News from March 2008
Port Neches man trashes Record newspapers, vows to keep on unfilling racks
Snatching free copies of the Southeast Texas Record newspaper may not have gotten Jerry Little of Port Neches in trouble yet, but it could. It did for a University of Texas at Austin student in 1995 who pleaded guilty to stealing copies of the Daily Texan and served six months probation.
Suits against Countrywide for charging late fees piling up
Jason Byrd of the Snider & Byrd law firm has filed two new suits against Countrywide Home Lines in Orange County District Court.
Legally Speaking: The tricks of the trade
Trickery and deception are things that society tends to associate with the legal profession.
Vidor family sues neighbor when tree hits power lines
Yelling "timber" would not have stopped a freshly-cut tree from falling on power lines and damaging the wiring and appliances in Teresa and Tony Reed's Vidor home.
Inmate files med-mal suit after heart attack
Claiming his prescribed blood pressure medication caused him to have a heart attack, a Texas inmate has filed a medical-malpractice lawsuit against the doctor who prescribed him the pills.
Suit: Countrywide approved payment suspension after Hurricane Rita, now charging late fees
After Hurricane Rita flattened Southeast Texas, Countrywide Home Loans Inc. granted several residents a reprieve from making monthly mortgage payments. Now more than two years later, Countrywide is seeking to collect on those back payments.
Beneficiary sues Globe Life over death benefit
Herbert Martin is suing Globe Life Accident Insurance Co. for life insurance policy proceeds it allegedly refused to pay him. The policy was worth $20,000.
Here to stay
Plaintiff's lawyer Glen Morgan is used to having his way.
Seven asbestos suits filed by three firms in one day for claimants in six states
Mesothelioma victims from New Hampshire, Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan filed asbestos complaints in Madison County Circuit Court March 3, alleging their exposure to asbestos and asbestos fibers caused their illnesses.
Class counsel attempts to disqualify defense attorney in Foremost Insurance case
TEXARKANA, Ark. � After almost four years of litigation in the Circuit Court of Miller County, Ark., plaintiffs' attorneys are attempting to remove opposing attorney Richard Griffin and his law firm Jackson Walker LLP from representing Foremost Insurance Company.
Patent troll tracker sued for defamation
TEXARKANA -- After a Chicago plaintiffs' lawyer offered a $15,000 bounty for the identity of a "patent troll" tracker, the blogger revealed his identity – Rick Frenkel, director of intellectual property at Cisco.
Suit alleges defective seatbelts in Nissan caused injuries
MARSHALL -- While driving his 1997 Nissan Pathfinder, Michael Guillory was hit by a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 03/07/2008 Certificate #: 72360
Fifth Circuit halts BP deal decision
It may be a while before a federal judge decides whether to accept or reject a plea agreement from BP Products over a fatal 2005 explosion, as an appeals court has now entered the debate.
Illinois, NY among usual tort suspects in PRI study, Texas 'salvageable'
SAN FRANCISCO -- Florida ranks worst in two key litigation-risk factors for business but will likely improve in future thanks to recent tort-reform measures, a nationwide study revealed today.
Debate over evidence escalates in DuPont asbestos trial
The trial against DuPont got a late start on March 12, as attorneys spent most of the morning arguing over what evidence would be allowed and which witnesses would be allowed to testify.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
172 CD March 2008
172nd COURT DISTRICT DOCKET