News from April 2017
Guitarist blames parking service business for hand injury
HOUSTON — A Blanco County guitarist is suing a Houston parking service provider, alleging its negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Former tenant blames West Houston apartment complex operators for assault
HOUSTON — A Washington state woman is suing West Houston apartment complex operators, alleging breach of duty in failing to protect her from assault.
Welder alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A welder has filed a class action lawsuit against joint employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Customer accuses auto lender of phone harassment
LONGVIEW — A White Oak woman is suing a subprime auto lender, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Employee blames refinery for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a refinery and energy supply company, alleging their negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Carolyn Rhymes's all-expenses-paid 'trip'
Carolyn Rhymes got roughly one fifth of the settlement she sought from the Applebee's on Dowlen Road in Beaumont, but it could be more than she deserved.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Apr. 18-19 MANTIS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC V. CULVER FRANCHISING SYSTEM, INC. 2:17-cv-00324-JRG-RSP
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: May 2017
LARRY DON BEAL V. ABDUL MEHMOOD
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
April 14 - 20 License #:12404 Assumed Name:CORTEZ CAR CARE Address:2895 COLLEGE ST, BEAUMONT, TX 77701 Owner Name:CORTEZ JOSHUA PAUL License #:12438 Assumed Name:ADVANCED RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES Address:2445 AMBERWOOD DR, BEAUMONT, TX 77713 Owner Name:REETI K JOSHI MD PA License #:12443 Assumed Name:D & BS LAWN SERVICE Address:7956 HARPER LANE, NEDERLAND, TX 77627
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments to decide whether to restrict forums for patent infringement actions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments to determine whether patent infringement actions should be restricted to judicial districts where a defendant lives or where the infringement occurred.
Whirlpool awarded $7.6 million in case against TST Water over water filter design
MARSHALL – Appliance giant Whirlpool Corp. was awarded $7.6 million by a jury that found a California-based water filter company copied a Whirlpool design.
DePuy and Johnson & Johnson appeal decision in favor of hip implant recipients
DALLAS – DePuy Orthopaedics and Johnson & Johnson have appealed a trial court decision that would have them pay out $150 million in damages to five plaintiffs.
Sweeny ISD named in wrongful termination suit, accused of firing employee with multiple sclerosis
GALVESTON – Alleging the Sweeny Independent School District wrongfully terminated her last year, Brazoria County resident Lisa Smith has pursued legal action against her former employer.
Supplier alleges energy contractor owes more than $50,000
GALVESTON — An oil field supplier is suing an energy business contractor, alleging it owes more than $50,000 for breach of contract.
Customer alleges store's negligence caused her injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing Houston retail store operators, alleging their negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Welder alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A welder has filed a class action lawsuit against two employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Maintenance worker accuses Wood County of discrimination
MARSHALL — A Wood County maintenance worker is suing the county, alleging discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
Woman claims she was fired for questioning the ‘propriety’ of adjusting firm, firm connected to hail attorneys
HOUSTON – A Houston woman is suing a public adjusting firm for $200,000 in damages, claiming she was fired for questioning the company’s “propriety.” Alleging fraud and breach of contract, Renee Holt Davey filed suit against The Disaster Advocates on April 20 in Harris County.
Hospital, physician blamed for not preventing drop in baby's heart tracing
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit after the birth of her daughter more than a year ago allegedly resulted in the child suffering a brain injury.
Injured motorist alleges postal service has failed to pay crash damages
GALVESTON — An injured motorist is suing the U.S. Postal Service, alleging wrongful denial of claims.