News from March 2017
Beaumont’s ‘Chip’ Ferguson named ‘top 10’ attorney by NAOPIA
Beaumont - Chip Ferguson, the managing partner at The Ferguson Law Firm, has been named as a 2017 recipient of the “Top 10 Attorney Award” by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys.
African-American worker accuses former employer of discrimination
HOUSTON — A black Katy woman is suing a fitness business, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Catering service accuses website developers of cybersquatting
HOUSTON — A Harris County catering services provider is suing website developers, alleging cybersquatting.
Baron & Budd rails against Fairness in Class Action Litigation bill
DALLAS – Baron & Budd, a Texas law firm specializing in toxic torts, recently criticized the Fairness in Class Action Litigation of 2017 (H.R.
Lawsuit accuses Houston police of breaking into residence
HOUSTON – The City of Houston and its police department are implicated in an alleged 2015 break-in of a Harris County couple’s residence, according to a civil rights lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court on March 2.
'There are no wrongful births.'
When does an infant in the womb become a potential burden?
Ex-wife blames husband for daughter's drowning death
HOUSTON — A Conroe woman is suing her ex-husband, alleging negligence in failing to protect their daughter.
Receptionist alleges skin care facility failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Conroe women is suing a skin care business, alleging unpaid overtime wages and retaliation termination.
Restaurant chain accuses competitor of trademark violation
HOUSTON — Restaurant chain operators are suing competitors, alleging trademark violation.
$2 million settlement reached with CDK Realty Advisors over Dallas Police and Fire Pension fund
DALLAS – A lackluster $2 million settlement agreement has been reached in favor of the Dallas police and fire pension fund over real estate investments oversaw by an advisory firm.
Greater Houston, Rio Grand Valley Partnerships endorse hail suit reform bills
AUSTIN – Two economic development groups in Texas, the Greater Houston Partnership and the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, have passed resolutions supporting two state bills seeking to stop hail-related lawsuit abuse.
Manager alleges furniture store failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Katy furniture store, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime.
Visitor alleges apartment management's negligence led to dog attack
HOUSTON — A Harris County man is suing a Houston apartment operator, alleging the defendant's negligence led to a dog attacking the plaintiff.
State Farm wins three in a row, defeats Mostyn Law hail suits at trial
AMARILLO – Last month, three hail lawsuits, two of which were brought through Mostyn Law, went to trial in Potter County.
Paxton, others withdraw federal transgender lawsuit
CHARLESTON — Declaring victory, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Texas counterpart Ken Paxton have withdrew their coalition’s 13-state lawsuit against former President Obama’s transgender directive.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Feb. 27 RICPI COMMUNICATIONS LLC V. CODAN US, INC. 2:17-cv-00162-JRG
Jefferson County 58th Court District: April 2017
GWENDOLYN COMEAUX ET AL V. JERMAINE ET AL
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Feb. 24 - March 2 License #:6285 Assumed Name:NATIONAL CRUDE MARKETING Address:1790 HUGHES LANDING BOULEVARD, SUITE 400, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380 Owner Name:TRP CRUDE MARKETING LLC License #:6304 Assumed Name:SUPERIOR DETAIL HAND WASH #2 Address:703 N TWIN CITY HWY, NEDERLAND, TX 77627 Owner Name:IBANEZ AMY
Famed Atlanta rapper claps back against promoter, claims no consent to canceled concert given
HOUSTON – Nearly three weeks after a promoter accused him of intentionally skipping a concert in the city toward the end of last year, Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy issued a formal response.
Non-profit organizations claim Pasadena refinery rife with violations
HOUSTON – A refinery in Pasadena is the subject of a federal lawsuit from the Sierra Club and Environment America, Inc.