News from May 2008
Truck owner alleges breach of contract by dealer, financer, insurer
Seeking around $75,000 for a truck he totaled, Jeremy Pelican has filed suit against the companies who sold, financed and insured his vehicle.
Worker's fall from wall lands company in court
Probably not destined to become a circus tight-rope walker, a TBRS Inc. employee was strolling across a 10-foot wall when it suddenly started to shake, causing him to inadvertently perform his best Humpty Dumpty impression.
Criss prioritizes remaining BP cases
Judge Susan Criss GALVESTON � With hundreds of lawsuits still pending against BP from the 2005 explosion at its Texas City refinery, a Galveston judge has come up with a prioritized system to hear the cases.
Local business sues CA company for reneging on contract
After negotiating a contract for the purchase of an inventory tracking system, RLC Supply says Tracker Systems reneged on the deal and yanked the carpet from underneath its feet, leaving the company empty handed.
Suit alleges hospital failed to protect seizure patient
A new suit alleging Christus Hospital St. Mary negligently failed to put fall precautions in place for a seizure patient was filed on May 23 in the Jefferson County District Court.
Waitress sues Cajun restaurant after falling, breaking hip
A restaurant employee is suing her employer under a legal doctrine which holds places of business liable for their employees' conduct.
Tenant says manager ignored roof leak that resulted in ceiling collapse
While emptying a bucket that had been collecting leaking water that was permeating through her roof, a former Hamlet Townhomes tenant says her ceiling caved in and collapsed on her � leaving her forever impaired.
Minister testifies about woman's psychosis as med-mal trial starts third week
James Old Jr. Encircled by church friends and family, Connie Woods' husband prayed aloud for his mentally ill wife and then touched her feet � sending Woods into an untamable fit, testified Associate Pastor Joey Duhon, as the trial of Woods vs. Memorial Hermann entered its third week.
Crossroads Center tenants in dispute over agreement
The owners of portions of a strip mall are suing and seeking a restraining order against adjacent parcel owners for allegedly violating a prior agreement.
Abbott has $7.3 million in campaign war chest
Greg Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has more than $7 million in campaign cash, raising speculation that the Republican might be considering a run for higher office.
Lawyers: insure and tell
Doctors cannot treat patients without it. Contractors cannot build homes, nor can plumbers plumb.
Court: Texas had no right to take polygamists' kids
Judge Walther A Texas appeals court ruled May 22 that a San Angelo judge exceeded her discretion when she ordered the state to take custody of more than 460 children from a polygamous sect.
Loncar recovering from auto collision
Brian Loncar After building a career representing clients in auto collision personal injury cases, attorney Brian Loncar may be seeking counsel himself after suffering critical injuries in an accident in Dallas.
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 05/14/2008 Certificate #: 72784
60th court district June 08
60th COURT DISTRICT
Recent real estate foreclosures
Wells Fargo Financial Texas, Inc. has filed an application for foreclosure against the property of Leslie August, located at 1680 Harriot Street, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
No end in sight for Rita suits
Steve Mostyn Attorney Steve Mostyn is still pushing Hurricane Rita suits through the Jefferson County District Court, proving that even though the hurricane dissipated more than two years ago, the lawsuits following in her wake continue to swell.