News from June 2018
Candidate in race for MUD seat files suit to overturn election results, alleges 'illegal' votes cast
HOUSTON – A man who recently ran for the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 400 filed a lawsuit contesting last month’s election results, according to recent state district court records.
Homeowners allege Jake Villa failed to install shutters, seek refund
GALVESTON – The owners of a Galveston home allege they paid for shutters that were never delivered or installed.
U.S. Construction Services alleged to have failed to restore property damaged by fire
GALVESTON – A Clear Lake Shores resident alleges a construction company failed to restore her property after a fire.
Swissport USA alleged to have failed to pay employees for all hours worked
HOUSTON – A The Woodlands resident alleges her employer failed to pay employees wages for all work performed.
La Michoacana Meat Market shopper alleges business failed to warn of water near front door
GALVESTON – Damages are sought from a Texas City meat market after a shopper was allegedly injured in a fall on the property.
Former executive alleges Farmfolio Holdings failed to pay owed bonuses, commissions
HOUSTON – A Houston woman alleges her contract was terminated and that she is still owed bonuses and commissions.
Baytown property owners allege work was not done in workmanlike manner by Magicfish, Ethicus Construction
HOUSTON – A Baytown couple is seeking damages from two companies over allegations renovations they performed on their property breached the construction contract.
Barbarella Club guest alleges water from air conditioner caused fall
HOUSTON – A woman alleges she was injured at a Houston club when she fell in water.
OSHA LIANG: Osha Liang Once Again Ranked in IAM Patent 1000
Osha Liang issued the following announcement on June 15.For the second year in a row, Osha Liang was recognized by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 as one of the top patent firms in Texas.
BOYAR MILLER: BoyarMiller Ranked Fourth among Houston’s Top Labor and Employment Law Firm
BoyarMiller ranked fourth on the 2018 Houston Business Journal list of the largest Houston-area labor and employment law firms. The firm provides counsel and litigation services for the vast array of human resource-related issues facing businesses today, including how to navigate non-competes, FLSA classification, workplace harassment in the #metoo era and more.
ARNOLD & ITKIN: Claim Filed for Seaman Made Ill by Toxic Pathogens
Arnold & Itkin LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of a hardworking seaman who contracted a life-threatening respiratory illness two times while working aboard a cargo ship—the APL PHILLIPINES—out of Los Angeles, CA. Arnold & Itkin has filed suit against the ship’s owner and operator, both of whom owed our client a safe working environment free from toxic pathogens.
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PROVOST UMPHREY LAW FIRM: Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants Receive Class Action Status in VA Overtime Lawsuit
Lawsuit accuses Department of Veterans Affairs of failing to pay medical professionals overtime
ARNOLD & ITKIN: Jones Act Claim Filed for Worker Who Lost His Thumb
The Jones Act lawyers at Arnold & Itkin LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Florida seaman injured on a well intervention vessel.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton’s Office, FTC Team Up to Stop Scams Against Small Businesses
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Consumer Protection Division of his office took legal action against three companies, including a Houston-based labor poster operation, as a part of the Federal Trade Commission’s law enforcement sweep targeting scam artists who attempt to defraud small businesses.
Lawsuit filed over accidental shooting of boy, 4
GALVESTON – A Texas City woman faces a lawsuit in response to the accidental shooting death of her grandson at her residence last year, recent Galveston County District Court records indicate.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER DIVISION June 19 6:18-cv-00283-RWS-JDL REALTIME DATA LLC V. SYNACOR, INC.
Climate Change: A Plea For Leadership and Legislation, Not Litigation
Americans are being sold a dangerous bill of goods by those who promise that lawsuits provide a viable solution to addressing coastal erosion, rising sea levels and other challenges associated with global climate change.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court Docket: July 2018
BARNEY TOMPKINS ESTATE vs. A O SMITH CORP ET AL
Woman sues Digirettes over exploding vape pen
HOUSTON – Claiming she purchased a defective vape pen, Harris County resident Melody DeBraux has sued the device’s purported manufacturer.
Principal says ambulance services company forced him out, withheld payment of membership interest
HOUSTON – A state district lawsuit accuses an ambulance services company of wrongfully forcing out one of its principals.