win
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals is set to review a State Farm Lloyds appeal, which seeks to wipe a $260k jury verdict on the grounds that the opinions of the plaintiff’s expert witnesses were “unreliable and inadmissible.” The appeal stems from a week long trial against State Farm that took place in May 2015.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Oct. 7 - 13 License #:31487 Assumed Name:CHANU FRESH FOOD & PASTRIES Address:PARKDALE MALL, PO BOX 74942, BEAUMONT, TX, 77706 Owner Name:VITHARANAGE CHANDIKA License #:31498 Assumed Name:DRIPPIN STYLE Address:5715 VIKING DR, BEAUMONT, TX, 77706 Owner Name:BOWIE JOSHUA License #:31571 Assumed Name:FLAVAFOODS Address:P O BOX 5922, BEAUMONT, TX, 77726 Owner Name:BOOKER PAUL JAVAN License #:31600 Assumed Name:ETERNAL GLOW BY CINDY Address:8154 OAKDALE DR, BEAUMONT, TX, 77705 Owner Name:HARRINGTO
Jefferson County 136th Court District: November 2016
JUSTIN BURNETT ET AL V. TK STANLEY
Former Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans sues team over field conditions at NRG Stadium
HOUSTON – Former Houston Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans has sued the team over the playing surface at NRG Stadium, alleging that its “dangerous” condition caused him to sustain an injury during a game in 2014.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Oct. 11 BARTONFALLS LLC V. AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC. 2:16-cv-01126-JRG-RSP
University of Houston preliminary injunction granted in trademark battle with ‘Houston College of Law’
HOUSTON – A federal judge has granted the University of Houston’ 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 back in July.
Team manager accuses joint employers of disability discrimination
HOUSTON — A Texas woman is suing joint Houston employers, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Delivery driver blames home construction firm for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston home construction firm, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Tyler worker accuses Lindale furniture business of failure to pay overtime
TYLER, Texas — A Smith County man is suing a Texas furniture business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Motorist alleges GEICO failed to pay claim
GALVESTON — A Galveston County motorist is suing GEICO, alleging breach of contract in failure to pay a claim.
Parents blame child care facility operators for daughter's injuries
BEAUMONT — A Nederland husband and wife are suing child care facility operators, alleging their negligence led to injuries to the plaintiffs' daughter.
Three ex-employees allege marine equipment manufacturer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Three former employees are suing a Houston marine equipment manufacturer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Employee accuses staffing business of ignoring overtime pay rules
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing a staffing business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Meeting attendee blames Groves residents, insurers for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Hardin County man is suing an insurance company and a Groves man, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff being assaulted at a meeting.
Contractor alleges Montgomery residents broke copyright law
HOUSTON — A Spring contractor is suing two Montgomery residents, alleging breach of construction agreement and design service contract.
Property owner accuses Liberty Mutual of failure to pay claim
SHERMAN — A Texas man is suing Liberty Mutual, alleging misrepresentation of insurance policies.
African-American property manager accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — A black Houston woman is suing a real estate business, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Couple blames multiple companies for husband's injuries
HOUSTON — A couple is suing multiple contractors, alleging their negligence caused the husband to suffer injuries.
Eight workers accuse wireless company of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Eight employees are suing a Houston wireless company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime wages.
Harris Co. woman says drug testing company fired her for lodging sexual harassment complaints
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges that she lost her job with a drug testing company because she complained about sexual harassment.