News from November 2008
Suit alleges Digitek contained double dose of active ingredient
MARSHALL � Already at risk for heart problems from pre-existing health conditions, several East Texas patients allege they began to experience new symptoms after they began taking the prescription drug Digitek.
Plaintiff in car wreck trial lands victory, but leaves empty handed
Joel Sprott Last year, Nathaniel Stephens sued Ashleigh Petry over a rear-end collision. Last week, jurors concluded it was Petry's negligence that caused the car wreck. Nonetheless, Stephens left the courthouse empty handed.
Galveston woman sues in-law, loan company over fraudulent loan
GALVESTON � A Galveston County woman accuses her daughter-in-law and a student loan services company of ruining her credit, recent court documents say.
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WALTER L RIVERS VS. KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO
Texas trial lawyers spend millions in 2008 election cycle to support Democratic candidates
AUSTIN � Personal injury trial lawyers poured millions of dollars into Texas elections this cycle, including more than $6 million to front groups and the Texas Democratic Party, a grass roots organization reported Nov. 24.
Male gender discrimination suit has become 'moot,' appeals court says
Representing the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the Texas Attorney General's Office has opted to settle with a disgruntled male employee claiming gender discrimination.
Texas SC denies another claim by heirs of Padre Island
A recent decision by the Texas Supreme Court shuts down another dispute over the ownership of Padre Island by heirs of Padre Nicholas Balli. The court denied the plaintiffs' claim that a deed signed more than 150 years ago was a fraud.
Beaumont man sues five cops over alleged beating at traffic stop
A Beaumont man has filed suit against five Beaumont police officers, alleging two of the officers beat and shot him with a Taser gun during a routine traffic stop.
Couple sues church over past due property taxes
A Jefferson County couple has filed a breach of contract complaint against a church, alleging it failed to pay back property taxes on a property the couple purchased.
Court dismisses insurance company appeal after settlement reached
Justices on the Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals have dismissed an appeal by an insurance company after a settlement was reached.
Miley Cyrus to perform at Lanier holiday bash
Mark Lanier If any Houstonians missed out on Miley Cyrus' record breaking show at the Livestock Show and Rodeo in March, they just might have another opportunity to see the tween queen perform this holiday season.
Crashing an industry
If you're wondering why the once mighty U.S. auto industry is in desperation seeking a savior, Tyler's Bill Cooper could prove instructive.
Crane company wants collapse victims' case moved to Harris County
BEAUMONT - Deep South Crane and Rigging Company, defending itself against lawsuits in Jefferson County over a crane collapse in Houston, seeks to transfer the cases to Harris County.
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Sony hit with $18.5 million verdict in patent infringement suit over music chip technology
MARSHALL, Texas -- The Sony Corp. was hit with an $18.5 million verdict recently when a Texas jury determined it had infringed on a patent held by Agere Systems.
Lawyer may face sanctions over whereabouts of expert witness
Brad Allen BEAUMONT � When Brad Allen, attorney for GuideOne Insurance, pleaded to delay a trial because expert witness Mark West lay in a hospital bed after he was thrown by a horse, the hospital had already sent West home.
Texas SC stops attempt to forum shop by Houston attorney
Lance Lubel AUSTIN � Attorney Lance Lubel of Houston tried a trick to pick a judge he wanted, but the Texas Supreme Court wouldn't allow it.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 11/12/2008 Certificate #: 73754
Study: Costs of U.S. tort system increases to $252 billion
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The souring U.S. economy is likely to bring a flurry of lawsuit filings, a report says.
Recent patent infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Nov. 13-14, 2008