News from October 2017
HEB Grocery Co. claims Keller man is unlawfully using Mi Tienda marks
HOUSTON – A Keller man is alleged to be unlawfully using a grocer's trademarks.
Defendant motorist says police report shows he was pushed into vehicle, seeks summary judgment in $1M suit
BEAUMONT – A defendant in an automobile collision lawsuit is seeking summary judgment, arguing that a police report shows his vehicle was pushed into the plaintiff’s vehicle after he was rear-ended.
Denbury Resources Inc. alleged to have failed to pay overtime to employees
SHERMAN – A rig welder formerly employed by an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Plano alleges he was paid the same rate for all hours worked.
Kia Motors faces suit from individuals who claim Kia Rio failed to protect them in crash
SHERMAN – A Denton couple alleges their Kia vehicle failed to protect them in a collision and is seeking damages from the auto manufacturers.
Infinity Maintenance Services LP alleged to have failed to pay overtime rate
GALVESTON – A Freeport man formerly employed as a craftsman alleges that he was not paid overtime wages.
Former employee alleges Fry's Electronics wrongfully terminated her
SHERMAN – A Dallas County resident alleges that she was unlawfully terminated from her job after making sexual harassment complaints.
Quality Event Flooring Systems alleges it is still owed $155,000 for rental mats
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont company alleges it was not paid in full for equipment it provided.
Parkdale Mall CMBS LLC alleges Heaven Blessed owes more than $24,000
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County company alleges tenants failed to pay rent.
Jones Act seaman alleges he was injured twice while working for Buffalo Marine Service Inc.
BEAUMONT – A Liberty County resident and seaman alleges he injured his knee twice while working on a vessel.
Burwell, Burwell & Nebout alleges it was not paid per the terms of a contract
GALVESTON – A Galveston County law firm alleges that it was not paid per a contract with another law firm.
CPP Enterprise LLC seeks more than $12,000 for alleged damages to rental equipment
GALVESTON – A company is seeking damages from a painting business after rental equipment was damaged during a project.
Parents, Hampshire Fannet High School student allege coaches' squat jump punishment caused injuries
BEAUMONT – Three high school coaches are accused of using excessive exercise as punishment and causing injuries to a student athlete.
Family members allege Memorial MRI & Diagnostic LLC, doctor misread CT scan
BEAUMONT – Several Vidor individuals allege a family member's scan for cancer was negligently misread.
Texas AG files brief in 5th Circuit defending state’s voter ID law
AUSTIN – On Oct. 17, Attorney General Ken Paxton detailed his support of Texas’ voter ID law in a brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ahead of a hearing scheduled for the week of Dec. 4 in New Orleans.
Phoenix Insurance Co. denies it should cover damages to a pipeline allegedly caused by a defective pipe
HOUSTON – Both parties in a lawsuit regarding a damaged section of the Silver Dollar Pipeline are seeking a motion for summary judgment.
Texas Supreme Court to decide when the statute of limitation starts in a products liability case
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court on Oct. 6 agreed to review a question from the 11th Circuit in a case that asks when the statute of limitations starts to run on a lawsuit regarding an allegedly defective pelvic mesh insert.
Paxton files amicus brief in case regarding unaccompanied minor's request for abortion
SAN FRANCISCO – A pregnant 17-year-old unaccompanied immigrant known only as Jane Doe has been added to a case pending in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California that seeks to preserve her right to have an abortion in Texas.
Consumer claims Transworld Systems Inc. kept calling despite requests to stop
BEAUMONT – A Roanoke consumer alleges a debt collector harassed her with repeated calls.
Applus Velosi America LLC alleged to owe employee unpaid overtime pay
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges his Fort Bend County employer failed to pay the correct rate for overtime work.
Seaman alleges Apache Boat Co. failed to provide adequate medical treatment after injury
HOUSTON – A Travis County seaman is seeking damages after part of his finger was amputated while unloading cargo.