Monthly Archives: April 2010

Asbestos suits killing companies and jobs and opportunity

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Let us observe a moment of silence for another productive member of our society that has passed away. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Suit claims police chief violated agreement by not filling position

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The city of Beaumont, its police chief and its city manager find themselves defending their decision to promote a lieutenant without filling his position or appointing a new sergeant in his place. Read More »

Jefferson County, Labor/Wages, News

Toyota Credit sues couple over past due car payments

Toyota’s credit lender claims local residents have fallen five months behind on their car payments. Toyota Motor Credit Corp. filed a lawsuit April 21 in Jefferson County District Court against Brian and Jessica Williams. Toyota claims the Williams bought a … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Note/Debt

Beaumont woman blames back pain on collision

A Beaumont woman alleges she suffers from lower back pain after a driver ignored a traffic signal and slammed into her vehicle. Valerie Linton filed a lawsuit April 23 in Jefferson County District Court against Leona Roberts and Charles J. … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle

Man claims pain and suffering after auto wreck

A Beaumont man claims he sustained physical pain and suffering after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way to him at a stop sign. Wrandall Carter filed a lawsuit April 22 in Jefferson County District Court against Rodwick Terrence Smith … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle

Suit filed against Chuck E Cheese over playground injury

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A Harris County woman blames employees at Chuck E. Cheese for failing to adequately supervise her son as he played on a slide and fell from it, breaking his arm.
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Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Couple wants Beaumont to give more time before demolition

A Beaumont woman wants the court to allow her family extra time to complete $35,000 worth of work they started on a house originally scheduled for demolition. Tammy Ermis filed a lawsuit April 23 in Jefferson County District Court against … Read More »

Contract, Jefferson County, News

Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County, April 19-23, 2010

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A total of five new lawsuits have been filed against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims in Jefferson County District Court the week of April 19-23, 2010.
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Insurance, Jefferson County, News

Appeals court OKs Wal-Mart class action

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SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-A federal appeals court ruling this week has opened the door for thousands of female Wal-Mart employees to sue the retail giant in a single class action lawsuit for alleged gender discrimination. Read More »

Appeals Court, Class Action, News

AstraZeneca to pay $520 million over Seroquel marketing

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WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-AstraZeneca PLC, the U.K.’s second-largest drug maker, has agreed to pay $520 million to settle claims it improperly marketed its blockbuster anti-psychotic drug Seroquel, officials said Tuesday. Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, News, U.S. Supreme Court