News from December 2017
Harris Co. man sues England-based restoration business over misrepresentations about work on vintage sports car
HOUSTON – A Harris County man has pursued legal action against England-based Steve Hart Restoration and Race Preparation, Ltd. after he learned that a restoration job on a vintage sports car he owned was being disparaged, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Impact Energy LLC alleges it is owed more than $74,000 from Gulf Coast Operations
GALVESTON – A Crystal Beach company alleges that a Galveston County business has filed to pay invoices.
Property owners claim Epik Poolscapes defectively designed pool
GALVESTON – A League City couple alleges that a swimming pool they had installed on their property was defectively constructed and is damaging the property.
Court documents: apartment property manager's refusal to have sexual relationship with boss led to termination
HOUSTON – A Waller County woman claims she was fired from her job as a property manager at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County despite being mistreated by her superiors.
Dallas Co. jury awards developer $98 million in commercial dispute case
DALLAS – A nearly four-year-old commercial dispute lawsuit pitting a luxury home developer against BBVA Compass bank recently ended with a Dallas County jury issuing a $98 million verdict, according to recent Dallas County District Court records.
Ballard Exploration gets court victory in royalties case
HOUSTON – A U.S. Court of Appeals judge has sided with Ballard Exploration Co. for interest and attorney’s fees in a case that claimed the company wrongfully withheld royalties.
Tyler Co. fires sheriff's office employee over Facebook post, lawsuit claims violation of First Amendment
LUFKIN – An East Texas county and its sheriff are accused of terminating a female employee over a social media post.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Woman seeks more than $200,000 after slipping on ramp at Palais Royal
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured when she slipped on a ramp at a Spring property.
Allied Fitting worker alleges negligence caused hand injury, seeks $1 million in damages
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is seeking more than $1 million in damages over an on-the-job hand injury.
CMC Management Team alleged to owe partner more than $16,000
HOUSTON – A business partner alleges a Harris County partnership and an individual failed to pay him in full.
Father seeks damages from Houston Foam Plastics Inc. after son injured on job
HOUSTON – A father is suing Houston Foam Plastics Inc. after his son was injured in an industrial accident.
Homeowners claim US Construction Services misrepresented expertise
HOUSTON – Harris County homeowners allege a general contractor failed to complete work on their property in a good and workmanlike manner.
Mother alleges dog obtained from Almost Home Pet Rescue, Petsmart injured child
HOUSTON – A Harris County mother alleges her minor child was injured by a dog that was advertised as an animal that would be safe around children.
Fraudulent RV transaction prompts woman to file lawsuit
GALVESTON – A Galveston County woman’s lawsuit claims she purchased a problematic RV.
Private school accuses LED manufacturer of abandoning projects
GALVESTON – A League City private school filed a breach of contract lawsuit against a Houston-based LED lighting manufacturer.
Couple claims Selene Finance LP is attempting to collect discharged mortgage
HOUSTON – A Cherokee County couple allege their mortgage was discharged in their bankruptcy filing and a servicer is attempting to collect it.
Marquette Transportation Co. employee alleges he was injured on job because of negligence
GALVESTON – A Montgomery County man alleges he was injured by a wire while working on barges and that his employer has failed to provide maintenance and cure benefits.
Individual alleges BBVA Compass Bancshares loan officer defaulted on loan
GALVESTON – A Galveston County man alleges that he was not repaid for a $10,000 loan.
Expert Restoration Inc. alleges it wasn't paid for work at Harris County property
HOUSTON – A Utah corporation alleges a Harris County man failed to pay for work it performed at his property.