News from July 2008
Aug. 2008 172nd District Court
WESTGATE CHURCH OF CHRIST VS. GUIDEONE LLOYDS INSURANCE CO ET AL
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, July 18-22, 2008
Capitol Comment: Measured Steps to Ease Housing Crisis
The housing crisis is eroding the confidence of our nation's homeowners, financial institutions and investors at an accelerating rate.
Stockyards Act created in 1921 to protect competition in meat, poultry industry
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reinterpreted the Packers and Stockyards Act in a case by poultry farmers against Pilgrim's Pride.
Andrade named new Texas secretary of state
Esperanza "Hope" Andrade AUSTIN � Esperanza "Hope" Andrade of San Antonio became the first Hispanic woman to serve as Texas secretary of state Wednesday when she was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry.
Alvin merchant sues AT&T over yellow page ad
ORANGE -- Upset that a competitor's Yellow Pages ad is above his, Troy McLehany has filed suit against AT&T. McLehany alleges AT&T choice in ad location has "overshadowed" his company which will cost him potential customers.
Mississippi woman trips, sues Tuffy's
ORANGE -- A Mississippi woman is suing a popular Mauriceville restaurant, claiming the diner negligently failed to warn patrons that its floors were uneven.
Garbage man claims no warning about dangers of heavy trash lifting
ORANGE -- A garbage man who allegedly hurt himself while manually picking up trash cans has filed a lawsuit against Waste Management of Texas, claiming the company failed to "warn him of the dangerous condition."
Recent real estate foreclosures in Jefferson and Orange counties
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson and Orange counties
Orange suit names 43 companies for man's asbestos exposure
Bryan Blevins ORANGE -- Sherry Hearne is suing the A.O. Smith Corp. and 42 other companies for monetary compensation for her benefactor's alleged asbestos-related death, court papers show.
Texas City sued for taking tractor
GALVESTON � There is a cliche that says you can't fight city hall, but one Texas City man is nonetheless giving it a yeoman's try.
Orange couple says rental company employee assaulted children
Clay Dugas An Orange County couple is suing American Home RTO, claiming one of the company's employees entered their home and assaulted their minor children.
Suit alleges Wal-Mart damaged engine during oil change
ORANGE -- Jules Daniel went to the Orange Wal-Mart to pick up some groceries and have the oil changed in his pickup last year. Shortly after he left the store, the truck froze up and the engine died.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts, July 3-17, 2008
Appeals court breaks from precedent on Stockyards Act ruling in Pilgrim's Pride case
TEXARKANA -- A group of chicken farmers claim Pilgrim's Pride founder Bo Pilgrim is being unfairly compensated for the chicks he raises for the company, and an appeals court made a bold decision that could make it easier for the farmers to argue their case.
Legally Speaking: "They Dropped Their Briefs, But They Didn't Lose Their Appeal � Lawyers Posing Nude"
John G. Browning Lawyers, particularly those who regularly ply their trade in the courtroom, are rarely accused of shying away from attention. But there's a difference between not being shy and being downright exhibitionist.
Beaumont man gets TRO to stop house demolition
1715 McFaddin St. Hoping to rehabilitate a dilapidated house on McFaddin Street before the city of Beaumont can bulldoze it, Wesley Schlett sought and received a temporary restraining order against the city.
Not just AGs sicking outside counsel on big business
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys for Janssen Pharmaceutica, fighting a collection of suits over the company's antipsychotic drug Risperdal, are trying to make sure a major Houston-based plaintiffs firm isn't steering the Governor's office in Pennsylvania.
'Built Ford Tough' slogan basis of another suit against Ford
Petrotex Fuels Inc. voided its Ford truck's warranty by having an engine-stressing, aftermarket part installed. When the truck blew a gasket, Petrotex had to pay $6,000 in out-of-pocket expenses.
Suit says Sears failed to warn shoppers that lawnmowers could fall
Two years ago, a local woman says her foot was injured at Sears when a lawnmower toppled off an overhead display shelf.