Monthly Archives: September 2007

Free the BP jurors

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Campaigning for a slot on the Texas Supreme Court, Susan Criss dubs herself the “blogging judge.”
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Arguments, Our View

Appeals court hears HP arguments on class certification

Justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals heard arguments on Thursday, Sept. 27, from lawyers representing Hewlett-Packard Co. and Gateway US Retail Inc. as to whether or not the 58th Judicial District abused its discretion in certifying a statewide class … Read More »

Class Action, Federal Court, News

Rita suit filings for the month nearly double on anniversary date

With the second anniversary of Hurricane Rita on Sept. 24, the statute of limitations has ended for most property owners to file a lawsuit against their insurance carrier regarding hurricane claims. Some policy holders may have additional time as specified … Read More »

Insurance, Jefferson County, News

Woman who slips in vomit sues Wal-Mart

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With the high volume of consumer traffic pouring through Wal-Mart stores everyday, accidental slip hazards are bound to happen. However, Kissa Madkins claims employees at a Nacogdoches Wal-Mart “intentionally” allowed the puddle of vomit she slipped in to linger.
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Federal Court, News, Personal Injury

$1M Jones Act suit filed by injured cook

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While severing as a cook aboard a drilling rig owned and operated by Rowan Drilling Co., Paul Perronne claims he was injured. He is invoking the Jones Act and suing Rowan and Sodexho for $1 million in damages.
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F.E.L.A./Jones Act, Jefferson County, News

This Just In: Orange County

Sept. 18 – Leah Johansson vs. city of Bridge City et al PA – John R. Dolezal, J � Pat Clark With the Lone Star State’s population on the constant rise, most Texans have experienced some type of a construction … Read More »

News, Orange County

This Just In: Jefferson County

Sept. 20 – Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. vs. Jefferson County Appraisal District PA � Mark Hutcheson, J � Bob Wortham Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. has filed suit against the Jefferson County Appraisal District, claiming its home improvement store, located off … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Plaintiff receives $7K for car wreck

A Jefferson County jury awarded Frances Griffin $7,162.24 in damages on Wednesday, Sept. 26 for injuries she suffered in a 2002 automobile accident. The trial, Frances Griffin vs. Kristina Hilton, began on Monday, Sept. 24 in Judge Donald Floyd’s 172nd … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

EEOC sues Sally Beauty for unlawful hiring practices

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a federal discrimination suit against a West Orange business that allegedly enforces racial quotas in its stores.
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Civil Rights/Discrimination, Federal Court, News

New business licenses/assumed names filed with the Jefferson County Clerk

Orig. Filing Date: 09/20/2007 Certificate #: 71395 Assumed Name: THE VENUE Owner Name: GREG CORKRAN ENT LLC Expiration Date: 9/20/2017 Status: Active Orig. Filing Date: 09/20/2007 Certificate #: 71396 Assumed Name: VICTOR HERNANDEZ USED TIRES Owner Name: HERNANDEZ VICTOR Expiration … Read More »

Business, Jefferson County, News