Monthly Archives: June 2009

Texas SC sends attorney fee case back to Jefferson County

After a round trip through Texas’ highest courts, a case over a business owner who wants to keep his attorney’s hands out of his settlement has landed back in the court where it all began. Throughout his company’s suit against … Read More »

Insurance, Jefferson County, News

BPD, city to turn in legal documents as suit to keep lieutenant position continues

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In April, the Record reported that the Beaumont Police Officers Association sued to stop the city of Beaumont from eliminating a high-ranking police position from its department.
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Contract, Jefferson County, News

Judge Kent resigns, letter has current effective date

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Kent

After being served with a summons to file an answer to the articles of impeachment against him, U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent submitted another letter of resignation � and this one had a current effective date.
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Federal Court, Judges/Judicial Appointments, News

Shopping for success

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Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Create a plaintiff-friendly courtroom and soon you’ll have an overloaded docket. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Restaurant employee sues over slip in water puddle

An employee at a popular local eatery says she injured her left wrist after she slipped and fell in a water puddle while on the job. Bertha Jimenez filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County District Court against Kaware LP, doing … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County

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New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 18-25, 2009 Read More »

Business, Jefferson County, News

Family blames man’s death on benzene exposure at Chevron

The wife and children of a deceased man filed a complaint against Chevron, alleging the man died after he developed multiple myeloma following his exposure to benzene and benzene-containing products. Patricia Miller, Christine Goodman and Alison Miller say Luther Wesley … Read More »

Benzene, Jefferson County, News

Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County

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A total of 11 new lawsuits regarding hurricane damage claims were filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County District Court during the week of June 15 through June 19, 2009 Read More »

Insurance, Jefferson County, News

This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts

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Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, June 15-22, 2009 Read More »

Jefferson County, News, This Just In

Child center sues to keep doors open

After several downscale reviews by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Upscale Child Development Center is suing to keep its doors open. UCDC filed a request for a an injunction June 23 in Jefferson County District Court. The … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, TRO/Injunctions