Monthly Archives: December 2012

Personal injury lawyers rob Democrats of broader support

December 31, 2012 10:43 AM

By Sherry Sylvester Should Texas Republicans create a broader message on immigration reform in order to more effectively engage the demographic rise of Hispanic Texans? Certainly. But do changing demographics in Texas assure that Democrats are on the verge of emerging from … Read More »

Arguments, Their View, Tort Reform

Texas residents sue for millions of allegedly unpaid oil revenues

December 31, 2012 9:34 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Texas residents allege a major gas company is denying them the rights to substantial amounts of money they should be making from the production of oil.  Donna L. Davis as trustee of the Rhonda Lee Davis Irrevocable Trust, Glenna Lee … Read More »

Contract, Jefferson County, News, Oil & Gas

Mother claims daughter died from complications of anesthesia

December 31, 2012 9:16 AM
By Kelly Holleran

The mother of a recently deceased woman claims her daughter died following surgery from complications associated with anesthesia.  Norita Moncus and Melissa Smith filed a lawsuit Dec. 21 in Jefferson County District Court against Anesthesia Associates, Dr. Charles A. Mason, … Read More »

Jefferson County, Med-Mal, News, Wrongful Death

Latest lawsuits against insurance companies over storm damage claims filed in Jefferson County

December 31, 2012 9:08 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A total of three new lawsuits have been filed against insurance companies filed in Jefferson County, Dec. 17-21, 2012.  The following complaints have been filed: • Jose Torres of 2410 Angelle Drive in Port Arthur alleges Fire Insurance Exchange and Sheli … Read More »

Insurance, Jefferson County, News

New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County

December 31, 2012 9:02 AM
By Stacie Yates

License #: 82392 Assumed Name: 3D’S HANDY SERVICES Business Type: PROPRIETORSHIP Date Filed: 12/17/2012 Owner Name: GUILLORY, CURTIS  License #: 82393 Assumed Name: NEW SEASON SALON Business Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date Filed: 12/17/2012 Owner Name: DANTE AND DESTANY ENTERPRISES … Read More »

Business, Jefferson County, News

Patent lawyers doubt Apple v. Samsung will create precedent

December 30, 2012 2:56 PM

By BETHANY KRAJELIS CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – While non-lawyers might not know the ins-and-outs of the America Invents Act, most have at least some familiarity with patent law thanks to the legal battle brewing between Apple and Samsung. The litigation … Read More »

Federal Court, News, Patent

List spotlights year’s most ridiculous lawsuits

December 30, 2012 2:34 PM

By CHRIS DICKERSON WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A lawsuit by a driver who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and then sued a victim that he killed tops the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s survey … Read More »

Federal Court, News, Tort Reform

Jackson leaving EPA

December 30, 2012 2:32 PM

By CHRIS DICKERSON WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Lisa Jackson on Thursday said she will be resigning from her position as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Jackson Jackson said she’ll leave the post after President Obama’s State of the Union address … Read More »

Environment, Federal Court, News

Film documents business closure because of lawsuits

December 30, 2012 2:23 PM

By Chris Dickerson WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A new short film examines the final week of business for a small company before frivolous lawsuits forced it to close down.  The film, called “The Last Week: How Lawsuits Doomed an American … Read More »

National News, News, Tort Reform

Scented candle fire extinguished

December 30, 2012 1:34 PM

Everybody does something foolish once in awhile — and most of us are tempted, occasionally, to look for a scapegoat.  Maybe we leave the sprinkler on overnight and blame the senseless waste of water on the person who telephoned the … Read More »

Arguments, Our View, Tort Reform