News from January 2017
Court orders former Fantastic Sams franchisee to stop operation of new salon
HOUSTON – A former Fantastic Sams Franchisee who opened a new, independent salon was blocked from doing business by a federal court recently after a suit filed by the
hair salon corporation claimed he breached the company’s franchise agreement.
Lawyer: 'Lot of discussion' for 'years' on tort reform for multi-district litigation
AUSTIN – Tort reform is being considered to reduce the recovery amounts in personal injury case that falls under multi-district litigation (MDL).
Mostyn Law files vaginal mesh suit in Jefferson County
BEAUMONT – In September, mega-attorney Steve Mostyn traveled all the way to Scotland to warn of the alleged dangers of vaginal mesh.
Under advisement: BISD motion for summary judgment in discrimination suit
BEAUMONT – Last July, the Beaumont Independent School District was sued by an educator alleging deliberate targeted racial discrimination over a seven-year period.
Continued: Trial of injury suit against Entergy Texas
BEAUMONT - A personal injury suit against Entergy Texas that was slated for trial next month has been continued till April.
Financing company alleges guarantors owe nearly $500,000
HOUSTON — A financing company is suing two guarantors, alleging they owe nearly $500,000 for alleged breach of promissory note and security agreement.
Harris County traders allege manufacturer, investigator, tipster owe millions
HOUSTON — Two Harris County traders are suing a manufacturer, investigators and tipster, alleging false allegations and defamation.
Passenger service agent alleges aviation company failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing an aviation business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Jan. 3 CYPALEO, LLC V. ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 2:17-cv-00004-JRG-RSP
Jefferson County 60th Court District: February 2017
HERBERT CYRUS ET AL V.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Dec. 27 - Jan. 4 License #:39914 Assumed Name:BOUNCE MULTIMEDIA Address:2290 ORCHID LANE,BEAUMONT,TX,77713 Owner Name:BROCATO TRAVIS License #:39917 Assumed Name:COMPANY E Address:6025 PHELAN BLVD,PEYTON PLACE,BEAUMONT,TX,77706 Owner Name:SEKALY BARBARA License #:39922 Assumed Name:UTOPIA BEAUTY Address:3082 DONOHUE ST,BEAUMONT,TX,77705 Owner Name:JONES GLORY License #:39974 Assumed Name:CELEBRITIES ONLY Address:2600 GULFWAY DRIVE,PORT ARTHUR,TX,77642 Owner Name:ROBERTS WENDELL License #:39
Nurse alleges health care providers failed to pay overtime
GALVESTON — A Harris County woman is suing dozens of health care providers, alleging retaliation and violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Jamaican-American accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Jamaican-American employee from Houston is suing a security business, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Matagorda Co. woman files suit over daughter's alleged murder
HOUSTON – A Matagorda County woman whose daughter was allegedly murdered at a Katy residence late last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Ferguson Law Firm attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
BEAUMONT - The partners at Beaumont's The Ferguson Law Firm have been, after a nationwide peer review evaluation, chosen among The Best Lawyers in America for 2017.
Lamar University dedicates Wayne A. Reaud Building, named for main benefactor
BEAUMONT – Lamar University dedicated its new three-story Wayne A. Reaud Building last month in a ceremony that included university faculty, staff, students, administrators and community members.
Paxton weighs in on lawsuit aiming to overturn state bar diversity laws
&&& AUSTIN – A federal court suit challenging the legality of the state of Texas’ attempts to diversify its State Bar governing board now has the official support of local Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Construction company alleges contractors, bond provider breached contract
GALVESTON — A construction company is suing contractors and a surety bond provider, alleging breach of contract in failure to pay more than $300,000.
Texas lawmakers to consider 'bathroom bill' in upcoming session
HOUSTON — On Jan. 5, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) announced the filing of Senate Bill 6, the Privacy Protection Act, aimed at stopping transgender people from using the bathroom of their choice.
Piping engineer alleges employers failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing joint employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.