News from January 2008
TX Justices used campaign funds to commute: watchdog
David Medina AUSTIN -- Two of the Texas Supreme Court's most embattled Justices are facing more hostile fire over their spending habits.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 01/23/2008 Certificate #: 72065
Woman sues for trip over hat rack
Dan Street Failing to pay attention to her surroundings, Barbara Vice-Staples tripped over a wooden rack at a service station, which she claims was "projecting out into her path."
Man helps locked-out neighbor, sues for injury when glass breaks
Helping a friend who had locked herself out of her home, Darren Long attempted to force his way through a sealed window and ended up ramming his hand through the glass.
Go Big Red! LU students are ready for some football
The votes are in: Lamar students want the Cardinal football program returned to the university and are willing to pay for it.
Recent real estate foreclosures
Jefferson County
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Suit: Cardiac implants caused loss of enjoyment of life
To treat life-threatening heart conditions, Texas residents Lawrence Booth and Larry Easter were given implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD), to detect and correct both fast and slow heart rates. But the men believe the ICD's have caused them pain and suffering and have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer.
60th Court District, Judge Sanderson, Feb. 1-29
60TH COURT DISTRICT
PA homeowner says house demolished without notification
Port Arthur resident Herman Anderson Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming city officials had his home demolished without giving him proper notice.
Man sues Army after supervisor limits travel
TEXARKANA -- A 63-year-old Vietnam and Gulf War veteran has filed suit against the U.S. Army, alleging his supervisors discriminated against him.
Testimony continues in med-mal trial against nursing home
Clay Dugas Johnny Limbrick testified on Wednesday, Jan. 29, that it "smelled like an animal had died" inside his mother's room during her stay at a local nursing home.
Man sues after losing parts of fingers in sheave
MARSHALL -- While working as a wire line operator for Houston company Baker Hughes Inc., A. J. Riley's job involved assisting in oil well maintenance by attaching necessary tools onto a wire line.
$25 K judgment for plaintiff in automobile wreck trial
Jurors awarded nearly $25,000 to Jewelene Berry on Wednesday, Jan. 23, for damages she suffered in a 2006 automobile collision.
Republican Kyle Janek resigns from Texas Senate
State Sen. Kyle Janek, a Houston Republican who represents parts of Jefferson County, has announced he will resign his seat in June.
Texas Justice wants fire charges expunged: lawyer
David Medina AUSTIN -- Lawyers for Texas Supreme Court Justice David C. Medina are working to wipe clear his recent indictment on arson-related charges from the public record.
Woman's suit claims nursing home allowed her to fall in shower
Senior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Taking blood thinners, Rhonda Scott fell in the shower and gashed her face while a patient at the Senior Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.
R&R sues for damage to rig after crane collapse
R&R Marine's repair yard in Port Arthur A repair job gone wrong has led two offshore companies and an insurance provider to file suit against BP Consulting Inc. and Sabine Offshore Services.