News from January 2008
Tucker, partner of prominent law firm, dies at age 100
John G. Tucker The legal community in Southeast Texas is mourning the loss of a partner of one of the area's oldest law firms.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 01/11/2008 Certificate #: 72002
Jury awards plaintiff $250 for mental anguish in injury case
Glynn Fowler told jurors he would need at least $50,000 to pay for his neck surgery, a condition he claims was caused by a 2002 automobile collision. He was awarded $4,750 as the personal injury trial in Judge Milton Shuffield's 136th District Court concluded on Wednesday, Jan. 16. His award for mental anguish was $250.
Brent Coon files FELA case for Michigan man in Madison County
Brent Coon Represented by Beaumont's Brent Coon & Associates, a Grand Rapids, Mich., man filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against 15 defendants in Madison County, Ill., Circuit Court Jan. 7, alleging he was exposed to asbestos during his 29-year career with CSX Transportation.
Collapsed scaffold leads to suit
A collapsed scaffold has led to a suit against United Scaffolding, Inc. Charles Simmons, an Ohmstede Industries employee, claims he fell and was injured when the scaffold failed.
Diocese reaches settlement with contractor
Catholic Diocese of Beaumont Bishop Curtis Guillory of the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont has settled a lawsuit against Rhino Systems International and Mike Quinlan over roof installation at one of Beaumont's Catholic schools.
Texas Primaries: What's on the ballot
The Texas Republican and Democratic primaries may not be geting as much media buzz as the Super Tuesday elections, but the state has many important races ahead in addition to the presidential nomination. Following is a list of some of the other races of interest to Jefferson County voters on March 4.
Recent real estate foreclosures
Wells Fargo Bank has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Donald Hester, located at 1470 Hazel Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Investors can't sue third parties if stock tanks: USSC
Justice Anthony Kennedy WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Investors lost yet another U.S. Supreme Court battle over whether third parties charged with fraudulently helping lift a stock price can be held liable.
Nominations sought for Texas Women's Hall of Fame
Texas women who have made notable achievements are being sought for nomination to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
Owner gets TRO to stop city demolition of 100-year-old building
A temporary restraining order has stopped the city of Beaumont from demolishing what one man is calling an "historical building."
Legally Speaking: Life imitates art, even in the law (Part 2 of 2)
In last week's column, I discussed a lawyer who's installing a shark tank in his office, straight out of the John Grisham movie "The Rainmaker." More and more, however, it seems that's no isolated instance of life imitating art in today's wacky legal system.
'Defect' in Luby's parking lot leads to suit
Dan Packard Usually the only defect at a Luby's cafeteria is the long line to get a serving of mashed potatoes. But one local resident claims a "defect" in the Luby's parking lot in Port Arthur caused her to trip and hurt her elbow.
Wright faces fellow Republican, incumbent in quest for appellate chief post
Immersed in the belief that all judges need to return to the U.S. Constitution when evaluating cases, a hopeful Montgomery County attorney has made it his mission to become the next chief justice of the Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals.
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Discovery shows class rep in Bowflex case never owned equipment
TEXARKANA -- After almost three years of litigation in an Arkansas circuit court, defendants have learned that the class representative in a suit against Bowflex did not even own a piece of the equipment.
Justices: Mobil's side insurance polices do not revoke worker's comp status
Texas justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision that stopped ExxonMobil from being sued over an alleged scheme to deprive workers of insurance benefits for personal injuries.
Attorney says publication reaching 32 million not sufficient notice of Sunbeam settlement
George McLaughlin TEXARKANA � Although Sunbeam agreed to a settlement regarding the safety of its electric blankets, an attorney said the company's announcement of the settlement through the mail and in two national newspapers was not a sufficient way to notify plaintiffs.
Chief Justice McKeithen seeks second term on appeals court
First elected to the Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals in 2002, Chief Justice Steve McKeithen will face off with fellow Republican Jay Wright in the upcoming March 4 Texas primaries.