News from May 2017
‘Clock Boy’ lawsuit tossed, judge gives plaintiffs chance to amend pleadings
DALLAS – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the father of Ahmed Mohamed, the Muslim teen who became known as “clock boy” after being arrested for bringing a homemade timepiece to school in a pencil case.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION May 17 MOZLY TECH LLC V. HUBSPOT, INC. 2:17-cv-00446
Docket of Jefferson County District Court of 172nd: June 2017
DENBURY GREEN PIPELINE TEXAS LLC V. TEXAS RICE LAND PARTNERS LTD ET AL
(P)ZABEL, THOMAS A -(D)NO ATTORNEY AT THIS TIME
New business license issued in Jefferson County
May 5 - 12
License #:15183
Assumed Name:DIAMONDS FASHION 1
Address:39 NORTH 11TH ST, SUITE C, BEAUMONT, TX 77702
Owner Name:ESPREE BABY
Texas SC sides with Galveston County judge in suit brought by district judge
GALVESTON COUNTY, TX – On May 19, the Texas Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion siding with Galveston County Judge Mark Henry in a long-running legal battle with 56th District Court Judge Lonnie Cox.
Lawsuit filed over Houston apartment shooting, former reality show contestant among plaintiffs
HOUSTON – A former reality show contestant alleges that she was one of the victims in a recent Houston apartment shooting, according to a lawsuit filed on May 15 in Harris County District Court.
Tenant blames apartment owner, pet owner for dog attack
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Cypress apartment owner and a pet owner, alleging their negligence led to an attack by dogs.
Motorist blames city of Houston for crash
HOUSTON — A Harris County motorist is suing Houston, alleging negligent hiring of a driver.
Carnival cruise line blamed for injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas man is suing Carnival cruise lines, alleging negligence led to him falling down the stairs of a Carnival ship.
Customer accuses glass manufacturer of fraud
GALVESTON — A customer is suing a glass manufacturer, alleging common law fraud.
Family of killed worker seeks to compel ExxonMobil to cooperate in discovery
BEAUMONT – They family of a worker who died while working at ExxonMobil’s Beaumont factory recently filed a motion to compel discovery, contending the oil giant is refusing to cooperate.
Investment recruiter asks for new trial in alleged oil scam case
HOUSTON – One of a group of businessmen the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged sold fraudulent oil and gas investments to shareholders asked for a new court trial earlier this month, contending that his involvement in the case, recruiting investors, had ended before a summary court judgment determined that fraud had been committed.
Court finds in favor of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric in case claiming malicious prosecution
HOUSTON – The Court of Appeals for the 1st District of Texas found in favor of an electric utility company sued by a man who alleged the company had engaged in malicious prosecution, negligence, conspiracy and the intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Texas, 13 other states create petition to court to permit Arizona to deny driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants
AUSTIN – On May 1, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the state would be joining 13 others in petitioning to help grant Arizona the right to deny driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
Texas Supreme Court reverses ranch hand's $1 million exemplary damages
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that $1 million in damages awarded to a ranch hand was unconstitutionally excessive.
Texas House passes 3-D breast cancer screening bill
ADDISON – The Texas House of Representatives passed a new bill on May 5 requiring insurance companies in Texas to cover 3-D mammograms for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
Visitor blames health care facility for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston health care facility property owner and maintenance provider, alleging their negligence caused her injuries.
Baron & Budd investigating potential suits regarding PFOS and PFOA contamination of drinking water
DALLAS – On May 17, Baron & Budd announced it is investigating potential lawsuits related to a recent finding that the water supply in the City of Airway Heights, Washington, may be contaminated with dangerous, perfluorinated chemicals known as PFOS and PFOA.
Consumer alleges telemarketer violated law
SHERMAN — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a telemarketer, alleging nuisance telemarketing practices.
Harris County couple blames health care providers for wife's suffering
HOUSTON — A Harris County couple is suing health care providers, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the wife.