News from October 2009
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Oct. 9-15, 2009
IP for Your Business: Seven Steps for Reducing Patent Litigation Budgets While Increasing Effectiveness (Part I)
Increasingly, every industry and size of business feels the pain of patent litigation. Even small or medium-sized businesses are not exempt.
Lawsuit alleges anti-psychotic medication caused diabetes
A Texas woman is claiming the medication she took for a mental disorder caused her to develop diabetes, and says the medication's risks were not worth the benefits.
Bad windows shut out successful hurricane repair
GALVESTON - A Galveston man accuses a Georgia-based window company and its Texas branch of performing post-Hurricane Ike work on his home that resulted in negative marks from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, recent court documents say.
Train conductor loses footing, sues railroad
A Union Pacific Railroad conductor claims the footing in his work area was unsafe causing him to fall and injure his back and leg.
Plaintiff's lawyer feud results in double whammy litigation
Youngdahl Two similar suits over attorney's fees filed by two separate plaintiff's lawyers in two different counties have been put on hold while the cases' two respective judges attempt to consolidate the litigation.
Legally Speaking: Extreme Debt Collecting
In last week's column, I related the experience of a young Illinois woman who found herself on the receiving end of a debt collection notice � sent via her social networking page!
Cleaning worker loses finger in machine, files product liability suit
MARSHALL � While Jose Garcia passed by a cleaning machine, his hand was sucked into an uncovered hole into the machine's fan blade, severing the fingers on his right hand.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct. 14-21, 2009
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 15-20, 2009
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts, Oct. 6-20, 2009
McConnell tapped tobacco war chest to fund 9-year lead paint battle
McConnell PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Special from PublicNuisanceWire.com)- For nine years prospective federal judge nominee Jack McConnell battled paint makers with boundless powers he received from attorneys general he helped elect.
Contractor sues to recover payment for hurricane repairs on Galveston condos
GALVESTON - An Alabama construction company claims a Galveston homeowners association owes it money for work done on a condominium complex in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, recent court documents say.
New Jersey rockers to play for Houston lawyer's holiday party
Bon Jovi The who's who in Houston will be watching their mail boxes in the next few weeks as invitations go out to plaintiffs' lawyer W. Mark Lanier's holiday party with this year's musical guest Bon Jovi.
Family of deceased deputy files wrongful death suit against truck driver
MARSHALL � While he was responding to a domestic disturbance call with emergency lights and sirens activated, Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Dale C. Sherrill was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle.
Perry's Supreme Court appointment draws praise
Justice Eva Guzman accepts the nomination to the Texas Supreme Court by Gov. Rick Perry on Oct. 8. AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)-The newest member of the Texas Supreme Court will provide a reliably conservative voice on the state high court, a legal observer said.
Testimony focuses on billing as doctor's trial against hospital continues
Computer problems kept the bill box empty during his first few months of employment with Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital, testified Dr. James Grubbs on Monday.
Jefferson County bar to celebrate Pro Bono Week
The Jefferson County Bar Association will take time to recognize the valuable work lawyers do at no charge to represent those who cannot afford civil legal assistance.
BP sued over chemical release at Texas City refinery
GALVESTON - A Houston attorney filed suit against BP Products North America Inc. on behalf of a group of workers who claim they were exposed to hazardous fumes while in the vicinity of the oil giant's Texas City facility two years ago.
Five plaintiffs name 84 companies as defendants in asbestos suit
Five people have filed an asbestos suit against 84 defendant corporations, alleging either they or a recently deceased relative developed an asbestos related disease.