News from September 2007
Collapsed scaffold results in injury, lawsuit
Benny Agosto Jr. Oscar Rodriguez climbed some distance up a scaffold and then decided to rest. As he did, he claims the scaffold "fell apart," causing him to fall 50 feet.
Insurance company seeks money for having to pay workers' comp benefits
Injured when a hooking device caused roof material to collapse on him, Ngo Nguyen is suing the ProservAnchor Crane Group and two other companies for Workers' Compensation recovery and punitive damages.
Contractors involved in suit over McDonald gym renovation
An Allco site Summit Electric Supply Co. says it supplied nearly $100,000 worth of materials to an Allco Construction, Ltd. subcontractor so it could renovate the McDonald Recreational Sports Facility at Lamar University, but has still not received a payment for its services.
Man sues Raiford for lemon pickup
Ford 250 Mike Stegall is claiming he was sold a "lemon" and is suing Ford Motor Co. and Raiford Motors, Inc., the dealership that sold him his F250 pickup truck.
Transport co. delivers goods, gets no payment
Dragon Transport Dragon Products, Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against TXD Transport, claiming TXD purchased $1.3 million worth of equipment but never paid the bill.
Landlord serves creamery with suit for rent
It may be known for serving West End residents with decadent frozen desserts, but now its Cold Stone Creamery's turn to be served.
AT&T files suit against appraisal district
Not happy with the appraised value of its cellular service store in the Golden Triangle, AT&T Mobility has filed suit against the Jefferson County Appraisal District, claiming its property tax rate is "excessive and unlawful."
$156 M verdict against ATT in patent suit
Doug Cawley of McKool Smith A federal jury delivered a $156 million verdict against AT&T Friday in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by a Dallas-based communications company.
Junk science comes to Jefferson County
Without synthetic rubber, we would have lost World War II.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Court
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
New business licenses/assumed names filed with Jefferson County Clerk
Orig. Filing Date: 09/06/2007 Certificate #: 71323
Persuasive Tex. Dems recruit veteran, web-star for SC vote stoush
Judge Linda Yanez AUSTIN -- A second woman has joined the Democratic Party race to confront sitting Texas Supreme Court Justice Phil Johnson in next year's statewide election.
$47 debt leads to federal suit
Fed up with harassing phone calls from a collection agency over a $47 debt, Donnie Schakosky is suing NCO Financial Systems, Inc. He says the debt is not his and yet the company has called his work numerous times and ruined his reputation with his employer.
This Just In: Jefferson County
Aug. 29
Couple sues Farmers for denying claims on 14 properties
When Hurricane Rita hit, Freddie and Zohreh Shahrodi owned 14 homes in the Beaumont area, most of which were in the West End. Once the couple assessed the damage to their properties, they submitted claims to their insurance companies, Texas Farmers Insurance and Fire Insurance Exchange, who "summarily denied at least a portion of the claims without an adequate investigation."
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
- Citimortgage Inc. has filed an order for foreclosure application on the property of Michael and Andrea Breen.
Woman collides with pallet jack sues Wal-Mart
MARSHALL -- Two days before Christmas in 2005, Dawn Howell was shopping in a Longview Wal-Mart when she fell after colliding with a pallet jack. Howell filed suit against Wal-Mart on Sept. 10 in the Marshall division of the Eastern District of Texas.
Appeals Court ruling keeps 'junk science' testimony out of lawsuit
Justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals released an opinion on Sept. 6 banning the so-called "junk science" testimony of Dr. Andrew Campbell. Campbell theorized a local family's illness resulted from molds in their home, diagnosing them with indoor exposure to mycotoxins.
Expo to showcase best of Southeast Texas business
The Greater Beaumont and Greater Port Arthur Chambers of Commerce are ready to roll out the red carpet at the 2007 Southeast Texas Business Expo.
A closer look at motor vehicle product liability statistics
Motor vehicle product liability cases