David Yates News
Sterilization judge denied quash in elder guardian racketeering lawsuit
OHIO - The Honorable Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Sherrie Miday denied Lorain County Probate Judge James T. Walther’s motion to quash last week in response to a forlorn husband's request for his wife’s adult guardianship records, according to a press release.
TLR Foundation releases 'Evaluating Judicial Selection in Texas: A Comparative Study of State Judicial Selection Methods'
AUSTIN—The Texans for Lawsuit Reform Foundation has released its latest paper, “Evaluating Judicial Selection in Texas: A Comparative Study of State Judicial Selection Methods,” an in-depth study comparing the methods used by various states to select their judges.
Beaumont man sues BPD, alleges police threw him to ground, stomped on chest and never gave reason as to why
BEAUMONT – The city of Beaumont and its police department have been hit with a lawsuit alleging that a man was brutally assaulted by officers then let go without an explanation ever being given as to why he was attacked in the first place.
Wow Foods employee claims manager threatened to fire her for not buying booze
BEAUMONT – Wow Foods Concepts is being sued by an employee claiming that she was threatened with termination if she did not buy offsite alcohol for a manager.
Vidor resident lands $518K verdict in trial of car wreck suit
BEAUMONT – A Vidor resident recently landed a jury verdict worth more than half a million dollars following the trial of an automobile collision lawsuit.
RMQ client awarded $50K for mental anguish following med-mal trial, no other damages awarded
BEAUMONT – A lawsuit brought over a post-surgical infection was recently called up for trial and ended with a jury awarding the plaintiff $50,000 for his mental anguish.
Ferguson Law’s week – three trials, three counties, three wins
BEAUMONT – With other area law firms struggling to find courtroom victory, The Ferguson Law Firm continues its streak of courthouse success. In one week in August, the firm deployed three different lawyers to three different counties, and all brought back wins in motor vehicle cases.
Allstate hit with $30K verdict in suit over underinsured benefits
BEAUMONT – A jury recently awarded a Port Arthur man more than $30,000 in damages in a lawsuit brought over underinsured motorist benefits.
Judge Wortham stays six TWIA suits without hearing, Daly & Black wants cases moved to MDL
BEAUMONT – Earlier this month, Judge Baylor Wortham, 136th District Court, stayed six Hurricane Harvey lawsuits without having a hearing on the matter.
Harris County Attorney Ryan approved to go after violators of floodplain regulations
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan gained approval during Tuesday’s Commissioners Court to pursue expedited litigation against violators of floodplain regulations.
Brent Coon lands $5M verdict against UPR in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – On Sept. 23, a federal court jury returned a unanimous verdict of $5 million in favor of an injured railroad worker against his employer, the freight-hauling Union Pacific Railroad, according to a Brent Coon & Associates press release.
Texas opioid MDL judge grants motion to sever Purdue Pharma – distributors to file motion to reconsider
Texas opioid MDL judge grants motion to sever Purdue Pharma – distributors to file motion to reconsider
Phipps Deacon Purnell argues disclosure of solicitation of Bastrop County for opioid litigation would expose trade secrets
BASTROP – Rather than freely fork over the records, Bastrop County and Phipps Deacon Purnell have turned to Texas’ chief attorney in hopes of keeping just how the firm went about soliciting county officials for an opioid lawsuit payday under wraps.
Hartman loses appeal in suit stemming from arrest while trying to serve judge during court
BEAUMONT – From trying to serve a judge during court to being involved in a bounty hunt gone very wrong, Stephen Hartman has grabbed his share of headlines over the past years.
Harris County Attorney Ryan files brief in lawsuits seeking to stop new public charge rule
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed a friend of the court brief last week in lawsuits seeking to stop the Trump Administration’s new public charge rule.
TWIA victorious following trial of hail suit, testimony given that roof shingles were ‘hand manipulated’
ANGLETON – A unanimous jury recently found in favor of the Texas Windstorm Association in a hailstorm lawsuit brought by a Brazoria County resident.
Intercontinental Hotels Group named in sexual assault suit, Buzbee Law Firm handling case
HOUSTON – The Buzbee Law Firm has brought a lawsuit on behalf of a woman claiming sexual assault.
Woman injured lifting box of batteries, sues Advance Auto Parts for $1M
BEAUMONT – A local woman is suing Advance Auto Parts for injuries she allegedly received after lifting a box of batteries.
Woman slips on poster board, sues Walmart for $1M
BEAUMONT – A local woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores of Texas for injuries she allegedly received when she slipped on a piece of poster board.
State of Florida sued for trafficking and abuse of elderly under guardianship
SAN ANTONIO - A group of adult children sued the state of Florida’s governor and attorney general in Florida Northern District Court, alleging that, under court appointed guardianship, their parents’ estate, assets, 401k funds, social security money, jewelry, cars and homes are being stolen.