News from 2007
60th Court District Dec. 2007
60th Court District
Widow says nursing home's negligence allowed husband's repeated falls
Dan Packard The widow of a nursing home resident claims that because physicians and staff at the facility failed to properly supervise her husband, he fell numerous times and sustained injuries that ultimately led to his death.
Shoppers file suit against Wal-Mart for 2005 'Black Friday' pepper spray incident
On "Black Friday" 2005, hundreds of shoppers flooded the Wal-Mart in Beaumont in the pre-dawn hours to take advantage of rock-bottom prices on laptop computers and other electronics.
Legally Speaking: Compensating the Exonerated
The NBC television drama "Life" centers around a wrongfully convicted policeman who-after serving years for a crime he didn't commit-is released and rejoins the force to help solve crimes. He does so from a luxurious mansion and a sleek sportscar, the byproducts of a multimillion dollar civil settlement stemming from his unjust incarceration.
All Aboard! KCS Holiday Express visits Southeast Texas
The Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train brought Santa and his elves to Beaumont on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Woman claims low wires caused husband's electrocution, sues Entergy for wrongful death
On June 9, 2007, Kevin Lee Presley was performing repairs on a dump truck owned by his employer Jackey Derryberry of Fairway Construction at the NAPA Auto Parts Store in Montgomery.
Woman seeks $175K from Long John Silver's for possible dentist visit
MARSHALL -- Seeking more than $175,000, Iler Boyd is suing Long John Silver's, Inc. after biting into her dinner and discovering a foreign object. She told health inspectors she might have to go to the dentist.
Floyd to consider contempt sanctions against coin fraud attorneys
A Jefferson County judge will decide next week if three attorneys are in contempt for ignoring his order to stop all contact with clients of a Beaumont coin company.
Supreme Court agrees driver, not traffic light caused PA wreck
Texas Supreme Court AUSTIN � Yolanda Guidry, whose daughter and unborn grandchild died in a Port Arthur car crash, must give up trying to prove that the traffic lights beamed as green for her daughter as for the driver who hit her.
Doc's letter over ER contract results in defamation suit
Medical Center of Southeast Texas Receiving a "Dear John" letter from a sweetheart can cause pain, but it was a "Dear colleagues" letter and a sweetheart deal that has caused litigation between a local doctor and a provider of emergency medical service.
Woman sues lawn co. after fall at retirement home
Last year, Ida Lee Chretien was injured outside a Beaumont retirement center by what she claims was debris left by a lawn service company.
Divorcee in hard place over engagement rock
AUSTIN � Wayne and Linda Small wish to recover a diamond from a Virginia woman who divorced their son, and the Texas Supreme Court has decided that they can require her to defend her possession of the ring in a Texas court.
58th Court District December 2007
58th COURT DISTRICT
Recent patent infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Thanksgiving Guest Liability and Indemnification Agreement
Thanksgiving Guest Liability and Indemnification Agreement
Doc says med manufacturers using his stent technology
BCS Taxus coronary stent A surgeon considered a leader in cardiac stent technology is taking on Boston Scientific Corp. and Johnson & Johnson for infringement of his patents.
Ark. AG's new health-care office will handle lawsuits
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel LITTLE ROCK -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has created a separate health-based agency within his office that will also deal with all medical-based litigation.
New business licenses/assumed names in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 11/15/2007 Certificate #: 71752
Beetles boring floor boards leads Orange homeowner to sue interior company
Southern Lyctus Beetle Michele Whatley thought it peculiar her wood floors were laced with sawdust. When she began cleaning the mess, she discovered wood beetles boring into her floor.
Second suit filed for man's asbestos disease
Bryan Blevins When he was alive, Terry Bourliea sued and received a settlement for an asbestos-related disease. Now deceased, Holmes' benefactor is suing on his behalf for a different asbestos-related disease.