News from 2008
Suit: Injured delivery driver says ExxonMobil worker turned on conveyer prematurely
Vuk Vujasinovic A routine drop-off at an ExxonMobil plant went sour for the delivery man after one of the oil company's employees switched on a conveyor belt while the man was unloading cargo.
City worker sues after compactor explodes at landfill
A former Beaumont city employee says he was forced into early retirement almost two years ago after a Caterpillar compactor caught fire and exploded near him while working at a municipal landfill.
Advocacy groups wants to end software patents, infringement litigation
End Software Patents Executive Director Ben Klemens A non-profit advocacy group wants to see patents on software -- and the infringement lawsuits that often follow -- eliminated, claiming the current patent system hurts business and stifles innovation.
New test could expose malingerers in personal injury cases
Fakers beware -- there is now a test that may be used to determine if plaintiffs are making false claims about personal injuries.
Refinery worker sues over injury on scaffold
Nearly two years ago, a refinery worker "slammed" his shoulder into a piece of protruding scaffold metal while climbing a ladder. Now, Brett Jackson Sr. has filed suit against Atlantic Scaffolding, claiming the company negligently failed to "safeguard from the dangers of the scaffolding system."
More time to blog
Some jurists have what it takes to serve on an appellate court. Others seem better suited to perform for daytime television.
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Former Beaumont cop sentenced for defrauding union
A former Beaumont police officer was sentenced to federal prison March 6 for using union funds for his personal use.
Clinton wins Texas primary, but county backs Obama
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary March 4, but Jefferson County had a clear case of "Obama Mania."
McKeithen holds on to seat as chief of appeals court
The in-house Republican duel for the chief seat on the Texas Ninth Court of Appeals was a tight one, with the incumbent, Chief Justice Steve McKeithen, obtaining nearly 53 percent of the vote.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 02/28/2008 Certificate #: 72304
Recent real estate foreclosures
Chase Home Finance has filed an application for foreclosure against the property of Randolph and Mary Andrus, located at 3021 Rockwell Ave., Texas 77701.
Tempers flare as DuPont asbestos trial enters fourth week
Defense attorney Larry Cotten Tempers began to flare last week as the possible billion-dollar asbestos trial of Willis Whisnat Jr. et al vs. DuPont De Nemours wrapped up its third week of testimony on Friday, March 7.
Coastal Chemical sued for hiring negligent driver
MARSHALL -- While traveling with children down Highway 31 near Kilgore, Michael Reddock alleges a tractor-trailer violently rear-ended him, pushing his vehicle into oncoming lanes of traffic and causing him to collide into another vehicle.
Suit alleges safety devices failed causing worker to fall to his death
While employed by Gritz Towers in Goliad, Brandon Driggers worked at high altitudes constructing and maintaining communication towers. When attempting to place a cross member on a tower, the 29 year old fell to his death.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
BP employee claims heat stroke symptoms ignored, sues refinery and supervisor
GALVESTON -- A worker at BP's Texas City refinery claims his supervisor ignored signs that he was suffering from heat exhaustion, which eventually led to a stroke that has left him paralyzed.