New criminal charges against U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent has prompted the 5th Circuit judicial council to reopen its judicial misconduct investigation against the Houston judge.
For almost two months, the water-cooler topic around the Jefferson County Courthouse has been the bizarre medical malpractice trial carrying on in Judge Donald Floyd's 172nd District Court.
Samuel Kent Only weeks away from a trial stemming from sexual abuse of an employee, a federal judge in Houston has now been indicted for attacking another female court employee.
Valorie Davenport As if she were a stray steer, a bailiff for Judge Donald Floyd was ordered to go wrangle up a plaintiff's attorney who had wandered away from a trial to attend a hearing in a different court.
Judge Donald Floyd A week-long break and a surprise snow fall hasn't cooled tempers in the 172nd District Court, as Judge Donald Floyd renewed his threat on Monday, Dec. 12 to hold lawyers trying a medical malpractice case in contempt.
Judge Donald Floyd Following several outbursts, a medical-malpractice trial came to a brief halt on Wednesday, Dec. 3, when Judge Donald Floyd had the bailiff escort jurors out of his court so he could mediate a dispute between the opposing attorneys.
Mark Lanier If any Houstonians missed out on Miley Cyrus' record breaking show at the Livestock Show and Rodeo in March, they just might have another opportunity to see the tween queen perform this holiday season.
Alloy Products Corporation has filed a breach of contract complaint against Golden Triangle Pipe and Water Supplies, alleging it has failed to pay more than $300,000 due for pipe valve, fittings and other pipe components.
City leaders in Galveston are faced with the enormous task of bringing their city back to life after Hurricane Ike. Now they are also faced with a lawsuit by a local attorney that accuses officials of allowing affluent and influential residents to pass through roadblocks and reenter the city, while denying entry to others.
U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent HOUSTON -- U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent found himself on the other side of the bench Sept. 3 as he pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual abuse of a female employee before another federal judge in Houston.
Judge Donald Floyd has denied a motion for sanctions against Houston attorney Bill Voss for allegations he violated a court order in connection with litigation against a Beaumont company that deals in rare coins.
HOUSTON - Speaking to an audience of medical professionals and community leaders at the Ibn Sina Community Medical Center, Gov. Rick Perry today emphasized the importance of changing societal paradigms from hospital-based care to encouraging preventive care.
Judge Donald Floyd granted a motion to dismiss sanctions against two attorneys that represent plaintiffs in fraud litigation against a Beaumont coin company.
David Matthews TEXARKANA -- Texas resident Tammy Ledbetter suffered fatal injuries when the pickup truck she was riding in went into a spin and flipped. Her family believes the vehicle's accident was caused by a "violent blow-out" when the tread separated from the tire and are seeking $100 million in punitive damages for the "wanton and willful recklessness" of Cooper Tire and Rubber Company.