Marilyn Tennissen News
MicroUnity, Sony reach settlement in patent suit
California company MicroUnity Systems recently reached a settlement in a patent infringement case against Sony over technology used in PlayStation systems.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Sanderson to rule on Lemon Law case
John Read says the new car he bought from a Beaumont dealer was so rusted out that he was afraid to drive it. Mike Smith Autoplex and GM say the few rusted bolts were replaceable and offered to fix the problems for free.
This Just In: Orange County
Nov. 20
This Just In: Jefferson County
Nov. 29
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 11/29/2007 Certificate #: 71811
Quaids sue drug maker over children's overdose
Actor Dennis Quaid and his wife Kimberly filed suit Dec. 4 against the manufacturer of heparin, claiming the drug maker's labeling and design were the cause of a massive overdose of their newborn twins, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 11/26/2007 Certificate #: 71786
Tips for shopping safely from home
Shopping from home allows the convenience of sitting in jammies with a warm cup of cocoa at 2 a.m. instead of battling crowds, checkout lines and the race to find a parking space.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Ford to settle suits over Explorer rollovers
2001 Ford Explorer Ford Motor Co. has agreed to a settlement that will put an end to all the outstanding lawsuits claiming its Explorer SUV is prone to rollovers.
Coin fraud attorneys say sanctions motion is PR stunt by opposing counsel
Lawyers in a coin fraud case say the opposing counsels' motion for sanctions against them is nothing more than a public relations move to divert attention from the coin company's deceptive activities.
Conn's alleges former manager committed fraud
Conn's Appliances is alleging that a former store manager made fraudulent transfers to his personal credit card.
Widow says nursing home's negligence allowed husband's repeated falls
Dan Packard The widow of a nursing home resident claims that because physicians and staff at the facility failed to properly supervise her husband, he fell numerous times and sustained injuries that ultimately led to his death.
Shoppers file suit against Wal-Mart for 2005 'Black Friday' pepper spray incident
On "Black Friday" 2005, hundreds of shoppers flooded the Wal-Mart in Beaumont in the pre-dawn hours to take advantage of rock-bottom prices on laptop computers and other electronics.
All Aboard! KCS Holiday Express visits Southeast Texas
The Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train brought Santa and his elves to Beaumont on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Woman claims low wires caused husband's electrocution, sues Entergy for wrongful death
On June 9, 2007, Kevin Lee Presley was performing repairs on a dump truck owned by his employer Jackey Derryberry of Fairway Construction at the NAPA Auto Parts Store in Montgomery.
Floyd to consider contempt sanctions against coin fraud attorneys
A Jefferson County judge will decide next week if three attorneys are in contempt for ignoring his order to stop all contact with clients of a Beaumont coin company.