News from July 2007
Man invokes Jones Act, sues for neck injury
An Orion Marine project Elton Moore injured his neck while attempting to load a cement saw unto a trailer.
Family claims asbestos caused husband's lung cancer, sues Chevron
Kieth Hyde The family of the late Lee Robinson Sr. is suing Chevron U.S.A. and Texaco for negligently exposing their benefactor to asbestos during his employment at a Port Neches plant.
Fall from ladder at Motiva leads to suit
While climbing a ladder, Patrick Kennedy claims he was "overwhelmed by exhaustion and fumes," causing him to fall and injure himself. He is suing Connex International Inc. and Motiva Enterprises for "failing to provide (him) with proper training and supervision."
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division
Inmates allege unfit conditions, retaliation after hurricane
Beaumont Federal Correctional Complex When Hurricane Rita ripped through Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana in September 2005, it tore up thousands of utility poles and caused the largest power grid outage in Entergy's history. Hunddreds of thousands of residents were left sweltering in the stifling, late summer heat for almost two weeks.
Avandia study piques attorneys' interest at how-to-sue seminar
Houston attorney Mark Lanier CHICAGO � One million American diabetics take Avandia pills, and if more of them would suffer heart attacks attorneys could get rich.
Dead mockingbirds lead to $10K fine for drilling company
Northern Mockingbird In the Harper Lee novel of the same name, Atticus Finch says it is a sin "to kill a mockingbird." Turns out it's also against the law.
Dwight Harrison sues NFL over pension
Dwight Harrison in 1974 with the Buffalo Bills Former professional football player Dwight Webster Harrison has asked Federal Judge Marcia Crone to stop the NFL from cutting off his benefits and pension.
Patent case against Halliburton moves to Texas federal court
On July 9, the case of M-I SWACO vs. Halliburton Energy Services Inc. was removed from a California Federal Court and officially transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, Judge Leonard Davis presiding.
172nd Court District, Judge Floyd, July 1-31
172ND HEARINGS
136th Court District, Judge Shuffield, July 1-30
136TH HEARINGS
60th Court District, Judge Sanderson, July 1--31
60th Hearings
Beaumont couple sues Capitol County for insurance claim
A Beaumont couple has sued Capitol County insurance after the company denied their claim for hurricane repairs.
Suit against Bally Fitness moves to federal court
In May, the Record reported on an Iraq Army veteran who was "worked up" over what he claims were fraudulent charges for a workout. On July 2, Army Lt. Col. Bryan Lawson's lawsuit against Bally Fitness and American Express was plucked from Judge Floyd's 172nd District Court and seated in federal court.
Suit claims asbestos caused refinery worker's colon cancer, death
J. Keith Hyde William Holmes, a local refinery worker, died of colon cancer more than a year ago. His benefactor, Joy Holmes, claims William's cancer was caused by asbestos and is suing Chevron U.S.A. and Texaco for negligently exposing him to the "toxic" dust during his employment at the Port Arthur plant.
Laundromat door falls, injures PA woman
Last month Chantel Laurent paid a visit to EZ Washateria in Port Arthur for "business purposes." She alleges that when she entered the laundry mat, an unhinged door fell on her, causing Laurent to suffer serious and permanent injuries, plus mental anguish.
PA warrant roundup set for July 25
Those with outstanding warrants have a last chance to pay up.
Shoe giant aborts mission on TX 'rocket docket' patent lawsuit
TYLER, TX -- It had the potential for some exciting legal foot-to-foot contact, but cooler heads eventually prevailed.
Texas gets cured
Four years after instituting sweeping medical malpractice lawsuit reforms, Texas has gone from a doctor shortage to a doctor surplus.
Huntsman terminates Basell merger, will sell to Hexion
The Huntsman Corporation announced July 12 that it has terminated the merger agreement with Basell AF and has agreed to a definitive merger agreement with Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., an Apollo Management LP portfolio company.