News from October 2016
Engineer alleges oilfield services company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — An Oklahoma man is suing an oilfield services company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by failing to pay overtime.
Employee blames remodeling contractors for injuries
GALVESTON — A Harris County woman is suing remodeling contractors, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Family blames health care providers for relative's death
TEXARKANA — The surviving spouse, parents and children of an Arkansas woman are suing health care providers, alleging the defendants' negligence caused the woman's death.
Galveston County motorist alleges insurance company breached contract
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing an auto insurance company, alleging it owes as much as $100,000 for breach of contract.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Oct. 19 LOCATION SERVICES IP, LLC V. 7-ELEVEN, INC. 2:16-cv-01176-JRG
Kansas City Southern Railway Co. worker alleges was injured due to unsafe work environment
BEAUMONT – A railroad worker alleges he injured his back while on the job.
Lawn Ranger accused by former employee of not paying overtime rate
HOUSTON – A former crew chief for lawn maintenance providers alleges he was not properly compensated for overtime work.
Administrative assistant files suit against Denison over her termination
SHERMAN – A Grayson County administrative assistant is suing the city of Denison over her termination.
Louisiana man alleges he was injured on Energy XXI platform
GALVESTON – A Louisiana man alleges he was injured while working on an oil platform.
Homeowner alleges Insgroup misrepresented insurance policy's coverage
HOUSTON – A Harris County homeowner alleges that an insurance agency misrepresented her policy's coverage.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Oct. 14 - 20 License #:32291 Assumed Name:D K AUTOMOTIVE Address:12493 HWY 90,BEAUMONT,TX,77713 Owner Name:KERBERSKY DANIEL License #:32313 Assumed Name:VICS CONSTRUCTION Address:1420 S 12TH ST,NEDERLAND,TX,77627 Owner Name:VICKERS FRED License #:32323 Assumed Name:SRD CONSTRUCTION Address:2736 ROYAL AVE,GROVES,TX,77619 Owner Name:SABIO EDICSON License #:32346 Assumed Name:HELPING HAND YOUTH FOUNDATION & EVENT PLANNING CO Address:1325 GREENS PARKWA7 #72,HOUSTON,TX,77067 Owner Name:HORNE TAME
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: November 2016
SANDRA GETER V. FARMERS
California nonprofit challenges Denton ban on donation bins
SHERMAN – A California nonprofit organization sued the City of Denton over the latter’s ban on charitable donation bins.
Assistant manager accuses Dollar General operator of discrimination
SHERMAN — A Denton woman is suing Dollar General, alleging employment discrimination and wrongful termination.
Widow blames motorist for husband's death
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing a Dickinson motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the death of the plaintiff's husband.
Alabama corporation seeks payment from debtors
SHERMAN — An Alabama corporation is suing a debtor and guarantors, alleging each owes more than $250,000.
Three state Supreme Court incumbents top TLRPAC's all-Republican endorsements
Three incumbent Republicans running for re-election for their positions on the Texas Supreme Court have received endorsements from the Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC in next month's general election.
Salesman accuses Toyota dealership of disability discrimination
MARSHALL — A car salesman is suing a Longview Toyota dealer, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful or constructive eviction.
Family blames health care providers for relative's death
HOUSTON — A family is suing Houston health care providers, alleging their negligence led to the death of a relative.
Consultant alleges former employers failed to pay overtime wages
TYLER — A consultant is suing an oilfield services business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.