News from September 2007
Free the BP jurors
Campaigning for a slot on the Texas Supreme Court, Susan Criss dubs herself the "blogging judge."
Appeals court hears HP arguments on class certification
Justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals heard arguments on Thursday, Sept. 27, from lawyers representing Hewlett-Packard Co. and Gateway US Retail Inc. as to whether or not the 58th Judicial District abused its discretion in certifying a statewide class action.
Rita suit filings for the month nearly double on anniversary date
With the second anniversary of Hurricane Rita on Sept. 24, the statute of limitations has ended for most property owners to file a lawsuit against their insurance carrier regarding hurricane claims. Some policy holders may have additional time as specified in their individual policies.
Woman who slips in vomit sues Wal-Mart
With the high volume of consumer traffic pouring through Wal-Mart stores everyday, accidental slip hazards are bound to happen. However, Kissa Madkins claims employees at a Nacogdoches Wal-Mart "intentionally" allowed the puddle of vomit she slipped in to linger.
Cornyn addresses debate over healthcare
Texas Times: A Weekly Column from U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
BBB receives outstanding bureau awards
Michael Clayton, president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas The Better Business Bureau in Southeast Texas received three awards for outstanding achievement recently at the International Assembly of Better Business Bureaus held in Milwaukee, Wis. The three awards are added to six others received in recent years.
$1M Jones Act suit filed by injured cook
While severing as a cook aboard a drilling rig owned and operated by Rowan Drilling Co., Paul Perronne claims he was injured. He is invoking the Jones Act and suing Rowan and Sodexho for $1 million in damages.
This Just In: Orange County
Sept. 18
This Just In: Jefferson County
Sept. 20
Plaintiff receives $7K for car wreck
A Jefferson County jury awarded Frances Griffin $7,162.24 in damages on Wednesday, Sept. 26 for injuries she suffered in a 2002 automobile accident.
EEOC sues Sally Beauty for unlawful hiring practices
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a federal discrimination suit against a West Orange business that allegedly enforces racial quotas in its stores.
New business licenses/assumed names filed with the Jefferson County Clerk
Orig. Filing Date: 09/20/2007 Certificate #: 71395
Poe to represent Congress at UN
U.S. Rep. Ted Poe WASHINGTON, DC � U.S. Rep. Ted Poe (TX-02) has been appointed by President George W. Bush to represent the United States Congress in the 62nd General Assembly of the United Nations. Congressman Poe is one of only two members of Congress selected to observe this year's Assembly.
58th Court District October 2007
58th Court District
Memorial Hermann in Beaumont earns national recognition
Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital has achieved magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credential Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
Recent copyright/patent infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Orange county man sues after discovering manufactured home not insured
When Jesse D. Gregg bought his manufactured home, he was told he would receive homeowners insurance. After Hurricane Rita, Gregg made a claim to his supposed insurance company and was denied.
Bridge City woman files nuisance suit against contractors
John Dolezal With the Lone Star State's population on the rise, most Texans have experienced some type of a construction-related nuisance that always follows growth.
$45 M discovery dispute heading to the Arkansas Supreme Court
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Taking their argument to the Arkansas Supreme Court, Foremost Insurance Company is appealing Circuit Court Judge Kirk Johnson's Order to produce all of its claim files. The insurance company estimates the required production of 600,000 claim files would cost around $45 million.
Legally Speaking: Faces You Never See -- The Hidden Costs of Litigation
We are all familiar with some of the obvious costs of living in a litigious society. We pay higher insurance premiums and higher prices for certain products and services because of the legal costs that a company has had to incur, or believes it might incur, to bring those goods and services to the market.