News from October 2016
Korean company loses patent infringement trial over smartphone technology
MARSHALL -- LG Electronics Inc. was found guilty for infringing two patents for smartphones that were owned by Core Wireless Licensing.
Rio Hondo ISD lands $1.5M settlement from TWIA suit; despite assurance, district not given ‘same exact contract’ as Brownsville ISD
RIO HONDO – Mostyn Law and Gilberto Hinojosa will reap 40 percent of the $1.5 million settlement Rio Hondo ISD obtained from its Hurricane Dolly suit – a percentage five points higher than what Brownsville ISD had to pay, even though Hinojosa, the area attorney who pitched the suit to the school board, said the district was getting the “exact same contract” as Brownsville ISD.
Food server blames restaurant operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing operators of a San Leon restaurant, alleging their negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.
Customer alleges laser engraving business breached warranties
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing an Ohio laser engraving manufacturer, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Widow blames health care providers for husband's death
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County woman is suing health care providers, alleging their negligence caused her husband's death.
Visitor blames Kemah apartment operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing Kemah apartment operators, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Jefferson County alleges property owner owes $18,000 in taxes
BEAUMONT — Jefferson County is suing a Port Arthur owner, alleging he owes more than $18,000 in taxes.
Appeals court affirms injunction in Kristen Paris dram shop suit
BEAUMONT - The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed an injunction obtained in a dram shop suit brought on Kristen Paris, the Nederland teen who was killed by a drunk driver.
Visitor blames Groves nursing home facility for injuries
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County woman is suing a Groves nursing home facility, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Dispute between Select Sports Group, Impact Sports heads to court
HOUSTON – The courts have been called in to settle a dispute between two competing sports agencies. Select Sports Group (SSG) filed litigation against Impact Sports and have recently attempted to add defendants to the case. However, the defendants have filed a notice of removal, which was filed with the district court in Houston.
State Farm trial winning streak ends at 16, defeats two more Mostyn hail claims before losing
DALLAS – For more than a year now, State Farm Lloyds has been battling the surge of mass litigation being brought against all insurers within the state, capturing 16 trial wins before recently losing.
Plano couple alleges GM vehicle design defect led to child's death
SHERMAN — A Plano husband and wife are suing General Motors, alleging a manufacturing defect led to the death of their child.
Pipefitter blames trichloroethylene products manufacturers for illness
BEAUMONT — A pipefitter is suing multiple Texas companies that manufactured trichloroethylene products, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff contracting a disease.
Houston consumer accuses Georgia debt collector of unlawful practices
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a Georgia company, alleging unlawful collection practices.
Ninth Court upholds $400K jury award in Ike suit, Mostyn Law reaped $237K in fees
BEAUMONT - In October 2014, a jury found in favor of plaintiffs Rene Lampson and Justina Henriquez, levying a $400,000 verdict against National Security Fire & Casualty for failing to properly reimburse the Port Arthur residents following Hurricane Ike.
Tugboat owner blames towing services providers for property damage
HOUSTON — A Houston tugboat owner is suing towing and escort services providers, alleging the defendants' negligence caused damage to the plaintiff's vessel.
Administrator accuses petrochemical company of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Conroe woman is suing Chevron Phillips, alleging discrimination.
University of Houston Law Center announces jurists in residence program
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Law Center is again offering its Judge Ruby Kless Sondock Jurists in Residence Program for the 2016-2017 school year and has announced its lineup of jurists for the program.
Verizon seeks to save Sprint from paying $12.5 million to CenturyLink
Sprint Communications Co. has found an ally in Verizon Communications Inc. as the latter calls for an appellate court to nullify the decision of a lower court in relation to the case brought by CenturyLink Inc.
Does the Houston Chronicle care selectively about facts and fairness?
Suppose you were accused of arson, were innocent and could prove it, but the court wouldn't let you present the perfect piece of exculpatory evidence.