News from December 2008
Worker seeks $75K after hose crushes fingers
GALVESTON � Alleging a crane dropped a dock hose on his left fingers last year, local laborer Seth Nyakango seeks $75,000 in damages from his employer.
Electrician files Jones Act suit against Diamond Offshore
GALVESTON � An electrician from DeWitt County is suing a Houston maritime company in Galveston County District Court for injuries he reportedly suffered on the job.
U.S. Supreme Court to issue ruling regarding Arkansas class action against GM
TEXARKANA, Ark. � The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to release a decision Jan. 12 regarding a petition for a writ of certoriatia filed by General Motors in a class action pending in the Miller County Circuit Court of Arkansas.
Appeals court: Judgment against partnership not automatically judgment against partner
When Texans win a lawsuit against a partnership but can't collect on the judgment, they can start a second suit against a partner that wasn't named in the first suit, according to appellate judges in Beaumont.
Legally Speaking: We Wish You a Merry Lawsuit
The government of Papua New Guinea has an unusual request this Christmastime � it wants more lawyers.
Jury awards passenger almost $130K for motor vehicle collision
In October 2007, Roy D. Johnson filed suit against KDR Supply after one of the company's truck drivers rear-ended a vehicle in which he was riding. A year later, on Dec. 12, Jefferson County jurors awarded Johnson nearly $130,000 for his injuries.
172nd District Court, January 2009
STEVEN CANCEL ET AL vs. SEACOR HOLDINGS INC ET AL
Abbott mentioned as possible U.S. Senate candidate
Greg Abbott (R) AUSTIN-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is being mentioned as a possible candidate to succeed fellow Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison in the U.S. Senate, political observers told Legal Newsline.
See you in 2009!
Southeast Texas Record will have no print edition Dec. 29.
Expert: Supreme Court ruling could spur class actions against cigarette makers
Samp WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week that smokers can sue over deceptive marketing of so-called light cigarettes could spur a flood of class actions filings against cigarette makers, a leading expert told Legal Newsline.
Sheriff Woods appeals order to give back pay to injured deputy
A Jefferson County sheriff's deputy who was injured during a kickball game at an elementary school will have to undergo another appeals process before celebrating his win in a case against Sheriff Mitch Woods, an appeals court ruled.
Judge tosses antitrust suit against hurricanes Katrina, Rita insurers
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday against some of the largest U.S. insurance companies after Hurricane Katrina.
Insurance agencies embroiled in suit over contract
Talon Insurance Agency has filed suit against three other agencies, alleging they failed to close on a contract in which they were obligated to purchase certain assets from Talon.
Family of employee found dead at Valero worksite sues refinery for negligence
The mother and daughter of a former Brock Maintenance employee have filed suit against the company and Valero Energy Corporation, alleging their son and father died because of the companies' negligence.
35 companies sued over woman's alleged asbestos exposure
Blevins A Texas man has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of his recently deceased wife against 35 defendant corporations, claiming the asbestos-related disease with which she was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Beer distributor sued after employee alleges attack by co-worker
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against Del Papa Distributing Company Inc. and one of its employees, alleging he was attacked by the employee while working.
Sabine Pass marine companies in lawsuit over unpaid bills
R.L. Eldridge Construction has filed a breach of contract complaint against R&R Marine Maintenance, alleging it failed to pay for goods and services delivered to it.
Suit alleges insurer failed to pay Hurricane Rita claim
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against underwriters at Lloyd's London, alleging she was not paid money to which she was entitled after Hurricane Rita destroyed sections of her home.
Woman sues for refund after agent fails to buy windstorm insurance
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against her insurance agent, alleging the agent failed to return proceeds of a premium check the woman delivered to the agent.
Stag Parkway sues Windrider over unpaid bill
Stag Parkway has filed a breach of contract complaint against Windrider RV and Trailer and Steven L. Lackey, alleging they failed to pay a balance due for goods and services delivered to them.