News from May 2008
Law Day Results *** USE THIS FOR PRINT
Law Day 2008 Results
Woman files trip-and-fall suit against Discount Tire
GALVESTON � Discount Tire Company of Texas Inc. knew a concrete ramp at one of its branches here presented a hazard therefore it bears responsibility for a local woman's fall, alleges a lawsuit filed Apr. 28 in Galveston County District Court.
Legally Speaking: The World Turned Upside Down-Part II
If the wackiness afoot in the legal system makes you wonder sometimes if the end of the world is approaching, then you're not alone. Some of the hard to believe developments that have occurred recently make me wonder if the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are going to show up carrying briefcases.
Suit involving Rita evacuee who tripped over lumpy rug transferred
Frances Chatman, who escaped the looming dangers of Hurricane Rita only to fall prey to "lumpy" floor mats while staying at a Harvey Suites Hotel, has had her suit transferred to Dallas County.
Family of motorcycle rider killed in Sabine Pass has Entergy suit dismissed
A Mississippi family who sued Entergy, claiming Merrell Robinson was killed because the power company placed a guy wire too close to the road, had their motion for non-suit granted.
Gamble doubles the odds: Two suits target Speedy Stop for same injury
More than two years ago, David Gamble pulled over at the College Street Speedy Stop to pump air into his deflating tires. As he walked toward his vehicle with hose in hand, Gamble slipped in a puddle of water.
Nurse claims Medical Center fired her because of race
An African American nurse claims the Medical Center of Southeast Texas fired her because of her skin color, and has filed a suit against the hospital on allegations of racial discrimination.
Beaumont man wants to save historic house from demolition
A Beaumont man purchased a condemned house in hopes of saving the "historic home" from demolition.
Law Day speaker reminds local bar U.S. history 'must be told'
While U.S. Congressional mandates force teachers to ritually grind math and science into students' diets in preparation for tests designed to leave no child behind, one university vice presidents says another crucial subject is regrettably forgotten: history.
Contractor who said Penney's never paid for Rita repairs files motion for non-suit
JC Penney's at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont The remodeling company who filed suit against J.C. Penney and Royal Seal Inc. back in March claiming the retailer never paid for repairs made to local stores following Hurricane Rita has filed a motion for non-suit without prejudice.
Brent Coon reaches five settlements in enormous asbestos suit
Brent Coon More settlements have been reached in an asbestos suit so enormous that its plaintiffs routinely occupy the bulk of Judge Donald Floyd's 172nd District Court monthly docket.
It's one or the other
Where jackpot justice thrives, economic growth does not.
Homeowner's association suspects former president of rip offs
The Alpine Village Homeowner's Association suspects its former president of shady dealings and has filed suit against him in hopes of making him talk.
KCS Railway sued for man's leg amputation
A railroad worker lost his leg last month while aiding in switching operations. Now, James W. Murray wants compensation for his injury and has filed suit against his employer, Kansas City Southern Railway Co.
Louisiana AG staying on the political sidelines
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell BATON ROUGE(Legal Newsline)- Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell says he will leave others to campaign for their favorite presidential hopeful, noting he "likes" them all.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 04/24/2008 Certificate #: 72660
Texas SC: Manufacturing defect must be looked at in Bic lighter case
AUSTIN � Federal law prohibits lawsuits in state courts that allege design defects in Bic lighters, but it doesn't prevent suits in state courts that allege manufacturing defects in the lighters, the Texas Supreme Court decided April 18.