News from August 2007
Man files wrongful death suit against Christus after daughter dies from head injury
Zora Bowden was struck by a car backing out of a grocery store parking lot. She was admitted to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, where she died a few days later from blood collecting on the surface of her brain (subdural hematoma).
Couple sues doctor after daughter's obesity surgery
A Louisiana couple is suing a Port Neches doctor for ignoring their child after obesity surgery.
Crown Holdings sued for not turning off electricity
Marshall, Texas-Crown Holdings, formerly known as Crown Cork & Seal Company, is sued for not de-energizing a 480 volt electrical box.
Soccer fields named in honor of Quinn
Becky Quinn and her children gathered Aug. 14 for the official dedication of the soccer fields named in honor of her late husband, attorney Cris Quinn. A soccer field named in honor of a Beaumont attorney will celebrate what the man loved in life, rather than remind the community of the tragic circumstances of his death.
AG consumer alert: Expanded toy recall
The Office of the Attorney General is urging Texas consumers to stop using certain toys after Mattel, Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of more than 9 million toys due to lead poisoning hazards and potential choking risks.
'Sicko' solution misses the mark
Dr. Evelyn Tobias Merrill "Sicko," Michael Moore's cinematic criticism of the U.S. health care system, misses the mark.
Perry ceremonially signs port security bill
HOUSTON � Gov. Rick Perry ceremonially signed House Bill 3011 on Aug. 14, allowing the creation of a ship channel security district for the Port of Houston and empowering local authorities to partner with private sector companies to take an integrated, system-wide approach to enhancing port security.
Arizona couple crosses state lines to file benzene suit
Arizona residents Bobby and Nellye Hall are suing Arco of the Panhandle Inc., along with 19 other petrochemical companies, for manufacturing and distributing benzene and other toxic chemicals to the unaware public and for conspiring inflict Bobby with an "illness," most likely leukemia.
Oklahoma couple files benzene lawsuit in Jefferson County
Sooner Nation has never cared too much for Texas football, but at least two Oklahoma residents are fans of the Lone Star State's court system.
Woman sues PA school for $100,000
Joan Eulian is suing a Port Arthur elementary/middle school for $100,000. She claims she was injured while on the school's premise.
Seaman sues King Fisher under Jones Act
John Stevenson Donato Perez claims he was permanently injured while working on a vessel owned by King Fisher Marine Service. He is invoking the Jones Act and suing his employer.
Cop sues gun shop over weapon used in shootout
After a shootout on Interstate 10, a Beaumont police officer is suing the gun dealer that made the weapon available to the suspect.
Roses are red, but Houston man blue over florist followup
A Houston man sent a bouquet of roses to his girlfriend, but now blames the florist for letting his wife find out.
Electric shock on ship leads to lawsuit
Arnold & Itkin While employed as a marine electrician, Marcus Parker suffered an electrical shock and fell from a ladder onto the deck of a barge and is suing his employer and the ship's owner for his injuries.
Tracy hits Marshall courts with four suits against GM
E. Todd Tracy of Dallas has developed a passion for NASCAR through years in vehicle liability litigation. Marshall - Vehicle liability attorney E. Todd Tracy of Dallas filed four lawsuits against General Motors this past week in the Eastern District of Texas � Marshall Division.
Auto personal injury trial to start Tuesday
The automobile personal injury trial of Albert Lee and Louella Thomas vs. Victoria Belle Outlaw is slated to start Tuesday, Aug. 14, in Judge Milton Shuffield's 136th District Court.
Major security changes coming to courthouse
Jefferson County Commissioners Court Soon, the public can expect to spend anywhere from 15 to 45 seconds passing through metal detectors at the Jefferson County Courthouse main entrance while security officers X-ray their belongings.
Mom says Orange hospital turned away son
After being turned away from an Orange hospital, Mack Ivory White died of cardiac arrest later at a Galveston facility. White's mother claims the negligence of the doctors and staff in Orange were the cause of her son's death.
Fall through attic lands homeowner in court
Brian Sutton After being asked by her employer to retrieve an item from her employer's attic, Shirley Poullard says she fell through the ceiling and was left with serious injuries.
Crack open the courthouse
The Jefferson County District Court has finally gotten tough on plaintiff's attorneys who dodge paying filing fees.