News from 2007
Seaman sues after boat capsizes
Arnold & Itkin Seaman Sylvester Maye was thrown into the water and injured when the vessel he was serving on, the M/V Galveston Bay, capsized.
Engineer with back problems sues railroad for chair choice
Gilbert Adams III A locomotive engineer for Union Pacific Railroad Co. for most of his career, Michael Dromgoogle says he now suffers from severe back problems. He is suing the railway for "failing to provide ergonomic seats."
Watchdog group launches Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
AUSTIN� Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse groups across Texas are celebrating Oct. 1-5 as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week (LAAW), an annual commemoration to call attention to how lawsuit abuse threatens the healthcare system, costs jobs, increases consumer prices and can cripple small businesses.
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.