News from October 2008
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 8-10, 2008
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts, Sept. 9-Oct. 7, 2008
Dishwasher claims termination result of worker's comp
ORANGE -- An Orange County woman has filed suit against her former employer, Flying J Inc., claiming she was fired for applying for worker's compensation benefits after she slipped and fell while washing dishes.
Cut from the same cloth: the men behind the millions
Umphrey BEAUMONT, Texas � Pictures of Southeast Texas attorney Walter Umphrey's 70th birthday party bear closer resemblance to paparazzi shots at a Hollywood extravaganza than a celebration of an accomplished law partner.
Woman sues Mainland hospital, nurse for causing near-fatal overdose
Mainland Medical Center GALVESTON � A La Marque woman has filed suit against a Texas City hospital and one of its employees for "a near death experience" she reportedly underwent shortly after giving birth two years ago, court papers say.
Restaurant owners seek TRO against associate
GALVESTON � The alleged misbehavior of an associate has prompted a Kemah eatery and its business partner to seek assistance from the Galveston County District Court.
Madison's patron seeks $1M after karaoke free fall
With a belly full of liquid courage, James Lee climbed the stage at Madison's and belted out his favorite karaoke song. After taking his bows, Lee tumbled off the stage.
Caldwell: Keep Katrina hospital deaths investigation secret
James "Buddy" Caldwell (D) NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline)-Evidence that former Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti collected as a part of his investigation into deaths at Memorial Medical Center following Hurricane Katrina should remain secret at least for now, the state's new attorney general says.
Mandamus writ will transfer Volkswagen case from Marshall to Dallas
Federal building in New Orleans MARSHALL -- The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a writ of mandamus in a controversial case against Volkswagen, ordering the transfer of venue of the motor vehicle products liability case from a court in Marshall to one in Dallas.
Worker sues Zachry after battle with air hose
GALVESTON � A Galveston County man has accused two Delaware corporations and their Texas subsidiary of negligence over an incident in which an air hose snared and struck him while he worked at a local petroleum facility, recent court documents say.
Texas AG tells lenders loan modification efforts must increase
Greg Abbott AUSTIN --Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott proposed a series of foreclosure prevention measures to the state's three largest lenders in a meeting on Oct. 9.
City settles with family of pedestrian killed on Cardinal Drive
Brian Sutton The family of Earnest White Jr., a 60-year-old Beaumont man who was killed as he tried to cross Cardinal Drive on foot, settled a lawsuit against the city of Beaumont on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
ASI sues R&R over $59K debt
John Morgan Applied Standards Inspection Inc. has filed suit against R&R Marine Inc. in hopes of collecting nearly $59,000 on a past due account.
Couple claims 'new' car was used, files DTPA suit against local Dodge dealer
Thinking they were buying a new Dodge, Leroy and Easter Feat claim they soon found out they were actually sold a used car.
Watercooler wipeout leads to suit against Sparkletts
Office employees who love to congregate around the water cooler may want to look down from time to time or they just may end up on their backside.
Family of deceased worker sues Texaco, Chevron for benzene exposure
Keith Hyde Two years after their father's death, the children of Joseph Baker Jr. have filed a suit against Texaco and Chevron, claiming the companies maliciously exposed him to benzene.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct. 2-8, 2008
Alleged poor craftsmanship leads to suit against contractor
Alleging poor craftsmanship, Herman and Gaye Miller have filed suit against Designer Floors & Interiors, the company hired to install new wood floors in the couple's home.
Asbestos suit against 80 companies filed on behalf of deceased worker
Lou Thompson Black Brent Coon & Associates attorney Lou Thompson Black started the week with a case naming almost 80 companies that allegedly conspired to conceal the hazards of asbestos.
No relief for Capitol County in sight as Rita suits keep coming
There seems to be no relief in sight for Capitol County Mutual Fire Insurance, as another suit accusing the company of denying a Hurricane Rita claim surfaced Oct. 6 in Jefferson County District Court.