News from May 2017
Accurate Control Co. alleges former employees conspired to steal trade secrets for new employer
HOUSTON – Accurate Control Co., an electric parts company based in Houston, has filed for a temporary and permanent restraining order against three former employees in Harris County District Court.
Recent patent infringements cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION May 9 ROTHSCHILD PATENT IMAGING LLC V. ADT LLC 2:17-cv-00397-RWS
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS V.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
May 3 - 5 License #:14610 Assumed Name:PHILLIPS RENOVATIONS Address:11435 CARPENTER RD, BEAUMONT, TX 77713 Owner Name:PHILLIPS CHRIS.
Cancer-stricken priest sues insurer for failing to reimburse claim
HOUSTON – A Roman Catholic priest brought a lawsuit against his insurer on allegations it mishandled a claim from a year ago, according to Harris County District Court records.
Parents accuse Houston private school operator of fraud
HOUSTON — A Harris County couple is suing a Houston private school operator, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Eagle Energy sued for $1M after pipe falls on worker’s head
HOUSTON – A man alleging a pipe fell on his head because of unsafe working conditions is seeking more than $1 million in damages for his injuries.
Customer alleges GM sold defective vehicle
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing General Motors, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Guest blames Holiday Inn for injuries
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a local Holiday Inn, alleging negligence caused him injuries.
MehaffyWeber expands litigation team in Houston
HOUSTON – MehaffyWeber, a regional litigation and business firm, is expanding its litigation team by adding five new attorneys to its Houston office.
IT company alleges former employee broke agreement
HOUSTON — A Fort Bend County IT company is suing a former employee, alleging breach of agreement and restrictive covenant.
USPS delivery carrier blames property operators for injuries
HOUSTON — A USPS delivery carrier is suing Houston property owners, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Securities lawsuit against Flotek Industries dismissed by federal judge
HOUSTON – A judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas has dismissed a securities class-action suit against Flotek Industries.
Amicus brief filed in support of Exxon's Mobil's right to defend position on climate change policy
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton recently filed an amicus brief in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corp. and an 11-state coalition accusing the attorneys general of Massachusetts and New York of using governmental power to silence the views of those who oppose their personal views on climate change policy.
Applebee’s wants $143K trip & fall verdict halved, judge taking motion under advisement
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County judge will soon decide whether to cut a $143,400 jury verdict in half in a suit brought by a woman claiming an Applebee’s host incidentally stepped on her foot, causing her to loose her balance and fall.
8 black employees accuse sanitation company of discrimination
MARSHALL — Eight black employee are suing a Paris sanitation business, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
Bacliff property owner alleges overcharging by municipal utility district
GALVESTON — A Bacliff property owner is suing a city government agency, alleging illegal fees and misrepresentation of debt collection.
Employee blames offshore drilling business for injuries
HOUSTON — A Louisiana man is suing a global offshore contract driller, alleging negligence in causing injuries to the plaintiff.
Houston property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay coverage
HOUSTON — A Houston property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract by refusing pay coverage claims.
Engineer blames railroad company for exposure to toxic substances
TYLER — An engineer is suing railroad cars repair facilities, alleging negligence led to him being exposed to toxic substances.