News from November 2017
Consumer claims Dynamic Recovery Solutions keeps calling to reach another party
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer alleges a debt collector has the wrong number.
R&L Solutions employee seeks damages after fall allegedly caused by plank
HOUSTON – A Houston company is alleged to have failed to provide a safe working environment.
Stevedore seeks $950,000 from Cohensea Marine, Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping after fall
HOUSTON – A stevedore alleges he was injured in a fall on a ship when he stepped on a hole in the deck that was covered.
Port of Beaumont alleges it is owed more than $18,000 from shipping company
BEAUMONT – A public seaport operator alleges that it has not been paid in full for services it provided.
Man seeks more than $1 million from Precise Care EMS over alleged injuries after falling from stretcher
HOUSTON – A patient alleges improperly trained employees of a Richmond company caused him injuries.
Mattress company pursues legal action after former employee uses trade secrets with rival business
HOUSTON – A mattress company alleges its former employee is using trade secrets in his new job.
Houston federal court receives suit against United, others over traveler's hip injury
HOUSTON – A state district lawsuit filed by the surviving daughter of an Arkansas woman in response to an injury the decedent sustained two years ago at George Bush Intercontinental Airport was recently elevated to the federal level.
Man sues nonprofit for investigating property without warrant
HOUSTON – A Harris County resident accuses a nonprofit agency of entering his property without his permission.
Parents claim childcare facility responsible for infant son's death from brain injury
HOUSTON – The parents of an infant who perished at a childcare facility last year have pursued legal action, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Director at Wharton Community College claims race a factor in dismissal from position
HOUSTON – A former director at Wharton Community College is suing the school for terminating him because of his race, recent Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas records say.
Female fast food worker transferred, terminated for reporting sexual harssment, complaint states
GALVESTON – A female fast food worker claims her employer retaliated against her for complaining about sexual harassment by firing her.
14th Court of Appeals reverses trial court judgment in fraud allegation against financial adviser
HOUSTON – The Texas 14th Court of Appeals reversed an earlier trial court judgment that disregarded allegations made by the owner of a San Antonio-based real estate business who accused his financial adviser of fraud.
U.S. district court rules in favor of 2200 West Alabama in dispute with insurer
HOUSTON – The Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas has granted summary judgment to the landlord of a Houston shopping center who had filed a complaint against an insurance company that had rejected a claim for liability coverage in an underlying lawsuit connected to commercial leases.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Nov. 13 IRON OAK TECHNOLOGIES, LLC V. HUAWEI DEVICE USA, INC. ET AL 2:17-cv-00744-JRG
Jefferson County 136th District Court Docket: December 2017
MIDTOWN PLAZA HOTEL INC ET AL vs SYED R MOHIUDDIN ET AL
Man seeks $1 million in damages from Nueces Power Equipment over foot injury
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County man alleges he was injured by the negligence of an employee of a Corpus Christi company.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen patron claims greasy floor caused fall
BEAUMONT – A Port Arthur woman alleges she sustained injuries to her face, mouth and knee in a fall at a restaurant in the city.
Passenger claims platform on Nutrition & Services for Seniors van collapsed, caused injuries
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County man claims he was injured when he was caused to fall from his wheelchair because of the negligence of a common carrier.
Park Central Apartments tenant alleges cabinets caused injuries
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County woman alleges that she was injured at her apartment when cabinets fell on her.
Woman alleges cart at PetSmart caused fall, injuries
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County woman alleges she was injured at a Beaumont store in a fall.