News from January 2008
Seniors file class action against sellers of living trusts
Editor's Note: Plaintiffs voluntarily withdrew their allegations against defendants CLA USA Inc., CLA USA Insurance Services, CLA Marketing, CLA Estate Services, CLA Insurance Services, Charles Loper Jr. and Charles Loper III on March 5, 2012. Read about problems caused by defending the litigation here on the Southeast Texas Record
Construction, traffic changes ahead as Texas Capitol gets security upgrade
The Texas Capitol building in Austin AUSTIN -- Tourists and those with business to conduct at the Texas Capitol need to be prepared for construction and traffic changes as the building undergoes a security upgrade.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Suit: Company negligent for worker's death after fall from roof
Richard Mithoff A 29-year-old construction worker lost his life last year when he fell from a scaffold. Michael Spurlock's surviving family members have filed suit against his former employer, K & R Construction, and several of its owners/employees, claiming they negligently caused his death.
BISD sued for collision with bus
A pair of Harris County residents have filed suit against the Beaumont Independent School District. Bertha and Bonnie Perez claim they were injured when a BISD bus struck the back of their vehicle.
Poe staffers to host open office hours
The staff of U.S. Rep. Ted Poe will hold open office hours throughout Jefferson County in January.
Woman sues for fall in hospital bathroom
An eye appointment is usually a hazard-free experience, unless perhaps you visit the ladies room and slip on "wet and dirty" tile.
Entergy sues man for damaging lines with bulldozer
In recent weeks, Entergy has been sued numerous times. Perhaps weary of being bulldozed, the power company has filed a suit of its own.
Recent real estate foreclosures
Jefferson County
Memorial Hermann sued for resuscitating man's father
Memorial Hermann Baptist Orange Hospital An Orange man has filed a wrongful death suit against the nursing home he claims allowed his father to develop pneumonia and the hospital that ignored an order that he not be resuscitated.
Legally Speaking: Life imitates art, even in the law (Part One of Two)
I remember watching the movie "The Rainmaker" (adapted from John Grisham's bestseller of the same name), and being bemused by the first meeting between neophyte lawyer Rudy Baylor (played by Matt Damon) and his soon-to-be employer J. Lyman "Bruiser" Stone (Mickey Rourke, who has perfected playing sleazy into an art form).
Shocked electrician sues Entergy
An electrician received an unwelcomed shock while working on a power supply box. Christopher Borne claims Entergy prematurely energized the box and has filed suit against the power company.
Seaman forced to work in 'wet and stinky' conditions, suit says
Mark Lanier Plaintiff's attorney Mark Lanier's ship came in when the SS Westward Venture docked in Beaumont last year. Lanier landed at least two clients who suffered injuries aboard the ship and filed two separate Jones Act suits last week.
Louisiana AG sues Houston company for environmental violations
Oil rig Rowan-Midland MARSHALL -- The state of Louisiana is claiming its natural resources and wildlife were diminished, fishing waters polluted, and its beaches, coastline, inland, and coastal waters spoiled and befouled through the unlawful discharges of pollutants by the oil rig Rowan-Midland.
Golden Corral sued for failing to corral falling patron
One of Texas' favorite buffets, Golden Corral, has just been sued for allegedly falling to corral Frances Augustus as he slipped and fell.
Beaumont widow sues Four Seasons member for rights to 'Jersey Boys'
Tommy DeVito, left, with Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio of the Four Seasons at the Broadway opening of 'Jersey Boys.' The widow of a Beaumont attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against one of the founding members of the singing group the Four Seasons, alleging her husband's manuscript was the basis for the hit Broadway musical, "Jersey Boys."
Woman says doc ignored symptoms, girl born premature
Shelly Andrues claims her daughter was born almost 11 weeks early because her OB/GYN ignored signs of high blood pressure.
Hunter sues after fall from tree stand
Tree stand MARSHALL � While hunting in a tree stand on Oct. 9, 2007, Gary Fannon fell from the tree, sustaining injuries that left him a paraplegic. Fannon claims the strap securing the stand failed.
136 Court District Jan. 2008
136TH COURT DISTRICT
Profitable punishment
When is enough thrashing enough for BP?