News from 2008
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Fired seaman says stress from termination, retaliation caused health problems
After seaman Tom Arriola was fired, he developed ulcers and diabetes, conditions he claims were the result of the stress of his wrongful termination for standing up for his union rights.
60th Court District Jan. 2008
60th COURT DISTRICT
Seaman files Jones Act suit after fall on vessel
A seaman is claiming he slipped and fell because the ship he served on lacked "adequate walking and working surfaces."
Wrongful Death suit seeks $3 M after tractor-trailer collision
TEXARKANA -- The family of a Sara Lee Bakery Group employee is seeking more than $3 million after a tractor-trailer collision led to fatal injuries of Lamar County resident James Watkins.
Family of roofer sues Entergy for wrongful death
The monthly bill that every Entergy customer receives contains a printed warning: "Stay away from power lines." Sound advice, but some occupations require working in close proximity to live wires.