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Inmate says neck surgery damaged vocal cords, sues doctors
GALVESTON - Complaining a medical procedure has left him with "severe permanent injuries," prison inmate Paul Edward Bearden has pursued legal action against Texas Department of Criminal Justice physicians. -
Legally Speaking: From the Mailbag
One of the intangible rewards that comes with writing a column like this is the hope that your words will have an impact on someone's life. -
Paralyzed inmate alleges medical neglect resulted in infection, amputation
GALVESTON - A paralyzed inmate with Texas Department of Criminal Justice alleges his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act have been violated since he was first incarcerated. -
Legally Speaking: Sixteen, and Life to Go (Part 1)
On Sept. 8, Chad Allen Uptergrove will turn 36 years old. But unlike most of us, he will not celebrate that birthday surrounded by family and friends. -
Inmate sues credit union over repossession of truck
GALVESTON - Claiming Amoco Federal Credit Union wrongfully repossessed his vehicle, an inmate in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice System has filed a lawsuit. -
Justices confirm prisoner's lawsuit as 'frivolous'
An inmate's appeal to reinstate a "frivolous" lawsuit against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was recently denied by justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals. -
Malpractice case dismissed over lack of expert report
GALVESTON - A local state district judge recently ruled in favor of a Texas City hospital in a convicted felon's $1.5 million medical malpractice lawsuit. -
U.S. Supreme Court: Texas protected from monetary damages by sovereign immunity in prisoner's religious freedom lawsuit
Thomas WASHINGTON � Texas prison keepers interfered with Harvey Sossamon's exercise of religion, but the state doesn't owe him a cent, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled on April 20. -
Muslim inmate claims TDCJ denied religious dietary restrictions
GALVESTON � A Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate claims he is not being served meals prepared in accordance to his religion's laws, recent court documents say. -
Inmate claims medical staff botched several procedures
GALVESTON - An inmate at the Larry Gist Unit in Beaumont claims he underwent a number of medical procedures six years ago which caused him health problems, recent court documents say. -
Frivolous suit-filing inmate shut down by appeals court for third time
A Jefferson County inmate, who has filed more than four dozen lawsuits during his tenure at the Mark Stiles Unit, lost his third appeal in two years, as Beaumont justices refused to lift sanctions against him. -
Inmate sues medical facilities for falsely diagnosing cancer
GALVESTON � A Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate is suing the University of Texas Medical Branch, John Sealy Hospital and three unnamed physicians over a false cancer diagnosis. -
Federal inmate indicted for threatening judge
A 57-year-old federal inmate has been arrested on charges of threatening a U.S. District Court Judge in the Western District of Texas. -
Inmate goes 0-for-2 in suit against TDCJ
Four years ago, a former judge dismissed prisoner Cedric Nickerson's lawsuit against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with prejudice. -
Inmate strikes out twice with appeals court
A Jefferson County inmate, who has filed more than four dozen lawsuits during his tenure at the Mark Stiles Unit, saw his case against several employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the University of Texas Medical Branch dismissed by appellate justices last Thursday. -
Jury finds in TDCJ's favor, no damages awarded
Two former Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees alleging discrimination will collect nothing from their past employer as jurors found in TDCJ's favor on Wednesday, Nov. 4. -
Former TDCJ director testifies he failed to investigate employee's discrimination claims
John Morgan A retired Texas Department of Criminal Justice director testified this week that it was his "solution" to transfer former employee Bonnie Young rather than independently investigate her numerous claims against fellow TDCJ employees. -
TDCJ on trial for discriminating against white employee
Morgan The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is on trial this week for allegedly discriminating against a pair of past employees, who allege TDCJ supervisors retaliated against them for "blowing the whistle" on illegal activities. -
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Aug. 25-28, 2009 -
Prison worker sues TDCJ over back pay
A Jefferson County woman claiming the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has failed to fully compensate her is suing the department for more than two years' back pay.