News from June 2017
RealPage says S.B. 873 eliminates incentives fueling abusive lawsuits against apartment owners
AUSTIN – Earlier this month, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 873 into law, modifying the Texas water code to benefit apartment owners, operators and their residents, according to RealPage, a provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry.
Report says patent cases in Texas court may decrease by 1,000 per year after Supreme Court decision
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court's May 22 decision to reduce the states in which patent owners are allowed to file infringement lawsuits is expected to reduce 1,000 cases per year in Eastern Texas and increase cases in the District of Delaware by 500, Unified Patents has predicted.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION June 19 MIRROR IMAGING LLC V. BOKF NA 2:17-cv-00507-JRG
Jefferson County 58th District Court docket: August 2017
CASE: YVONNE TRAHAN vs. TRINITY INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC ET AL
COUNSEL: DAVID LEDYARD – P, MICHAEL EEVES – D
Fort Bend Co. woman claims Qatari consul general sexually harassed her
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County woman has sued the Consulate General of the State of Qatar for alleged sex discrimination, according to recent Houston federal court records.
New judge to preside over Paxton's securities fraud case
DALLAS – A new judge has been assigned to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s criminal case after Paxton successfully petitioned to have the case’s original judge removed.
Texas Supreme Court upholds reversal of $7.9 million lower court verdict in hospital dispute
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court has rejected a request to review a breach of contract dispute between two nearby hospitals where a lower court reversed a $7.9 million verdict in favor of Lake Travis Transitional LTCH LLC.
Oculus seeks partial new trial against video game maker ZeniMax after $500 million award
DALLAS – The battle continues in a high-profile case in Texas as Facebook Inc. subsidiary Oculus engaged in post-trial motions recently before U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade arguing no evidence proves the jury’s finding that resulted in a $500 million award to video game maker ZeniMax Media Inc.
Aspiring bondsman accuses AIA Holdings of breach of contract
A new applicant for a bond license is suing a bail bond surety, citing alleged breach of contract and tortious interference.
Former employee accuses Harris County Emergency Corp. of racial discrimination
A former employee is suing Harris County Emergency Corp. for alleged racial discrimination and violation of civil rights.
California doctor accused of breach of contract involving medical technology
An individual is suing Dr. Ferid Murad, a California resident, citing alleged breach of contract.
Moreaux Transportation Services Inc. accused of negligence in vehicular accident
A Texas man is suing Brent Dickey and Moreaux Transportation Services Inc., citing alleged negligence.
Amazing Pet Expos accused of breach of contract
Two Texas companies company and three individuals are suing AE Group LLC d/b/a Amazing Pet Expos for alleged breach of contract.
Apartment complex sued for $1M, suit says man was jumped and burglarized because of broken gate
HOUSTON – Because an apartment complex allegedly failed to maintain its security gate, a tenant was physically attacked and burglarized, a recently filed lawsuit claims.
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County accused of negligence
A Houston woman is suing a transportation agency, for allegedly not keeping her safe while entering or exiting a train.
Harris County man accuses Greyhound Lines Inc. of negligence
A Harris County man is suing Greyhound Lines Inc. for allegedly failing to take measures to prevent injuries at one of its bus stations.
Dallas Cowboys fan claims New Jersey judge denied bail after bar fight
NEW JERSEY - a Dallas Cowboys football fan involved in a bar fight is claiming he was denied his constitutional right to bail by a New Jersey judge.
Waterfront Solutions accused of not performing contract after allegedly receiving payment
A Galveston man is suing Robert Bruce Trost Jr. d/b/a Waterfront Solutions, a Texas company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Family contends owners of Kinsel Motors tried forcing minor daughter to have abortion, tossed her out on street
BEAUMONT – In May, the Owners of Kinsel Motors sued a family for allegedly verbally assaulting them in public and attempting to alienate them and their minor daughter.
Epic Sports Entertainment Group, others allegedly refuse to pay for damages during Super Bowl LI event
An entertainment venue provider is suing Epic Sports Entertainment Group, Danny Wright d/b/a DoneWright, Butter Group Holdings LLC and Lauren Ecklund for alleged unjust enrichment and allegedly violating a lease agreement.