News from August 2017
Beaumont woman seeks damages after fall at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont woman alleges she was injured at a hotel because of an unmarked speed bump.
Owner seeks restraining order to keep city of Beaumont from demolishing property
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County man is seeking to stop the city of Beaumont from demolishing a home.
Patient files suit against Eye Centers of Southeast Texas, others over alleged injuries from surgery
BEAUMONT – An Orange County woman alleges she has lost vision in one of her eyes because of the actions of a surgeon.
Man claims Chrysler vehicle failed to protect him in crash
MARSHALL – A Gilmar consumer alleges he was injured in a collision because the vehicle he was driving was defective.
Jason's Deli customer alleges water on floor caused fall, injuries
HOUSTON – A Houston woman alleges she was injured at a deli in the city because of a wet floor.
Consumer claims Westside Lexus failed to disclose vehicle had been in accident
HOUSTON – A Harris County auto dealer is accused of failing to tell a consumer that a vehicle she purchased had been in an accident.
Ninth District Court of Appeals upholds court order in workers’ comp case
BEAUMONT – Texas’ 9th District Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court order granting summary judgment to the Texas State Office of Risk Management in a workers’ compensation claim case.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Aug. 8 TANGELO IP, LLC V. HEB GROCERY COMPANY, LP 2:17-cv-00575-JRG
Jefferson County 60th District Court Docket: September 2017
SUSIE RUNNELS, ATTY CANSLER, JASON L vs. BEAUMONT NEW CHINA STAR LLC, ATTY HATFIELD, RICHARD W, NO COUNSEL
Government seeks to seize assets of Dallas attorney in medical equipment fraud case
DALLAS – The U.S. government moved to seize the assets of Dallas attorney Tshombe Anderson after Anderson pled guilty Aug. 3 to conspiracy to commit health care fraud in a case that also involves four of his family members.
Trial of Mostyn Law suit against State Farm pushed back again, continuance due to Rene Sigman’s departure
HOUSTON – A foundation lawsuit brought against State Farm Lloyds has been continued once again, primarily because the attorneys who were handling case for Mostyn Law left the firm last month.
Texas AG reacts to court’s redistricting ruling
AUSTIN – Although an Aug. 15 decision upheld the vast majority of Texas congressional district map, Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed his disappointment with a portion of a federal court decision on maps that the district court itself adopted in 2012 and have been in effect for the last three election cycles.
Court battle between Erykah Badu, former manager continues
DALLAS – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals at Dallas ruled that Erykah Badu’s comments on social media about former manager Paul Levatino were protected free speech, however the case is going back to the trial court for further rulings.
Man alleges that Advanced Integration Technology terminated him because of age
SHERMAN – An Illinois man who formerly resided in Houston alleges his former industrial automation and tooling company employer terminated him because of his age.
Alliance Data Systems Inc. owes unpaid overtime, former employee claims
SHERMAN – A former employee of a loyalty and marketing services corporation alleges that she is owed unpaid overtime.
Registered nurse alleges Catholic Health Initiatives interfered with FMLA rights
HOUSTON – A registered nurse residing Walker County alleges her health care employers discriminated against her because of her disability.
Former employee alleges S4 Communications retaliated against her for asserting FMLA rights
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges that her former Houston employer interfered with her right to take a medical leave.
Former Su Familia Cars & Trucks employee alleges he is owed overtime
HOUSTON – A former employee of a Houston car dealership alleges he is owed overtime wages.
King Food Super Market shopper alleges liquid in aisle caused fall
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont man alleges that he was injured while shopping at a store in the city.
Patient accuses physician, Golden Triangle Neurocare LLP of negligence over injuries
&&& BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County man alleges that he was injured when a surgeon failed to remove gauze and suture material following a surgery.