News from 2007
Medical equipment supplier indicted for Medicare fraud
U.S. Attorney John Ratcliffe U.S. Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a medical equipment supplier with federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas. The indictment was returned Oct. 17.
New business licenses/assumed names issued by the Jefferson County Clerk
Orig. Filing Date: 10/11/2007 Certificate #: 71536
Appeals court: No award to victim of fight at crawfish boil
Punched in the face at a Young Life crawfish boil by a minor in May 2003, Ryne Cohen sought justice on both criminal and civil fronts.
Texas discovery rules make case research daunting task
Dr. Jay T. Segarra made millions testifying as an expert in asbestos and silicosis cases around the country, including lawsuits in Jefferson and Orange counties. Recently Dr. Segarra's diagnostic techniques came into question when defendants in a large asbestos case in Philadelphia asked that his testimony be banned from proceedings.
PAISD wants woman's disability pay stopped
David Oubre The Port Arthur Independent School District has filed suit against an employee in hopes the court will reverse an insurance hearing that awarded the woman continued disability payments.
Judge dismisses elderly Texas couple's suit against Oklahoma company
MARSHALL � U.S. District Judge T. John Ward dismissed a motor vehicle personal injury case initiated by an elderly Texas couple against an Oklahoma oil and gas company.
Pre-teen fury sparks AG action, software injunction
Miley Cyrus A software company is the latest corporate victim of a parental-outrage vendetta over sold-out concerts by teen performer Miley Cyrus, also called Hannah Montana.
DVT cases in Texas could soar following California ruling
A recent decision by a federal judge in California may open the doors for lawsuits by travelers who say airlines are responsible for their life-threatening blood clots, an issue that has been in mid-air since a Texas appellate court decision more than five years ago.
Recent patent/copyright infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Bridge City couple sues woman that crashed into house
Reckless drivers frequently face lawsuits for colliding with other cars, but a Bridge City couple is taking a woman to court for colliding with their house.
Recent real estate foreclosures
Jefferson County
Legally Speaking: Lights � Cameras � Lawyers
One of the recurring questions I seem to get at most social functions concerns my TV viewing habits � do I watch shows like "Boston Legal," "Law and Order," and the like?
Employee sues nursing home for injury, negligence
Helen Tuckerville has filed suit against Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation and Daybreak Venture, claiming the companies negligently injured her and then refused to pay her benefits.
Woman represents self, daughter in dog bite case
Stephanie Fore is suing Gregory and Deborah Breaux. She claims her daughter was bitten by the couple's dog.
Wife files wrongful death suit against Chrysler after husband hits a tree
2006 Dodge Laramie MARSHALL -- Robert Leaks was driving his Dodge pickup north of Lakeport Texas, when he lost control. The truck slammed into a tree causing Leaks to suffer fatal injuries.
Overhead door leads to postal worker's suit against Wal-Mart
MARSHALL � Rain, snow and sleet may not stop the postman from his appointed rounds, but an overhead door at Wal-Mart proved to be too much for a mail carrier in Longview.
Restraining order requested to preserve evidence in fatal Jeep fire
2007 Jeep Liberty Only weeks ago, Martha Hafford lost her son when the Jeep Liberty she leased from Enterprise burst into flames.
Car audio stores in litigation over non-compete agreement
Performance Car Audio in Beaumont A local car audio outlet is seeking an injunction against a former store manager who allegedly made off with company secrets, including customer lists, and opened his own store.
Texas judge says florist case must be tried in New York
A Houston man sent a bouquet of roses to his girlfriend, and then sued the florist for letting his wife find out. But a federal judge in Texas dismissed the case on Oct. 15, leaving the man with the option to refile his suit in another state.
Worker sues after 38 years with railroad
Sara Youngdahl For nearly four decades Alex Frausto worked for BNSF Railway Co. During his long tenure, Frausto claims to have suffered repetitive trauma to his back, knees, shoulder and neck.