News from March 2008
Sanctions hearing against coin fraud attorneys gets contentious
Editor's note: For more background on the case, see "Floyd dismisses motion for sanctions against coin fraud attorneys" on The Record Web site.
Floyd dismisses motion for sanctions against coin fraud attorneys
Judge Donald Floyd granted a motion to dismiss sanctions against two attorneys that represent plaintiffs in fraud litigation against a Beaumont coin company.
Nursing center blamed for patient's fall
Nurses at the Senior Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center instructed Mae Badeaux to call if she needed assistance, but later found the woman on the floor after attempting to go to the bathroom by herself.
Woman claims leaking oil burned up engine, sues Wash Depot
A business that washes your car while changing your oil may sound like a time-saving combination, but Arlicia Craven claims the service cost her a new engine.
Legally Speaking: An Irish Legacy
Amidst the photos in my law office that serve as reminders of my Irish heritage and mementos of my travels in the Emerald Isle, there is one that stands out.
Couple sues Ford for deceptive trade
Convinced their year-old Taurus is beyond repair, Orvell and Patsy Ross have filed a Deceptive Trade Practices suit against Ford Motor Company.
FELA suit alleges negligence by KCS
David Wilson Kansas City Southern Railway Co. employee James Walter Murray has filed a Federal Employers Liability Act suit against the railroad claiming he suffered a foot injury due to the company's alleged negligence.
Shopper seeks examplary damages in Academy injury suit
While shopping for new boots at Academy, Thomas Hall tripped over a metal shoe shelf. Hall is suing the sports retailer, claiming Academy had a duty to warn shoppers of the dangerous condition and barricade the hazardous aisle.
Plaintiff claims jerky train ride led to injuries, sues UP
A jerky train ride and lack of protective gear were reasons cited by a Union Pacific Railroad Company employee who sued his employer under the Federal Employers Liability Act.
Strong Texas economy leads to tax cuts for state's businesses
Gov. Rick Perry AUSTIN � Texas' strong economy and low unemployment are bringing an additional benefit to the state's businesses in the form of a tax cut.
Owner of condemned property gets TRO against city
2250 Harrison in Beaumont Officials with the city of Beaumont have been ordered to appear before Judge Gary Sanderson, 60th District Court, on March 18 and show cause why the city should not be restrained from destroying Betty Briscoe's home.
Suit: Injured delivery driver says ExxonMobil worker turned on conveyer prematurely
Vuk Vujasinovic A routine drop-off at an ExxonMobil plant went sour for the delivery man after one of the oil company's employees switched on a conveyor belt while the man was unloading cargo.
City worker sues after compactor explodes at landfill
A former Beaumont city employee says he was forced into early retirement almost two years ago after a Caterpillar compactor caught fire and exploded near him while working at a municipal landfill.
Advocacy groups wants to end software patents, infringement litigation
End Software Patents Executive Director Ben Klemens A non-profit advocacy group wants to see patents on software -- and the infringement lawsuits that often follow -- eliminated, claiming the current patent system hurts business and stifles innovation.
New test could expose malingerers in personal injury cases
Fakers beware -- there is now a test that may be used to determine if plaintiffs are making false claims about personal injuries.
Refinery worker sues over injury on scaffold
Nearly two years ago, a refinery worker "slammed" his shoulder into a piece of protruding scaffold metal while climbing a ladder. Now, Brett Jackson Sr. has filed suit against Atlantic Scaffolding, claiming the company negligently failed to "safeguard from the dangers of the scaffolding system."
More time to blog
Some jurists have what it takes to serve on an appellate court. Others seem better suited to perform for daytime television.
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Former Beaumont cop sentenced for defrauding union
A former Beaumont police officer was sentenced to federal prison March 6 for using union funds for his personal use.
Clinton wins Texas primary, but county backs Obama
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary March 4, but Jefferson County had a clear case of "Obama Mania."