News from June 2018
Tyler-based content management firm slaps Frontier Communications Corp. with $210M patent infringement suit
TYLER – Locally-based content management & applied security firm Blue Spike, LLC recently slapped Frontier Communications Corp. with a $210 million patent infringement lawsuit.
Former director with culinary arts school files wrongful termination suit
HOUSTON – A former director with Culinary Institute, Inc. has brought a lawsuit against vocational school, alleging she was subjected to “unequal treatment, discrimination, and harassment by fellow employees.”
Texas Watch op-ed over lack of Harvey payouts sparks rebuttals, expert calls piece the ‘same old rhetoric’
HOUSTON – In May, Texas Watch, a self-labeled consumer advocacy group, released an opinion piece arguing an “assault waged by insurance companies” in the state legislature has left many Hurricane Harvey victims still unable to resume their lives eight months later.
Texas court sides with Barnett Shale Mineral Interest owners in litigation against Chesapeake, Total
FORT WORT - A Tarrant County judge has rejected efforts by Chesapeake Exploration and Total E&P USA to dismiss claims in multidistrict litigation (MDL) filed by North Texas mineral interest owners over “sham” transactions associated with royalty payment calculations, clearing the way for the “sham” transactions claim to proceed.
Man seeks $2M from St. Hope Foundation over dental work, says bill caused heart attack
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges he was incorrectly informed by a medical facility that his insurance would cover the cost of dental work.
Customer seeks damages from V Star restaurant after fall allegedly caused by liquid on floor
HOUSTON – An alleged wet floor at a Houston restaurant caused a woman to fall, according to her suit.
Houston Dollar General customer alleges debris from ceiling fell on her, injured head
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was injured at a Houston Dollar General when debris fell on her.
Kemah man alleged to have breached settlement in construction contract case
GALVESTON – A Kemah man is alleged to have breached a settlement agreement.
Huntsville man alleges error on AT&T account wasn't updated on credit report
HOUSTON – A Huntsville consumer alleges an account with a telecommunications company was inaccurately reported as having an outstanding balance.
Appliance Installations by Special D alleged to have improperly installed dishwasher
HOUSTON – A property owner alleges a dishwasher installed by a Harris County business caused a water leak and damaged his property.
Harris County parents file wrongful death suit against Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, doctors
HOUSTON – A Harris County couple has filed a wrongful death action against several physicians and Clear Lake Regional Medical Center over the death of their infant son.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN DIVISION June 4 6:18-CV-00248-JRG-JDL CHRIMAR SYSTEMS, INC. D/B/A CMS TECHNOLOGIES ET AL V. ANIXTER INC.
Jefferson County 58th District Court Docket: July 2018
SUMMER YOUNG vs. MICHAEL FRANK ELLIS ET AL
Mexican airline faces breach of contract suit for canceling flight to destination wedding
HOUSTON – A Mexican airline faces a breach of contract lawsuit from a Harris County man.
Workers pursue legal action following explosion at La Porte plant
HOUSTON – A trio of workers assert they were injured in an explosion earlier this year at a La Porte plant.
Whistleblower claim not recognizable under general maritime law, justices find
HOUSTON – A man alleging he was fired for warning that a vessel could not be operated safely received no help from a Texas appellate court Thursday, as justices declined to “eviscerate the boundaries” of general maritime law.
Blame the criminals, pharmacies facing opioid lawsuits say
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – Large pharmacy chains are asking why they are being sued by hundreds of cities and counties over the opioid crisis instead of the criminals who pushed drugs to addicts.
Akerman continues Houston growth, announces new insurance litigation team members
HOUSTON ― Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today further advanced its Houston expansion with a leading group of four insurance litigators, including experienced partners David Clark and Kristen McDanald.
Improperly performed dental procedures caused patient to suffer infection in mouth, lawsuit states
HOUSTON – Harris County resident Gabriel T. Forrest is suing his dentist after certain procedures more than a year ago ultimately caused him to suffer an infection.
Defective 'swing chair' at German eatery spoiled diner's night out with family, court documents state.
HOUSTON – A local woman claims in a state district lawsuit that a night out at a German restaurant with her family last year was ruined by a defective piece of furniture.