News from March 2017
Jefferson County 60th Court District: April 2017
DAVID BISHOP V. PM MANAGEMENT
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
March 3 - 9 License #:7199 Assumed Name:4 SEASONS LANDSCAPING SERVICE Address:P O BOX 5924, BEAUMONT, TX 77726 Owner Name:BARNES RUSSELL W.
Disney faces patent infringement suit from Texas brothers over technology in its Magic Bands
MARSHALL – A complaint for patent infringement has been filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide Inc. by Plaintiffs Charles C. Freeny III, Bryan E. Freeny and James P. Freeny in the Marshall Divison of the Eastern District of Texas alleging Disney unlawfully used a type of wireless communication technology that it now uses widely in its MagicBands.
Dana Cos. set to appeal $75 million asbestos verdict in New York court
NEW YORK – Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Joan Madden has set appeal brief deadlines for lawyers in Texas who lost in a case that ended in a $75 million asbestos exposure verdict for a Long Island couple after a nearly two-month long trial.
Operations manager alleges former employers violated law
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing his former employers, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Three appointed by governor to Texas Judicial Council
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed three people to the Texas Judicial Council, with two appointments set to expire June 30, 2021, and one appointment set to expire June 30, 2019.
Utah man suffers broken nose during sailing class, sues over unsecured boom
GALVESTON – A Utah man has filed a lawsuit after he allegedly suffered a broken nose during a sailing class late last year, according to recent Galveston County District Court records.
Taxi driver claims assault from passenger with fondness for pens, history of violence
HOUSTON – Greater Houston Transportation Co. faces a lawsuit from a driver who alleges that a passenger with a penchant for taking pens assaulted her during a trip more than a year ago.
Mostyn Law reaps 4 times more than client following Rita trial against TWIA
BEAUMONT – One of the last remaining Hurricane Rita lawsuits was recently tried in Jefferson County, with the trial ending with a much larger payday for Mostyn Law than the firm’s clients.
Senate Business Committee hears hailstorm lawsuit reform bill
AUSTIN – On March 9, Senate Bill 10, better known has the hailstorm lawsuit reform bill, got its first hearing before the Senate Business and Commerce Committee.
Payroll processor accuses tax credit business operator of defamation
HOUSTON — A payroll processor is suing a tax credit business operator,alleging defamation and business disparagement.
Shut down: Port Arthur ISD’s bid for attorney’s fees in white woman’s discrimination suit
BEAUMONT – On March 9, the Port Arthur Independent School District had its motion for judgment nunc pro tunc denied by a district judge, shutting down the district’s attempt to revert a judgment in a discrimination suit.
Chief pilot accuses jet charter of unpaid wages
HOUSTON — A Denton County man is suing jet charter operators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Service technician blames platform operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Louisiana service technician is suing oil platform operators, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer blames Houston bar operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a bar operator, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Law firm accuses client of breach of contract
HOUSTON — A Houston law firm is suing a Katy client, alleging failure to pay for completed work.
Caregiver alleges former employer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston woman has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime.
Potential franchisees accuse spa of breaching settlement
HOUSTON — Potential franchisees are suing spa businesses franchisers, alleging breach of a settlement agreement.
Deckhand blames vessel operator for injuries
GALVESTON — An Aransas Pass man is suing a marine service business, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Woman falls out of wheelchair while waiting for ride, sues Endoscopy Center of SE Texas for $1M
BEAUMONT – The Endoscopy Center of Southeast Texas was recently hit with a medical malpractice lawsuit, sued by a patient claiming she fell out of her wheelchair while waiting for a ride.