News from October 2008
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MARIA GARCIA VS. TEX MEX GROCERS INC
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct. 23-29, 2008
Christus settles before appeal of $1.5 M verdict is heard
Last month, the Record reported that on Oct. 30 the Texas' Ninth Court of Appeals was to hear oral arguments from Christus Health lawyers as to why the court should nullify a $1.5 million verdict levied against the hospital last September.
Recent real estate foreclosures in Orange County
Recent real estate foreclosures in Orange County, Oct. 7-10, 2008
McCown sues over unpaid equipment lease
McCown Paint and Supply of Texas has filed a breach of contract complaint against the owner of a Lumberton business, alleging he failed to pay a monthly lease amount for equipment.
Nigerian pharmacists sue UTMB over alleged discrimination
GALVESTON – Four pharmacists at the University of Texas Medical Branch say they believe the 120-year-old medical institution is discriminating against them because of their nationalities.
Couple sues Blue Cross over denial of cancer claim
A Jefferson County woman and her husband have filed suit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and a claims adjuster, alleging they were wrongfully denied coverage after the woman was diagnosed with colon cancer.
Union Carbide, others named in Galveston asbestos suit
GALVESTON � A Bacliff woman claims the Union Carbide Corporation and two other entities may have had a hand in her husband's death from asbestos exposure, recent court documents say.
Orange woman sues Carraba's over fall at restaurant
An Orange County woman has filed suit against Carraba/Outback, alleging she was injured after she fell on the floor at one of its restaurants.
League City couple sues builder for elevation error
GALVESTON � A League City couple is claiming the builders of their new $250,000 home erred in determining the house's elevation.
Beaumont lawyers in legal dispute over confidential divorce proceedings
John Morgan A Beaumont attorney has filed suit against another local lawyer, claiming the lawyer breached attorney-client privilege when he spread confidential information to others in a divorce proceeding.
Appeals court removes legal hurdle for Huntsman merger with Hexion
THE WOODLANDS � After American judges decided that Huntsman could merge with another chemical company, the European bankers behind the deal made their own decision not to fund the merger.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 26-28, 2008
Commerce Secretary calls for legal reforms
Carlos Gutierrez WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)- Enacting legal reforms to encourage investment would help jumpstart the nation's economic recovery, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said Wednesday.
Survey: Texas SC should rule on case by case basis, not numbers
A recent survey of Texas voters show they strongly believe all cases before the state Supreme Court should be decided on the merits, not on a tally of rulings in favor of the plaintiff or defendant.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Oct. 15-21, 2008
Judge to consider motion for new trial against BNSF
Earlier this month, a Jefferson County judge dismissed a suit against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. But before the month is up, the judge must decide if the plaintiff should be granted a new trial against the railroad company.
Orange County suit names 56 defendants for exposing man to asbestos
Lou Thompson Black Representing the estate of Augustus Rochester, Lois Rochester has filed an asbestos suit against A.W. Chesterton and 55 other companies, claiming the corporate defendants maliciously inflicted her benefactor with an asbestos illness.
Orange woman sues Home Depot over work related injury
A Home Depot employee is suing her employer for requiring her to lift merchandise. Nelda Yancey claims she was moving a "heavy bundle" with a co-worker when the other worker "negligently lost control of the load."