News from December 2017
Furnishing manufacturer seeks TRO against ex-employee, claims defendant defamed it to clients
HOUSTON – A business that specializes in high-end Italian furnishings and cabinets is pursuing legal action against a former employee on allegations she defamed it, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Workers sue over recent rig explosion
GALVESTON – Three Texas men have filed a personal injury lawsuit as a result of a platform explosion last month, recent Galveston County court records show.
When Cronyism Met Political Correctness at the University of Texas
As an alumnus of the University of Texas Law School and the father of a recent UT graduate, I pay close attention to what is going on at my alma mater. Sadly, I have witnessed at UT many of the ailments afflicting higher education generally: rising tuition, declining academic performance, bloated administrative bureaucracy, curricula infected with identity politics, officious “diversity” enforcers who abuse their authority, and a climate of political correctness that overreacts to every passing fad.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Nov. 27 VALENTINE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC vs INTER-CONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP, INC. 2:17-cv-00754-JRG-RSP
Ninth Court affirms ruling denying dismissal of defamation suits brought by city of Beaumont employees
BEAUMONT – Water utility staff for the city of Beaumont who were demoted or lost their job because of an evaluation performed by CH2M Engineers can proceed with their suits, thanks to a recent appellate court ruling. More than a year ago, several current and former city employees filed suit against CH2M in Jefferson County District Court, seeking damages for defamation and tortious interference with a contract.
Suit implicates rapper Meek Mill in assault of woman at Houston club
HOUSTON – Legal troubles continue to mount for a rapper who was recently incarcerated for a parole violation with the latest coming in the form of an assault and battery lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court Docket: January 2018
MILESTONE OPERATING INC vs DENBURY GREEN PIPELINE TEXAS LLC
Thaxton Investment Corp. employee seeks more than $200,000 over fall
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont woman is seeking damages after falling at work while putting up decorations.
Summer Place Nursing and Rehabilitation employee alleges chair caused her to fall
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont woman alleges a faulty chair at her workplace caused her to fall and sustain injuries.
Dump truck owner/driver alleges LD Construction's negligence caused burns, truck damage
BEAUMONT – A Port Neches dump truck owner/driver is seeking damages for loss of earnings after he was burned and his dump truck damaged at a construction site.
Southern Bell employee alleges Nederland property owner's negligence caused fall injuries
BEAUMONT – A Southern Bell Telephone Co. employee alleges he was injured by a hidden defect at a Nederland property.
No expert report needed in assault suit against Walgreens, justices find
HOUSTON – Texas’ First Court of appeals recently found no expert report is needed in a lawsuit against Walgreens, which alleges an “animated discussion” between the plaintiff and a pharmacist resulted in a physical altercation.
Lowe's customer seeks more than $200,000 after fall in Port Arthur store
BEAUMONT – A Port Neches man claims he was injured at a home improvement store because of dirt or sand on the floor.
Sales support manager files discrimination suit against Certified Payment Processing
DALLAS – A Dallas County man alleges he faced discrimination by his employer after he injured his knee.
Woman seeks more than $200,000 after injury caused by door at Bush International Airport
HOUSTON – A traveler at the Bush International Airport alleges she needed surgery after being knocked to the ground by a sliding door.
Monumental Dishonesty
Walk around any college campus, and you will see the names of distinguished faculty and generous donors adorning most of the buildings. Likewise, many campuses feature statues, memorials, or plaques dedicated to individuals or events of historical significance to that particular school, or the school’s home state. Such monuments typically seek to connect us with the past by preserving the memory of someone or something of consequence—institutional history.
Former Kroger deli manager sues supermarket chain for wrongful termination, alleges firing in response to complaints about sexual harassment
HOUSTON – A woman formerly employed as a deli manager for Kroger is suing the Cincinnati, Ohio-based supermarket chain after she was allegedly terminated for complaining about sexual harassment, per recent Harris County District Court records.
Conditional settlement reached on suit between Stryker Corp. and Zimmer Biomet Holdings
HOUSTON – A settlement agreement on Nov. 28 was reached in a lawsuit between Howmedica Osteonics Corp., a subsidiary of Stryker Corp., makers of orthopedic implant devices, and Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., in which Biomet was accused of engaging in unfair competition, improper use of trade secrets and improper solicitation of Stryker customers.
Claims filed against Air Force by relatives of 9 of those killed in Sutherland Springs massacre
DALLAS – The U.S. Air Force's negligence is to blame for the Sutherland Springs church shooting deaths last month of nine relatives of Claryce and Joe Holcombe, the family claims.
Motorist seeks damages, insurance coverage after Beaumont collision
BEAUMONT – A Newton resident is seeking damages from a Lumberton individual and an insurance company after an auto accident in Beaumont.