News from September 2016
Music media provider accuses competitor of defamatory acts
MARSHALL — A Pennsylvania music business is suing a North Carolina competitor, alleging illegal business practices.
Insurance companies go Coon hunting
“What we try to do with our clients is get them what we can, where we can.” That's what Texas attorney Brent Coon was quoted as saying three years ago in a Wall Street Journal article about the rise in claims against asbestos trust funds.
J.C. Penney, Parkdale Mall object to entry of jury verdict in trip & fall
BEAUMONT – A pair of defendants are objecting to entry of a jury verdict in a trip and fall lawsuit, asserting the alleged dangerous condition was obvious.
Texas appellate court upholds Houston firefighters’ fund as constitutional
HOUSTON – The Fourteenth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court’s ruling that found the Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund was constitutional.
Woman claims university terminated her for being in interracial relationship
HOUSTON – A former employee of Houston Baptist University sued the school for allegedly firing her because she is in an interracial relationship with an African-American man, recent Houston federal court records say.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Sept. 9 to Sept. 15 License #:28399 Assumed Name:J & S SERVICE TEAM Address:3800 NORMANDY DR, #86, PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77642 Owner Name:CIBRIAN SUSY License #:28425 Assumed Name:BIZZY BEE CLEANING Address:5270 SPENCER DRIVE, BEAUMONT, TX, 77708 Owner Name:MACK DEBRA License #:28443 Assumed Name:IN STICHES EMBROIDERY & GIFTS Address:920 DELMAR DR, BEAUMONT, TX, 77707 Owner Name:OLIVIER GABRIELLE D License #:28444 Assumed Name:TWELVE M COMPANY Address:607 S MEMORIAL FRWY, NEDERLAND, TX, 77627 Own
Jefferson County 172nd District Court: October 2016
STEPHEN SCHANGE MD ET AL V. OPREX SURGERY BEAUMONT LP ET AL
(P)STETSON, CHRISTINE LYNNE -(D)BROCKWAY, MICHELLE
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
TEXARKANA DIVISION Sept. 15 Reef Mountain LLC v. Avigilon USA Corporation 5:16-cv-00132-RWS
Seaman blames U.S. government for hand injuries
BEAUMONT — An Alabama seaman is suing the U.S. government, alleging its negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer a serious hand injury.
Customer blames retail store operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a retail store operator, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and sustain injuries.
Employee alleges limo bus operator failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a limo bus operator, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in its failure to pay overtime.
Insurance subscriber accuses Blue Cross of contract breach
HOUSTON — A Missouri City man is suing a Blue Cross division, alleging failure to provide coverage.
Galveston couple blames city, county for injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston couple is suing the city and county, alleging the defendants' negligence caused the plaintiffs to suffer injuries at a construction site.
Workers sue Marathon over gas release
GALVESTON – Attorney Daniel P. Barton of the Barton Law Firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of workers who claim that they were recently exposed to a release of hydrofluoric acid gas at the Marathon plant in Texas City.
Bar patron alleges Galveston police officer assaulted her
GALVESTON – A Harris County woman is suing the City of Galveston after one of its police officers allegedly assaulted her at a bar earlier this year.
Oregon man alleges Houston police officers jailed him for no reason
HOUSTON — An Oregon man is suing two Houston police officers, alleging unlawful arrest and detention.
Inspector alleges oilfield services company owes overtime
GALVESTON — A Fort Bend County man is suing an oilfield services company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by failing to pay overtime.
Employee, friend allege sports bar sold liquor to intoxicated customers
HOUSTON — Two Houston residents are suing a local sports bar, alleging unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated persons.
Customer blames Home Depot, others for finger injury
GALVESTON — A Seabrook customer is suing Home Depot and other providers of a drain cleaning device, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering a severe finger injury.
Engine business accuses diesel parts manufacturer of trademark infringement
SHERMAN — An Arizona engine business is suing a Texas diesel engine parts manufacturer, alleging unfair competition, trademark infringement and false descriptions.