Monthly Archives: November 2011

Petition seeks testimony of likely asbestos plaintiff

Seeking the testimony of Jesse Philmon, Rosemary Philmon has filed a petition to perpetuate testimony. The petition, filed Nov. 22 in Jefferson County District Court, states that Philmon suffers from lung cancer � a condition brought on by his asbestos … Read More »

Asbestos, Jefferson County, News

Motiva non-suited from crane collapse suit

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Ammons

Plaintiff Luis Guajardo recently filed a notice of non-suit in his complaint against Motiva Enterprises and Becon Construction
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Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Man sues after losing consciousness and falling off ladder

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Dugas

Hardin County resident Corey Babineaux claims fumes emanating from a heater caused him to lose consciousness and fall off a ladder.
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Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Discovery begins is suit filed over pit bull attack

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Ducote

Discovery has begun in litigation brought by Katherine Welch, who contends that she needs plastic surgery after Jessie Peterson Jr.’s pit bull bit her in the face.
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Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

McDonalds wants plaintiff to state maximum damage amount in slip & fall suit

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Daw

An area McDonalds is requesting that a local judge force plaintiff Debra Harvey to amend her original petition and put a maximum dollar amount of the damages she is seeking on her slip and fall lawsuit.
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Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Gold Club contends third party responsible for beat down at ‘Ultimate Fight’ night

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The Gold Club recently responded to a lawsuit, contending that it was the negligence of a third party that resulted in Brandon Sparks being assaulted while watching an “Ultimate Fight” broadcast at the establishment.
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Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Ellison rejects plea to impose American discovery and procedure rules in BP shareholder suit

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Ellison

HOUSTON – U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison rejected a plea to impose American rules on discovery and procedure before he sends a shareholder suit against BP directors to the English High Court.
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Federal Court, News

Hartford Insurance case over kickbacks concludes with release of final defendants

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Hoeffner

HOUSTON � Former Hartford Insurance claims supervisor Rachel Rossow, who received $2.7 million and a BMW 530ia from proceeds of settlements between Hartford and Houston lawyer Todd Hoeffner, gave up the cash and car rather than go to prison.
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Criminal Law, Federal Court, News

Loan officer sues bank for overtime wages

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SHERMAN – A former loan officer has filed a lawsuit against an East Texas bank for violating federal labor regulations by not paying its loan officers overtime wages.
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Federal Court, Labor/Wages, News

Terminated nurse says management complained of cost of pregnant employees

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SHERMAN – A nursing home is being sued for gender discrimination for firing a nursing supervisor the day after she announced she was pregnant.
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Civil Rights/Discrimination, Federal Court, News