News from 2016
Appeal in Glen Morgan tax suit against Jefferson County abated, case remanded to effectuate settlement
BEAUMONT – An appeal in a property tax suit brought by one of Southeast Texas’ most well known trial lawyers has been abated and remanded back to a district court, where the case has been tied up in litigation for the past decade.
Alabama company alleges Texas contractors owe more than $2 million
SHERMAN — An Alabama-based company is suing a Texas contractor, alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, conversion and unjust enrichment.
Cabinet assembler alleges millwork producer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a local custom millwork producer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failure to pay overtime.
Sixteen wins in a row!
That'll get you to the Superbowl – if the victories come in stadiums and the champs are a football team.
Man alleges he was injured by broken chair, then again in accident while in ambulance
BEAUMONT – A Port Arthur man alleges he was injured due to a fall from a broken chair and was again injured when the ambulance transporting him for medical treatment was involved in an accident.
Dragados Offshore seeks restraining order for operator of website using its name
HOUSTON – An international contractor with its principal place of business in Harris County is seeking a restraining order for a website operated by an individual and company based in Nigeria.
Davis Chemical Services alleged owes more than $2 million for equipment lease
MARSHALL – A Marshall company is accused of not paying for an equipment lease.
Woman seeks benefits from Allstate after incident with underinsured motorist
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County woman alleges her insurer failed to provide benefits after she was injured by an underinsured motorist.
Atlantic Casualty Insurance seeks declaration regarding Blu Shields Construction suits
GALVESTON – An insurance company is seeking declaration from the court in a dispute over insurance coverage.
Potts' Woellner named in Top 40 attorney list
HOUSTON -- An attorney with the Potts Law Firm has earned an award for being one of Texas' the top young attorneys.
Discovery order too broad in Mostyn Law hail cases, Texas SC finds
AUSTIN – National Lloyds will no longer have to fork over its internal management reports to The Mostyn Law Firm, with the Texas Supreme Court recently finding the information being sought by dozens of hail suit plaintiffs was “overbroad.” In the spring of 2012, two hailstorms rocked Hidalgo County, giving rise to thousands of lawsuits against insurance companies.
Houston resident alleges local law enforcement violated Constitution
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing the city of Houston and city law enforcement personnel, alleging wrongful arrest that led to time in jail.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Oct. 21 - 27 License #:33170 Assumed Name:CHIEF WASH & MORE Address:1948 7TH ST,PORT ARTHUR,TX,77640 Owner Name:SCOTT ARNELLA License #:33193 Assumed Name:MEMORY GARDENS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Address:342 TWIN CITY HWY,PORT NECHES,TX,77651 Owner Name:GENNIS GROUP INC License #:33246 Assumed Name:MEMORIAL MOTORS LLC Address:810 S 11TH ST,BEAUMONT,TX,77701 Owner Name:MEMORIAL MOTORS LLC License #:33247 Assumed Name:MEMORIAL MOTORS LLC Address:5305 COLLEGE ST,BEAUMONT,TX,7
Jefferson County 58th Court District: December 2016
GWENDOLYN COMEAUX ET AL V. MORRIS ET AL
Motorist accuses insurer, adjuster of unfair dealing
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing an insurer and adjuster, alleging failure to make good on a claim.
Customer blames Dollar General for fall
GALVESTON — A Galveston County man is suing Dollar General, alleging negligence led the to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Three employees accuse deepwater drilling company of failing to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Three employees are suing a Houston deepwater drilling company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime.
Passenger alleges driver's negligence caused crash
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont woman is suing the driver of a car in which the plaintiff was a passenger, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Oct. 24 COQUI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC V. CASHSTAR INC. 2:16-cv-01192-RWS
Humble woman sues NE Houston nightclub after 2015 shooting claims husband
HOUSTON – The widow of a man fatally shot in the parking lot of a Northeast Houston nightclub last year is suing the establishment, per Harris County District Court records.