News from May 2008
Lawyer vows to appeal $26 million Vioxx reversal
Mark Lanier HOUSTON(Legal Newsline)--The famed Houston plaintiffs' attorney who Thursday saw a Texas appeals court toss out his client's $26.1 million verdict against Merck & Co. Inc. over the company's drug Vioxx said his client will appeal.
Appeals courts overturn Vioxx verdicts
(Legal Newsline) - Merck & Co. Inc. notched two major legal victories Thursday, with appeals courts in Texas and New Jersey tossing verdicts against the drugmaker involving the painkiller Vioxx.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 05/22/2008 Certificate #: 72836
Abbott, Democratic Party settle voter fraud lawsuit; both sides claim victory
Greg Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has agreed not to target people who collect others' mail-in ballots for them as part of a settlement with the Texas Democratic Party.
Texas SC decision curbs forum shopping, reinforces recent mandamus ruling
Justice Paul Green AUSTIN � If a Texas judge transfers a suit to another county on a defense motion, the plaintiff can't drop it there and sue in a third county, the Supreme Court declared May 23.
136th District Court June 2008
136TH COURT DISTRICT
Spindletop Spin to benefit pro bono program
Hundreds of cyclists are expected to roll out for the Spindletop Spin to benefit the Jefferson County Pro Bono Program on June 7. Last year's event, pictured, raised more than $25,000 to provide legal services to the needy. It's time again for hundreds of cyclists to take the roads, but they won't only be riding for fun and exercise but also to raise money for a program that provides free legal services to those in need.
Recent real estate foreclosures in Jefferson and Orange counties
Jefferson County
Retirement home employees claim discrimination after agency investigation
A band of former retirement home employees are claiming they were discriminated against after cooperating with an Adult Protection Services investigation. Apparently, the state of Texas shut down Four J's Community Living Center following the investigation.
Floyd grants Morgan's request for new trial against DuPont
Judge Donald Floyd Although attorneys for DuPont convinced a Jefferson County jury that the company was not responsible for a former employee's mesothelioma, the case is back to square one with Judge Donald Floyd's decision to order a new trial.
Troll Tracker wants to fight defamation suits in East Texas
Eric Albritton TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Patent Troll Tracker blogger, Richard Frenkel and his employer Cisco are trying to move the pending defamation litigation from Texarkana, Ark., to the Tyler, Texas, federal court.
Suit alleges Yamaha 'Rhino' ATV unreasonably dangerous
MARSHALL -- While riding as a passenger in a Yamaha Rhino on a relatively flat terrain, Bossier City resident Ryan Rogers was injured when the ATV rolled toward the passenger side.
Texas SC reverses jury verdict against hospital in suicide case
Texas Supreme Court AUSTIN � Emergency room doctors who released 21-year-old Lance Dowell to his family after stitching a wrist he had cut with a pocket knife didn't cause his death in a successful suicide the next day, the Texas Supreme Court decided May 23.
Seaman sues after slip on deck
GALVESTON � A Louisiana man believes his employer deliberately left him in the dark about the allegedly hazardous state of one of its boats, states a suit filed in Galveston County District Court on May 21.
Family sues GMC after fatal roll-over
GALVESTON � A local family has filed a wrongful death suit in Galveston County District Court against a major motor company and a Chambers County woman.
Legally Speaking: Judges Behaving Badly
Judges have very difficult jobs. I know � I've seen a lot of them in action over the years.
Suit over Hurricane Rita damage settled minutes before trial
Minutes before the start of a civil trial in a Beaumont court, jurors were told that they don't have to go home but they can't stay here, as the case of Jessie Burkes vs. Joseph Victorian was settled on Wednesday, May 28.
Slippery shampoo suit filed against grocery store
There may be a new cycle for hair products: wash, rinse and slip.