News from June 2017
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION May 31 MONKEYMEDIA, INC. V SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. ET AL 2:17-cv-00460-JRG
Jefferson County 60th District Court: July 2017
WELLS FARGO V. THOMAS W HARRISON ET AL
(P)WOOD, TERRY W -(D)KEBODEAUX, CHARLES KEITH
New business licenses in Jefferson County
May 22 - June 1
License #:16785
Assumed Name:K&T TRUCKING
Address:5225 WILDWOOD DR, BEAUMONT, TX 77708
Owner Name:LOVETT KIMA K SR
Jefferson County jury levies $122M verdict against International Paper
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County jury recently handed down a $122 million verdict in a breach of contract lawsuit brought by Signature Industrial Services of Beaumont against the International Paper Company.
Customer accuses truck dealer of deceptive practices
BEAUMONT — A Galveston County customer is suing a Ford truck dealer, alleging deceptive trade practices.
Customer alleges storage facility partner failed to pay fair share
GALVESTON — A Missouri woman is suing her partner of a unit at a Galveston County storage facility, alleging breach of an agreement.
Customer blames Office Depot for physical attack
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing Office Depot, alleging employees of the defendant physically attacked him.
Motorist blames 2 other drivers for crash
BEAUMONT — A motorist is suing two other drivers, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Couple blames express carrier for crash
TYLER — A Smith County couple is suing an express carrier, alleging its negligence caused a crash that injured the husband.
Electric business alleges contractor owes more than $140,000
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County electric business is suing a contractor, alleging breach of a subcontract agreement.
Customer blames Kroger for injuries
PALESTINE — An Anderson County woman is suing Kroger, alleging the store's negligence caused injuries.
Brent Coon files suit claiming patrons' wrongful arrest in 2015 Twin Peaks shooting
AUSTIN – A Beaumont attorney recently pursued legal action in response to the 2015 shooting at a Waco Twin Peaks, Austin federal court records show.
Jefferson County Courthouse evacuated after bomb threat
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Investors sue legal legal services provider
Investors accuse Nathan Sommers Jacobs, a professional corporation of negligent misrepresentationHOUSTON — Investors are suing Nathan Sommers Jacobs, a professional corporation, a legal legal services provider, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.Stephen I.
Tempur Sealy alleges Mattress Firm failed to honor agreement, still uses signs in stores
HOUSTON – The split between two mattress giants likely is heading to court.
Former Baylor University financial aid officer Kinyon and university settle lawsuit
HOUSTON – A former Baylor University financial aid officer who sued the university contending she was terminated because she reinstated the scholarship of a former football player wrongly kicked off the team for alleged sexual misconduct settled the case last week in an agreement with the university.
Property suit against Jefferson County back up on appeal
BEAUMONT – Last year, the Ninth Court of Appeals reinstated a civil case against Jefferson County alleging wrongful foreclosure of a tax sale.
The case is now before justices again after a district judge granted the county summary judgment.
Shareholders accuse corporation of denying fair share of stock
HOUSTON — Two shareholders are suing a consulting company, alleging tortious interference.
Production manager alleges employer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A production manager is suing a continuing care business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Employee blames grocery store owner for spinal injuries
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont man is suing a Jefferson County grocery store owner, alleging negligence led to injuries of the plaintiff.