News from October 2008
Louisiana man files Jones Act suit against Inland Marine
A Louisiana seaman has filed a Jones Act suit against his employers, claiming the cables he was told to lift were too heavy and caused him injury.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts, Oct. 7-17, 2008
Arizona couple files Texas suit for benzene exposure at Illinois work sites
MARSHALL -- Working for 17 years as a mechanic and maintenance worker, Brian Foray claims he was exposed to dangerous levels of benzene. Twelve years since his alleged exposure, Foray was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome.
Suit alleges defective design of sweeper caused man's death
Waldon Sweepmaster with optional cab MARSHALL -- The wife of Everado Reyes believes her husband's lack of training and the defective design of a commercial sweeper led to his death when the equipment overturned.
Rita adjusters sued by Beaumont couple
A Beaumont couple has filed suit against an insurance company and four claim adjusters, claiming they were not adequately compensated after Hurricane Rita struck their house three years ago.
PA company sues ship owner after unsecured boat damages property during Hurricane Ike
M/V Ms. Cordelia A barge company in Port Arthur is suing the owner of a ship that was left unattended during Hurricane Ike and smashed into its property.
Port Neches couple alleges agents misrepresented likelihood of home's flooding
A Port Neches couple has filed suit against the real estate agent and the companies that sold them their home, claiming they were unknowingly sold a flood-prone home.
Adams tries new strategy in shopping basket suit against Wal-Mart
Gilbert Adams Perhaps adhering to the motto "if at first you don't succeed, try again" plaintiff's attorney Gilbert Adams has filed a second suit against Wal-Mart after a federal judge refused to transfer the first case back to Jefferson County.
Adjusters sued by Beaumont couple over hurricane coverage
A Beaumont couple has filed suit against an insurance company and three claim adjusters, claiming they were not adequately compensated after Hurricane Rita damaged their house.
PA couple sues insurance agents, adjusters over Rita damage claim
Mostyn A Port Arthur couple has filed suit against an insurance company and several agents and claims adjusters, alleging they were not adequately compensated after Hurricane Rita struck their house.
Companies in legal dispute over property, mineral rights
Rhinoceros Ventures Group has filed suit against Dominion Exploration and Production, XTO Energy and Pogo Producing Co., claiming the companies no longer have rights to the land because of an expired lease.
Judge to rule on summary judgment in case of KCS worker who lost leg
As the Record reported in April, railroad worker James W. Murray lost his leg last spring while on the job at the Beaumont switch yard. In turn, he filed a Federal Employers Liability Act suit against Kansas City Southern Railway Co.
Obama citizenship question goes to U.S. Supreme Court
Barack Obama (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The former deputy Pennsylvania attorney general who challenged Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's qualifications to be president has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Deep pockets: Asbestos lawyers spend millions on favored candidates
Plaintiffs lawyers like Walter Umphrey, Wayne Reaud, John O'Quinn and Fred Baron rose from their humble, blue collar beginnings in Texas to build some of the most successful firms in the country.
Judicial elections not perfect, but still the best
Filed this week under "be careful what you wish for," a horde of self-proclaimed Texas do-gooders is calling for an end to campaign donations in judicial campaigns.
(PAPER ONLY) Perry honors Texas Olympians
Gov. Rick Perry recognized Texans who participated in the 2008 Olympics with a reception at the State Capitol on Oct. 22. AUSTIN � Gov. Rick Perry honored Texas athletes and coaches who participated in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with proclamations recognizing their accomplishments at a reception and photo opportunity at the State Capitol.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct. 16-22, 2008
Asbestos suit names 65 companies as defendants over alleged exposure
Blevins A Texas man and his wife have filed an asbestos suit against 65 defendant corporations, claiming the asbestos-related disease with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Groves woman claims company wrongly foreclosed on home
A Groves woman has filed suit against a financial institution, claiming the company wrongfully foreclosed on her house.
Worker alleges termination due to workers' comp claim
A former ASI Piping employee has filed suit against the company, claiming it illegally fired him after he pursued his workers' compensation rights.