News from 2008
Couple sues toy company after son ingests recalled Aqua Dots beads
MARSHALL � A Houston couple has filed a lawsuit against Target and a toy distributor after their son became ill from swallowing a recalled toy that produces the "date rape" drug when ingested.
Legally Speaking: Lawyers Behaving Badly-Part Three
I had originally intended my "Lawyers Behaving Badly" series to be a two-parter. But these darn lawyers just keep on getting into trouble, and that trouble keeps on making news.
Refinery worker claims assault through exposure to chemicals
A gas tank cleaner is alleging Motiva's managers "assaulted" him by exposing him to "dangerous chemicals and compounds."
BP's Browne gives deposition regarding explosion
Lord John Browne After two years of legal wrangling by Beaumont attorney Brent Coon, former BP chairman John Browne gave a voluntary deposition under oath April 4.
Beaumont man sues woman for deceptive trade over loan proceeds
A Beaumont man is claiming a Port Neches woman not only took the proceeds of a loan he obtained, but took the loan collateral as well.
Worker claims employer removed safety guard from saw, sues for personal injury
Back in 2006, Kevin Broussard sliced his thumb open while using a saw supplied by his employer, T-N-T Builders. Presently, Broussard claims the company negligently furnished him with the guardless saw and has filed suit.
Second asbestos suit filed on deceased boilermaker's behalf names 55 defendants
Bryan Blevins During his career as a boilermaker and general laborer, W.Z. Hutson worked around asbestos. When he developed an "asbestos-related disease," he sued and received a claim.
Capitol Comment: U.S. budget should create solutions, not challenges
As the U.S. economy slows, and perhaps even retracts, many American families are taking a hard look at their budgets and making choices about how they'll spend their income.
Tyler woman sues Ford in product liability suit
MARSHALL -- A Tyler woman has filed suit against Ford Motor Co., alleging the vehicle's design did not protect her in a collision.
List of primary runoffs in the Democratic party
Only those who voted in the Democratic primaries or did not vote in either primary can vote in the runoff. Election Day is April 8.
BBB warns Americans to shred to prevent ID theft
The Better Business Bureau is warning Americans to shred sensitive documents while cleaning out dusty filing cabinets this spring.
Texas Times: Wild Winds, Texas Tornadoes
A burst of wildflowers and green leaves across Texas point to a welcome change of seasons, but springtime also brings an unwanted weather visitor. Texas is hit by more tornadoes than any other state.
Recent real estate foreclosures
Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 03/27/2008 Certificate #: 72470
Scruggs' former business partner fights sexual harassment suit
JACKSON, Miss. - The firm providing the financial support of the former Scruggs Katrina Group is trying to turn the tables on a former employee who filed a sexual harassment suit against it.
Refinery worker's suit names 79 defendants for distributing asbestos products
Bryan Blevins Attorney Bryan Blevins of Provost Umphrey has filed a suit on behalf of refinery worker against A.O. Smith Corp. and 78 other corporations for distributing asbestos-containing products.
Legally Speaking: Lawyers Behaving Badly-Part Two
In the first part of this series, I discussed lawyers with some serious ethical shortcomings � stealing from clients, bribery, filing made-up lawsuits, and so on.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas