News from April 2017
Dock worker alleges employers failed to pay proper wages
HOUSTON — A dock worker has filed a class action lawsuit against shipping employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Customer blames Wal-Mart for injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas City customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging its negligence caused him to suffer injuries.
Tort reform remains a unifier for Texas Republicans, party leader says hail litigation worst abuse in state today
AUSTIN – Since 2003, there’s been at least one issue nearly all Texas Republicans could unite behind – tort reform.
13 attorneys general form coalition in support of immigration ban, releases amicus brief
AUSTIN – Thirteen state attorneys general have formed a coalition supporting President Donald Trump’s revised executive order on immigration as it enters federal appeals court to reverse decisions made in Maryland and San Francisco.
Motorola ordered to pay $9 million in patent infringement case filed by Plano company
MARSHALL – Motorola Mobility LLC has been ordered to pay $9 million after losing a patent infringement case.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Apr. 3 MYMAIL, LTD. V. ACER AMERICA CORPORATION ET AL 2:17-cv-00253-JRG-RSP
Jefferson County 60th Court District: May 2017
CHAD BURGE V. CODY ALLEN
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
March 31 - April 6 License #:10625 Assumed Name:K & S LANDSCAPING Address:1306 TRINITY AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642 Owner Name:POLK SHELTON JR. License #:10629 Assumed Name:STOP N DRIVE #34 Address:19011 FM 365, BEAUMONT, TX 77705 Owner Name:AIN PARTNERS INC License #:10630 Assumed Name:REDRUM RACING Address:1690 GUY CIRCLE, BEAUMONT, TX 77707 Owner Name:DURDEN DERRELL WAYNE JR License #:10636 Assumed .
Ninth District denies Layne Walker's motion to dismiss case filed by investigator
BEAUMONT – A state appeals court has denied a former Texas judge's request to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by a man who was arrested for allegedly disrupting the court while attempting to serve the judge a summons.
Galveston hotel sued over acid-related injury
A deliveryman is suing Eighteen Seventy Strand Corp., which does business as the Hotel Galvez, alleging he was severely injured after stepping in a bucket of acid on the premises.
Customer sues rock-climbing gym over injuries
A customer is suing Stone Moves, an entertainment center that includes a rock-climbing gym, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent climber injuries.
Former employee accuses oil company of age bias
An engineering specialist is suing Anadarko Petroleum Corp., a natural gas exploration company, citing alleged age discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Trucking company sues warehouse operator
A trucking company is suing Friendly Public Warehouse Inc. and owner Robert B. Hill, citing alleged intentional interference in business operations during an attempted sale of the trucking firm.
Lender sues over alleged contract breach
A lender is suing Guoyong Zhang, a borrower, citing alleged breach of a promissory note.
Child care center employee falls while helping teen with cerebral palsy, pursues legal action with husband
GALVESTON – A Brazoria County couple is suing a Dickinson child care facility where the woman works after she allegedly sustained injuries while assisting a teenager with cerebral palsy.
Inappropriate relationship with Katy ISD teacher traumatized former student, lawsuit says
HOUSTON – A female alumnus of the Katy Independent School District alleges that she was in an improper relationship with a former teacher which left her traumatized, according to a lawsuit filed on Apr. 6 in Houston federal court.
AG Paxton: Suspension of BLM Red River surveys is a win for Texas
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is praising the Trump administration for suspending three U.S.
Employee alleges pharmacy failed to pay proper wages
LUFKIN — A Lubbock County pharmacist is suing a pharmaceutical group, alleging failure to compensate for overtime work
Auto dealer alleges sales assistant took trade secrets
HOUSTON — A Harris County automobile dealer is suing a sales assistant, alleging breach of duty and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Tenant blames apartment complex operator for illness
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a Woodlands apartment complex operator, alleging its negligence caused her to become ill.