News from 2008
Woman sues apartment owners after stove explodes
David Starnes An exploding stovetop splashed scalding hot water all over Ena H. Davis's face. Davis claims her three minor children, who witnessed the incident, were traumatized.
Wrongful death suit filed against Boston Scientific over cardiac defibrillator
The family of an Orange man who died after a cardiac defibrillator implant have sued the manufacturer, alleging the device was defective.
Houston-area couple sues Union Carbide for man's asbestos exposure
GALVESTON -- A Houston area couple has filed suit against several chemical and polymer companies, alleging that years of asbestos exposure led to the man's malignant pulmonary cancer.
Woman files slip-and-fall suit against local residents
A Port Arthur woman has filed suit against two Beaumont residents, alleging she was allowed to fall while walking down a ramp.
Class action alleges Valero shorted workers on overtime pay
Beaumont's Reaud, Morgan & Quinn law firm launched a new class action against Valero Energy, alleging the oil giant circumvented paying its contractors overtime by classifying workers' wages as "per diem."
Man alleges jet skis defective, sues cycle shop
Nearly two years ago, R.J. Wortham Jr. purchased a new jet ski from Golden Triangle Cycle Center. When his new toy sputtered out on him, Wortham brought it back for repairs, along with another allegedly defective jet ski.
Family sues Chevron for worker's benzene exposure
Provost Umphrey attorney Keith Hyde filed a benzene suit on the behalf of a widow who lost her husband to leukemia last year.
Widow's suit blames Chevron for husband's asbestos exposure
The widow of a former carpenter has filed suit against Chevron USA, claiming the oil company negligently and maliciously exposed her late husband to asbestos.
Bathroom blow-up
This week's lesson in workplace litigation risk management: be sure to take care when hiring men who aspire to be women.
Huff joins elite group of female fire chiefs
Ann Huff joined a unique group this month when she became the first woman chief of the Beaumont Fire Department. The appointment makes Huff one of four female chiefs in Texas and one of 36 in the United States.
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Recent real estate foreclosures
U.S. Bank National Association has filed for an application to foreclose on the property of James and Janie Kelly, located at 560 Carnahan Place, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
Couple says mobile home not right for Orange wind zone
Dustin and Rachel Gonzalez have filed suit against Legacy Housing Ltd., claiming the company brought them a Wind Zone Category 1 mobile home when they purchased a Wind Zone 2 home.
South Texas College of Law first in U.S. to win 100 national advocacy titles
Gerald Treece Houston's South Texas College of Law became the first American law school to win 100 national Advocacy competitions, an April 7 press release from the school stated.
Brady honored by life science industry as BIO Legislator of the Year
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) For his work supporting the life science industry, U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) has been named Legislator of the Year by the Biotechnology Industry Organization.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 04/10/2008 Certificate #: 72584
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Suit alleges box too heavy for sales representative
MARSHALL -- When working at a Tyler Home Depot on the day after Christmas in 2006, Melina Martin was standing on a ladder attempting to move a box from a shelf over her head. When she picked up the box to move it, the bottom of the box collapsed causing Martin to fall backwards hitting her back on the ladder's rail.