News from January 2018
Harris Co. woman suffers slip-and-fall on pool deck, files lawsuit
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman has filed a lawsuit over a slip-and-fall she experienced on her pool deck last year.
Ramen restaurant brings trademark infringement suit against eateries, asserts defendants stole intellectual property
HOUSTON – A ramen restaurant claims three similar eateries committed trademark infringement against it, per recent Houston federal court records.
Victims of IRS's tea party bias - and taxpayers - must see Lois Lerner's testimony, lawyer says
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) - Lois Lerner, formerly of the Internal Revenue Service when it discriminated against applicants for tax exemptions based on their viewpoints, claims Americans have no right to read statements she made under oath about why she did it.
Shoreacres man sues after door at convention center falls on him
HOUSTON – A Shoreacres man alleges he suffered a head injury while entering the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston for a car show last November, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Union seeks back payment for providing personnel for annual meeting
HOUSTON – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 51 has brought a breach of contract lawsuit against Advent Firm, Inc., doing business as Advent, Inc.
Man's fatal fall from scaffold subject of wrongful death case
HOUSTON – Alleging her husband succumbed to injuries sustained in a fall from a scaffold, Harris County resident Imelda Grajales has filed a lawsuit.
Shopper blames Ross for injuries inflicted by bathroom stall door
TYLER – A Nacogdoches County woman has pursued legal action against a Tyler department store after allegedly sustaining injuries in its restroom.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Dec. 29 LBS INNOVATIONS, LLC V. BEST BUY CO., INC. ET AL 2:17-cv-00792-JRG
Citizen journalist arrested for scooping police
LAREDO – A citizen journalist and blogger was recently arrested for releasing the name of a border patrol agent who committed suicide before the police could put out a press release.
Jefferson County 58th District Court Docket: February 2018
SAMSON LONE STAR LLC vs. CHARLES HOWELL JR ET AL
Abbott appoints Jimmy Blacklock to Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN – On Jan. 3, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed and swore in Jimmy Blacklock to the Texas Supreme Court following Justice Don Willett’s confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
2017 for Buzbee: ruined artwork and lap dances
For one prominent Texas attorney, 2017 was memorable for mostly the wrong reasons.
African-American teacher files discrimination complaint against Beaumont ISD
BEAUMONT – An African-American teacher alleges that a school district subjected her to discrimination because of her race and age.
Texas AG, 48 states reach $45M settlement with PHH Mortgage
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton, 48 other state attorneys general and the District of Columbia reached a $45 million settlement with New Jersey-based PHH Mortgage Corp.
Deleted? Wiki page for Baron & Budd asbestos coaching memo gone
DALLAS – The Wikipedia page for the “Terrell memo,” the infamous cheat sheet revealing how Baron & Budd asbestos clients were coached up before depositions, is no longer up.
Tenant files suit against Hawthorne Apartments operators after tripping in parking lot
GALVESTON – A Galveston County woman alleges she was injured at her apartment's parking lot because of inadequate lighting.
Laborer seeks more than $200,000 from Port Packaging over alleged injuries
HOUSTON – A man alleges he was injured while working at a Houston warehouse and is seeking damages.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen diner seeks more than $100,000 after slipping on wet floor
HOUSTON – A woman claims she was injured at a Humble restaurant because of a wet floor.
Advance Motor Group alleged to have misrepresented truck's condition to buyer
HOUSTON – A Colorado man is accusing a Houston business of fraud after allegedly making false representations about a vehicle.
League City property buyers allege seller failed to disclose home's defects
GALVESTON – The buyers of a League City property allege they have incurred significant out-of-pocket costs to repair defects in the property that the seller failed to disclose.