News from September 2017
Harris Co. residents sue Arkema for explosions at Crosby plant following Harvey
HOUSTON – A French chemical company was hit with a lawsuit over alleged explosions at its Northeast Harris County facility following a hurricane, recent Harris County District Court records indicate.
Woman alleges glove was in drink ordered from McDonald's
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County woman has filed suit after finding a latex glove in a drink purchased from a Beaumont McDonald's.
G Blast Service & Supply Inc. alleges Rescar failed to pay for supplies
BEAUMONT – A sand blasting and paint supplies company alleges that it is owed for supplies it delivered to a business.
Motorist seeks declaration regarding coverage under GEICO policy
GALVESTON – A Galveston County woman is seeking declaration regarding her rights under her insurance contract.
Man alleges workout at Iron Den caused injuries
GALVESTON – A Montgomery County man alleges he was injured at a League City gym and is seeking damages of more than $1 million.
Man files suit against AT&T Texas, construction company over alleged injuries after tripping on line
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured by an unburied service line.
Beaumont property owners allege that claim was improperly adjusted
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County couple claims their insurer failed to pay the full proceeds of their insurance policy to repair damages to their home.
Windsor EMS Inc. claims The Resort at Texas City failed to pay for services
GALVESTON – A Harris County patient transport service provider alleges a Texas City company failed to pay it for its services.
Michelin North America Inc., others named in suit after tire allegedly caused collision
HOUSTON – A Hallettsville couple seeks more than $1 million in damages after an allegedly defective tire caused an accident that claimed the life of a minor child.
Man injured in incident at Marathon Petroleum refinery seeks damages for burns
GALVESTON – A man who suffered second-degree burns in an incident at a refinery is seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Former Intellicure Inc. software trainer seeks allegedly unpaid overtime compensation
HOUSTON – A The Woodlands software products and processes provider is alleged to have failed to pay a former software trainer overtime pay.
Guardian alleges man was injured during transport by Acute Medical Services
HOUSTON – A guardian has filed suit against a transportation service over allegations her ward was injured because his wheelchair was not properly secured.
Ferguson Law anticipates suit over ‘wrongful death’ of Kirbyville High School principal
BEAUMONT – In June, The Ferguson Law Firm obtained a temporary restraining order to preserve evidence surrounding the May 23 death of Dennis Reeves, the Kirbyville High School principal.
Former Heritage Hospice of Texarkana LLC case manager alleges she is owed unpaid overtime
MARSHALL – A Harleton woman alleges she was misclassified as an exempt employee by a Texarkana employer and has filed a class action suit.
Spirit Filled Way of Life Bible Fellowship Inc. alleges it is owed $500,000
HOUSTON – A Houston man is alleged to have failed to repay a loan to a Humble corporation.
Former United-Sabine LTD employee alleges she was subjected to discrimination because of injury
BEAUMONT – A Port Arthur woman alleges she was discriminated against and terminated after she filed a workers' compensation claim.
Healthcare Services Group Inc. alleged to have terminated woman over overtime complaints
HOUSTON – A Houston woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation for her complaints about not receiving overtime pay.
Fifth Circuit rejects Philip Klein appeal in litigation against Layne Walker
BEAUMONT – Area blogger Philip Klein recently had an appeal shot down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in his litigation brought against former district judge Layne Walker.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN DIVISION Aug. 31 SHOES BY FIREBUG LLC V. TARGET CORPORATION 4:17-cv-00612-ALM
Patrick on Harvey: 'Harvey came and we took it'
GALVESTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick went back nearly 180 years in the state’s history to find a suitable comparison to the community spirit shown by residents in Hurricane Harvey’s crosshairs last month.