News from January 2017
Importers, distributors seek declaratory judgment against outsourcing company
SHERMAN — Texas Importers and distributors are suing an outsourcing company, alleging wrongful filing of an arbitration notice.
Made any resolutions for 2017, Steve Mostyn?
Last year was a rough one for Houston attorney Steve Mostyn, and he's probably glad it's over.
Passenger blames American Airlines for injuries
HOUSTON — A British passenger is suing American Airlines, alleging the air carrier's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer blames Saks Fifth Avenue for injuries
HOUSTON — A customer is suing Saks Fifth Avenue, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Tenant blames apartment owner for shooting
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing an apartment owner, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff being shot on the apartment grounds.
Children blame shipyard operator for father's death
GALVESTON — The children of a man killed in a shipyard accident are suing a shipyard operator, alleging the defendant's gross negligence caused the death.
Towing barge owners blame pipeline operator for property damage
HOUSTON — Towing barge owners are suing dredge pipeline operators, alleging the defendants' negligence led to property damage.
Jefferson County 58th Court District: February 2017
DELBERT COOK V. HENRI ARBEY ET AL
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Dec. 16 - 22 License #:39107 Assumed Name:ND WISE Address:1203 ORANGE AVE,NEDERLAND,TX77627 Owner Name:KIRBOW CHASE License #:39109 Assumed Name:DAIKIN DISTRIBUTION INC Address:5151 SAN FELIPE ST,STE 500,HOUSTON,TX77056 Owner Name:GOODMAN DISTRIBUTION INC License #:39115 Assumed Name:BATTING TECHNIQUES BY KEYES Address:648 W 19TH ST,PORT ARTHUR,TX77640 Owner Name:KEYES KENNETH License #:39119 Assumed Name:EAT HERE Address:PO BOX 7201,BEAUMONT,TX77726 Owner Name:WARREN DOROTHY A License #:39
CEC Entertainment Inc. says Travelers can't opt out of coverage dispute
DALLAS – A suit filed by filed by owner of Chuck E. Cheese franchises CEC Entertainment Inc. in August 2016 progressed to federal court on Nov. 18, with CEC Entertainment Inc. claiming that Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America could not opt out of a coverage dispute.
FAIR proposes immigration plan for President-elect Trump’s first 100 days
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has outlined steps for the Trump administration to take to secure the U.S. borders and reform immigration laws upon taking office this month.
Robert Scott named Technology Lawyer of the Year
SOUTHLAKE – Lawyer Monthly has named the managing partner of law firm Scott & Scott LLP the Technology Lawyer of the Year.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Dec. 27 NICHIA CORPORATION V. TCL MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED ET AL 2:16-cv-01452-JRG