News from May 2007
60th Court District, Judge Sanderson, June 1-30
60th Court District
Poe's district office to hold open office hours
U.S. Rep. Ted Poe U.S. Rep. Ted Poe (TX-02) announced that his Jefferson County District office will hold open office hours throughout the county.
This Just In
This Just In: Recent civil filings in Jefferson County District Courts, May 25-May 30
Woman sues for auto collision
Pamela Paige Bigler is suing David Neal Guy for an auto collision that occurred on more than a year ago.
Equipment lease in question after Internet company sale
After selling their Internet company, an Orange couple has been left with a debt for equipment they say the new owner should have paid.
Company files injunction to stop former employee from stealing customers
Hoping to stop a Hardin County man from moving in on its territory, Southwest Building Systems has filed a restraining order against Clinton Grisham.
Unknown man driving stolen car hits woman, insurer won't pay
Christopher Kirchmer Almost two years ago, an unknown man driving a stolen Mustang ran a stop sign and struck Ethelene Jean-Louis, permanently injuring her. The car thief was never apprehended.
Lawmakers close venue loophole for dredging suits
Rep. Corbin Van Arsdale In a legislative session fraught with battles to unseat House Speaker Tom Craddick, Texas lawmakers were able to agree on at least one measure that is big news for the state's maritime industry.
Couple sues for denying a "portion" of hurricane claim
Freddie and Zohreh Shahrodi are the latest Jefferson County residents to sue their insurance provider for not paying their full claim following Hurricane Rita.
Plaza owner defaults on loans, bank sues for nearly $300,000
Texas State Bank claims Christopher Comalander, president of the Beaumont Town and Country Plaza, Inc., has defaulted on his loans and owes the bank nearly $300,000.
Recent business licenses/assumed names
Recent business licenses/assumed names filed with the Jefferson County Clerk, May 24-29, 2007
Pro Bono Program provides legal service to indigent, low income
The second annual Spindletop Spin bike tour will be held June 9 to benefit the Jefferson County Bar Association Pro Bono Program.
Spindletop Spin to raise funds for pro bono program
It's time again for hundreds of cyclists to take the roads, but they won't be riding only for fun and exercise but to raise money for a program that provides free legal services to those in need.
Recent home foreclosures in Jefferson and Orange counties
Recent home foreclosures in Jefferson and Orange counties, May 10-29
Companies dispute contract for rig work
G.S.-Hydro claims Beacon Maritime, Inc. still owes the company nearly $300,000 for work performed on a Beacon oil rig back in Feburary of 2006.
Shopper at electronics store sues Best Buy for injuries
A Jefferson County woman was shopping for electronics when she claims she was injured at a Best Buy store in Beaumont.
Texas AG's trash trawlers bag checks for sixth ID-protection suit
Greg Abbott announces action against Check 'n Go AUSTIN -- It's a rare fisherman who shifts from where the fish are biting, no matter how bad it might smell there.
Perry urges Texans to prepare for hurricane season
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry, along with the National Weather Service and the Governor's Division of Emergency Management, is urging all Texans to be prepared for the 2007 hurricane season, which officially started June 1.
Legally Speaking: A Swing and a Miss on Personal Responsibility
Everyone copes with the grief of losing a loved one in different ways. On the road to what will hopefully be acceptance and hope, we go through stages of shock, denial, guilt, anger, and sadness over such loss. Some people, however, add another stage that Elisabeth Kubler-Ross would never have imagined: frivolous litigation.
Settlement reached in Dillard's suit
Rather than battle it out in court, Dillard's Department Stores, Inc. settled with Evelyn Campbell. The personal injury trial of Cambell vs. Dillard's was set to begin May 30 in Judge Donald Floyd's 172nd District Court.