Marilyn Tennissen News
Mikal Watts withdraws from U.S. Senate race
Mikal Watts Citing family reasons, Corpus Christi plaintiffs' attorney Mikal Watts, a Democratic candidate for John Cornyn's spot in the U.S. Senate, has withdrawn from the race.
BBB sponsors annual senior expo
"Elvis" Wade will perform at the BBB Senior Expo The Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas and its Consumer Education Foundation are once again presenting a fun-filled and educational day for senior citizens.
Red Mass gives judiciary time for reflection
Each fall before the U.S. Supreme Court convenes on the first Monday in October, the Justices gather at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., to join in a celebration of the Red Mass.
New business licenses/assumed names issued by the Jefferson County Clerk
Orig. Filing Date: 10/11/2007 Certificate #: 71536
Texas discovery rules make case research daunting task
Dr. Jay T. Segarra made millions testifying as an expert in asbestos and silicosis cases around the country, including lawsuits in Jefferson and Orange counties. Recently Dr. Segarra's diagnostic techniques came into question when defendants in a large asbestos case in Philadelphia asked that his testimony be banned from proceedings.
DVT cases in Texas could soar following California ruling
A recent decision by a federal judge in California may open the doors for lawsuits by travelers who say airlines are responsible for their life-threatening blood clots, an issue that has been in mid-air since a Texas appellate court decision more than five years ago.
Recent patent/copyright infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Bridge City couple sues woman that crashed into house
Reckless drivers frequently face lawsuits for colliding with other cars, but a Bridge City couple is taking a woman to court for colliding with their house.
Recent real estate foreclosures
Jefferson County
Texas judge says florist case must be tried in New York
A Houston man sent a bouquet of roses to his girlfriend, and then sued the florist for letting his wife find out. But a federal judge in Texas dismissed the case on Oct. 15, leaving the man with the option to refile his suit in another state.
South Texas State Fair celebrates 65 years
The South Texas State Fair runs through Oct. 21 at Ford Park. Since 1942, the Young Men's Business League has brought great rides, great food and great fun to Beaumont with the South Texas State Fair.
With a grand opening on Oct. 11, the Fair will run through Oct. 21 at Ford Park on Interstate 10.
New business licenses/assumed names issued by the Jefferson County Clerk
Orig. Filing Date: 10/04/2007 Certificate #: 71479
Recent copyright/patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Port of Port Arthur suing Flanagan for delinquent invoices
The James J. Flanagan Shipping Corp., headquartered in Beaumont, is a general contract stevedore that loads and unloads thousands of ships and handles millions of dollars worth of cargo every year all along the Gulf Coast at facilities from Brownsville to New Orleans. But now one of its oldest clients is taking Flanagan to court for around $14,000 in invoices.
Asbestos expert used in local cases comes under scrutiny
Dr. Jay T. Segarra is a Mississippi Gulf coast resident. For almost a decade, Dr. Jay T. Segarra was considered the lung disease expert local plaintiffs lawyers called on to testify in their massive asbestos cases.
Woman sues for post-op infection
Susan Loe had a hysterectomy in July 2005. The wound from her surgery did not heal completely for almost two years.