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Falling bricks leads to worker's suit against BP, others
GALVESTON � After being struck on the head by falling bricks, a Galveston man has filed suit against BP and two other companies. -
Wrongful death suit filed after recent fatality at BP
Tony Buzbee GALVESTON � The family of a Galveston County contract worker who was killed while working at a local petroleum refinery three weeks ago is seeking damages from his employer and the facility's owner, recent court documents say. -
Worker sues Zachry after battle with air hose
GALVESTON � A Galveston County man has accused two Delaware corporations and their Texas subsidiary of negligence over an incident in which an air hose snared and struck him while he worked at a local petroleum facility, recent court documents say. -
Abbott signs agreement with Shell to curb youth smoking
Abbott AUSTIN-Shell Oil Products U.S. has signed an agreement with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott aimed at curbing underage smoking. -
Only one BP civil case remains after four more settlements
After more than 4,000 suits filed against BP by victims of the 2005 explosion at its Texas City refinery, there is now only one civil case left on the books. -
Officer Breiner forced back into arbitration, but still can sue city
After a month-long break, Beaumont Police officer Keith Breiner, who was suspended for having sex with prostitutes, will have to return to the arbitration table after a judge denied his requests for an injunction and plea to the jurisdiction. -
Judge to decide if union agreement trumps constitution in police sex scandal case
Beaumont Police Chief Frank Coffin Jr. Following an Aug. 20 jurisdiction hearing, a local judge must now turn to the scales of Lady Justice and decide if a suspended Beaumont police officer's constitutional rights outweigh a collective bargaining agreement. -
Prosecutors say BP is living up to safety standards spelled out in plea agreement
Despite victims' complaints to the contrary, federal prosecutors say BP is complying with the safety requirements spelled out in its plea agreement. -
Asbestos suit names 72 corporations as defendants
Bryan Blevins Provost Umphrey attorney Bryan Blevins has filed an asbestos suit that names 72 corporations as defendants, court papers show. -
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
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BPD officer suspended in prostitution sting gets TRO against department
A Beaumont police officer suspended for having sex with prostitutes during a sting operation has obtained a temporary restraining order against the department to stay his scheduled Aug. 1 termination. -
Not just AGs sicking outside counsel on big business
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys for Janssen Pharmaceutica, fighting a collection of suits over the company's antipsychotic drug Risperdal, are trying to make sure a major Houston-based plaintiffs firm isn't steering the Governor's office in Pennsylvania. -
BP trial ends in settlement after nine weeks
GALVESTON � Jurors in the latest trial arising from the March 2005 explosions at the BP refinery in Texas City like those before them will not get a chance to deliberate, as the four remaining plaintiffs settled their claims Monday evening. -
Benzene lawsuit names 41 companies as defendants
Darren Brown A local couple is pursuing a benzene claim against 41 chemical and oil companies that they allege failed to adequately test their products before placing them on the market. -
BP continues defense as more plaintiffs settle out of court
GALVESTON � BP launched its defense as the third trial arising from the March 2005 explosions at the petroleum company's Texas City refinery entered its eighth week. -
Criss to Coon: Wrap it up
Judge Susan Criss GALVESTON � Galveston County 212th District Judge Susan Criss has given plaintiffs' attorney Brent Coon of Beaumont up until noon on July 8 to finish the seven-week trial against BP. -
Jones Act suit filed for asbestos exposure
Former Seaman Edgar Taylor has filed a Jones Act asbestos suit against Amoco Shipping, where he worked in the 1940s. -
Worker tells story of blast experience as BP trial continues
GALVESTON - Jurors in the trial arising from the March 2005 explosion at a BP refinery in Texas City listened to testimony from a worker who was on the premises when the incident first occurred. -
Air expert claims BP knew risks of blow-down stack use
GALVESTON � The third trial arising from the March 2005 explosion at a BP facility in Texas City enters its fourth week with a California-based air quality expert on the stand. -
BP victims want high court to look at plea agreement
GALVESTON � The U.S. Supreme Court could intervene in the mass litigation against BP resulting from the 2005 explosion at its Texas City refinery.