News from September 2017
Swati Enterprises’ ‘deceitful’ sale of property cost Texas businessman millions, suit alleges
BEAUMONT – A Port Arthur company’s alleged deceitful and fraudulent actions during the sale of a convenience store has left a Texas businessman “holding the bag” and “out of millions of dollars.”
ULA's Washington LLC alleged to owe minimum wage, overtime compensation
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges his Houston restaurant employer took advantage of the tip credit and that he is owed wage compensation.
The Hartford Insurance Group alleged to have failed to pay injury claim
GALVESTON – A League City couple alleges their insurer failed to pay their damages after an auto accident.
Woman alleges wet floor at Ramada Houston International East caused fall, spine injury
HOUSTON – A business invitee is seeking $1 million from a hotel owner and hospitality company after a fall at a Humble hotel.
Federal Flange & Fittings Co. employee seeks damages for alleged on-the-job injuries
HOUSTON – A man alleges he was recommended for surgery for injuries he sustained while working when a lift malfunctioned.
Man alleges age was factor in termination by Puffer Sweiven LLP, Bullen Pump Inc.
HOUSTON – Two Stafford corporations are alleged to have unlawfully terminated a Montgomery County man's employment because of his age.
Grandlux Nail Lounge patron alleges she injured her foot during pedicure
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County woman alleges she was injured at a Katy business while getting a pedicure.
Texas appellate court finds in favor of Sam Houston Electric, orders ‘class action’ members into arbitration
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s order denying a Sam Houston Electric Cooperative motion to compel arbitration in a budding class action lawsuit.
Ninth Court once again reinstates property suit against Jefferson County
BEAUMONT – Last year, the Ninth Court of Appeals reinstated a civil case against Jefferson County alleging wrongful foreclosure of a tax sale.
Harris Co. couple says Boy Scouts to blame for assault on son, claims boy suffered brain injury
HOUSTON - A Harris County couple has sued the Boy Scouts of America after their son was allegedly assaulted while returning home from a camping trip two years ago.
Citizens consider legal action against Jefferson County Drainage District Seven over Harvey flooding
&&& PORT ARTHUR – Jefferson County Drainage District Seven (DD7) has come under fire in the wake of Hurricane Harvey as many citizens point to the allegedly failed system for partial fault in the unprecedented flooding Houston received less than a month ago.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Sept. 21 IDB VENTURES LLC V. AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC. 2:17-CV-00658-JRG
Jefferson County 172nd District Court Docket: October 2017
COWBOY VALVE INC ET AL, ATTY LEGER, JANE S ET AL vs. BENENATI LAW FIRM PC ET AL, ATTY JAMAIL, GEORGE MICHAEL
Texas AG: Beware of buying flood-damaged vehicles in aftermath of Harvey
AUSTIN – On Sept. 27, Attorney General Ken Paxton advised any Texan considering a used car purchase to be wary of vehicles for sale that might have suffered flood damage from Hurricane Harvey.
Paxton dismisses lawsuit against U.S. government that challenged DACA
AUSTIN – As a response to the Trump Administration phasing out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which allowed some individuals who came to the U.S. as undocumented minors to remain in the country, Attorney General Ken Paxton on Sept. 5 dismissed a lawsuit that the state of Texas filed against the U.S., according to a press release.
Rigger alleges he was injured on LOOP platform while carrying equipment
GALVESTON – A rigger claims he was injured on a platform off of the coast of Louisiana.
Scarlet 'N Gray LLC alleges it is still owed more than $2,000 for car
HOUSTON – A Harris County man is alleged to have failed to repay a loan for a car.
Man alleges his possessions were destroyed while stored at Move-It-Self Storage
GALVESTON – A man alleges a Kemah storage unit operator allowed vandals to damage his unit and destroy his property.
Woman files suit against Capital One Asset Management over handling of trust
HOUSTON – A Sugar Land woman alleges a bank has failed to make disbursements from a trust.
Lone Star Chamber
Texas’s top law officer, Ken Paxton, faces an unjustified legal gauntlet.