News from January 2018
Paxton says he'll keep defending Texas law on the humane disposition of fetal remains
AUSTIN – On Jan. 29, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office will continue fighting to honor the dignity of the unborn after a U.S. District Court issued a temporary restraining order blocking implementation of Texas’ new law on the humane disposition of fetal remains.
Continuance sought in med-mal against Christus
BEAUMONT — A continuance is being sought in a suit brought by a Jefferson County widow against Beaumont health care providers, which alleges their negligence caused the death of her husband.
Fitness giant Nautilus wins patent infringement award of more than $1 million
SAN ANTONIO – A district court judge has ruled that ICON Health & Fitness infringed on a Chinese patent related to an elliptical exercise machine and awarded Nautilus Inc. $1.8 million in damages, plus attorney’s fees.
Consumer alleges boat purchased from The Nautic Group Inc. has defects
HOUSTON – A consumer alleges a boat he purchased from a Kemah dealer is defective.
More than $1 million sought from Vessel Repair Inc., others by employee over alleged injuries
BEAUMONT – A Port Arthur man is seeking more than $1 million from his employers after he was purportedly injured while working on an allegedly unseaworthy vessel.
Marquette Transportation Co. Gulf-Inland LLC deckhand alleges unseaworthy vessel caused injuries
GALVESTON – A Louisiana man has filed suit against his employer over allegations he was injured because of an unseaworthy vessel.
BFI Waste Services of Texas LP employee alleges he forced to drive unsafe truck
HOUSTON – A Nueces County man claims he was injured while working at a landfill when the truck he was driving rolled over.
Passenger sues Metro Bus operator, motorist over injuries alleged sustained in collision
HOUSTON – A passenger on a Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County bus is seeking damages over a collision that allegedly caused him injuries.
Papa Murphy's Co. Stores patron alleges Corinthian Contracting fence caused fall
HOUSTON – A guest of a Humble business claims she tripped because of safety fencing in front of the store.
United Recovery Systems LP alleged to have wrongfully contacted third parties about purported debt
HOUSTON – A Missouri consumer claims a Houston debt collector unlawfully contacted third parties about an alleged debt.
Presumed foreman denied job assignments because of prosthetic limb, according to suit
MARSHALL – An East Texas man is suing Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. and Cameron LNG, LLC for allegedly rescinding his employment because he wears a prosthetic limb.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Jan. 19 MYMAIL, LTD. V. CANON U.S.A., INC. ET AL 2:18-cv-00015-JRG-RSP
RiverWalk Condos guest alleges Comcast cables caused wheelchair to flip
HOUSTON – A New Mexico woman alleges she was injured at a Houston apartment complex when her wheelchair caught on cables and flipped.
Harris County woman accuses anesthesiologist of medical negligence
HOUSTON – A patient alleges she was injured because of the actions of an anesthesiologist.
Daybreak Community Services Inc. employee alleges open can cut hand
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman alleges she was injured while working in a commercial kitchen because of a can.
Dal-Tile Distributions Inc. alleges it is owed more than $7,000 for tile
GALVESTON – A ceramic tile supplier alleges it was not paid for supplies it provided to two companies.
Coachman Merado owner alleges power of attorney wrongfully titled it in her name
GALVESTON – A man alleges a recreational vehicle he purchased was wrongfully possessed by a Pearland woman acting as his power of attorney.
Rodeo attendee suffers injuries at event, pursues legal action
HOUSTON – A local woman claims she received an injury at a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo event two years ago and has filed a lawsuit, per recent Harris County District Court records.
Son implicates Baytown nursing facility in father's death
HOUSTON – A Baytown nursing facility is alleged to have contributed to the death of a male resident.
Man sues gym over fall from pull up bar, claims staff did not assist him
HOUSTON – A Harris County man’s workout session at a Tomball gym more than a year ago resulted in him falling on his head, according to a lawsuit filed on Jan. 24 in local state district court.