News from April 2007
City goes to Supreme Court to help keep union proposal at bay
AUSTIN -- The Texas Supreme Court could soon decide the outcome of a controversial effort to force the city of McAllen and its police union to arbitrate disputes.
Episiotomy delivers doctor to court, settlement reached
Before the medical malpractice trial of a Jefferson County doctor began on Monday, April 16, prospective jurors were warned the content of the trial -- complications following an episiotomy -- may turn even the strongest of stomachs.
Record reporters subpoenaed by Coon
Jefferson County District Judge Donald Floyd has allowed Beaumont plaintiff's attorney Brent Coon to depose staff members of the Southeast Texas Record.
Pushing around the press
Plaintiff's lawyer Brent Coon thinks the multi-million dollar lawsuits he pursues in our county courts aren't newsworthy. We disagree, and because we do, he wants our news reporters hauled before a judicial tribunal.
This Just In: Orange County
Recent civil filings in Orange County District Courts, April 4-9
This Just In: Jefferson County
Recent civil filings in Jefferson County District Courts, April 4-11
Press Club weighs in on copycat effect
FBI Agent Ann Figeuras, center, discusses the copycat phenomenon with the Press Club of Southeast Texas April 12. She was part of a media panel that included Brian Pearson of the Beaumont Enterprise, left, and David Lowell of KFDM-TV, right. Does reporting on school "hit lists" and bomb threats add to the problem? Do daily news organizations empower the perp?
Woman forced into medical retirement claims discrimination
Gregory Cox of Provost Umphrey Stacey Bratton has filed a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil for being forced to take medical retirement. She is claiming discrimination.
Man claims Motiva's carelessness caused his brain damage
Thomas and Wan Man claims Motiva's carelessness caused his brain damage
PA neighborhood sues Huntsman for noxious gases
Brock Akers An entire Port Arthur neighborhood has banded together and filed a lawsuit against the chemical plant next door for not abiding by the "good neighbor policy."
Jury clears PA doctor, but awards $100,000 to girl who's throat caught on fire during surgery
Ron Rainey Dr. Nabil Ghabrial never stopped caressing his crucifix necklace during his eight-day trial. His prayers were answered on Thursday, April 12, as jurors cleared him of all negligence charges.
Woman's suit says misdiagnosis, delays led to ruptured appendix
A Newton County woman says inadequate medical treatment and diagnosis resulted in a ruptured appendix.
Retirement home worker sues for injury
An employee of a Beaumont retirement home has filed a suit against her employer for injuries she sustained on the job.
Fallng frames leads to suit
A local woman hit by falling frames hopes a store will get the picture from a personal injury lawsuit.
Wreck of classic car leads to suit
The owner of a "fully restored" car in "immaculate condition" is seeking damages for repair of the car as well as his medical expenses after a collision.
Bank files for foreclosure against Orange homeowners
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. has filed a request for a foreclosure order against Roosevelt and Patricia Spears of Orange.
Shocking experience leads man to file suit
Bolts of electricity coursed through Percy Flannigan's body until his wife could unplug the machine.
Hamilton sues Allstate for not paying claim
Woman sues Allstate for denying hurricane claim
Vigil set to remember crime victims
Each April since 1981, Office for Victims of Crime, a division of the U.S. Department of Justice, has helped lead communities throughout the country in their observances of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Rallies, candlelight vigils and a host of commemorative activities are held each year to promote victims' rights and to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.
Texas senators urge funds for channel project
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) Texas senators want to make sure that the local waterway is included in upcoming legislation.