News from 2008
Father crashes helicopter, then sues helicopter's manufacturer
A Robinson Helicopter R44 Raven I MARSHALL � While flying a Robinson Helicopter R 44 Raven I to a private residence on Cedar Creek Lake, Jay Scott Roden lost control and crashed the helicopter. Roden's wife and child were injured in the accident.
FELA suit filed after train derails
A Kansas City Southern Railway employee has filed suit against his employer and Kinder Morgan Petcoke, claiming he was injured when a train derailed last year.
Suit blames doctor for man's death following hernia surgery
Brian Sutton A 70-year-old man lost his life more than two years ago after undergoing hernia surgery. Now, the late Burton Richard's family is suing the doctor who performed the surgery for lost inheritance.
Appeals court scheduled to hear arguments over forum shopping
The John Minor Wisdom building in New Orleans, which houses the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
MARSHALL � The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to rehear arguments over its previous decision In re VW IIb, which established the "100-mile threshold" for venues in product liability cases.
Father sues stepfather for daughter's death
A bereaved father is suing a local resident he claims acted with a blatant disregard for the welfare of others and created a dangerous condition on his premises, which allegedly was the cause of his daughter's death.
Woman reaches settlement with hospital for early discharge after giving birth at home
A settlement has been reached between a local hospital and a woman who claims she had to give birth at home after the hospital failed to recognize that she was in labor.
Merck agrees to $58 million multi-state Vioxx settlement
Greg Abbott DALLAS(Legal Newsline)-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Tuesday reached a $58 million settlement with Merck & Co. Inc., capping three years of litigation by 29 state attorneys general.
After fall from roof, worker sues three companies
A construction worker has filed suit against three different companies, claiming they had a responsibility to keep him from falling off a roof.
Cleaning crew took belongings, suit alleges
After his Port Arthur home was ravaged by fire, Andrew Bigler hired Service Master Clean to restore several household items. Bigler alleges the company's employees didn't just clean his belongings, but also cleaned him out.
Woman sues Roadhouse after fall on ramp
While dining at the Texas Roadhouse in Port Arthur, Mitzi Stevens slipped and slid down the restaurant's wooden ramp, injuring her right knee.
Mostyn sues firm over attorneys' fees
Steve Mostyn A Southeast Texas lawyer has filed suit against another law firm, alleging the firm kept all the attorneys' fees from a client the two jointly represented.
Defense attorney stands by jury verdict in DuPont trial
M.C. Carrington A defense attorney said plaintiffs' lawyer Glen Morgan's motion for a new trial against DuPont was like kids asking for a "do over."
Morgan argues for new trial against DuPont
Editor's note: For DuPont's arguments in the hearing, see "Defense attorney stands by jury verdict in DuPont trial" on the Southeast Texas Web site.
Conspiracy theory
We never thought of Glen Morgan as a creative writer.
Reporter asked to leave hearing in Colossus class action
TEXARKANA, Ark.-A reporter covering a hearing in the biggest class action lawsuit ever filed in America was asked to leave a Miller County, Ark., courtroom Tuesday, May 13, by Circuit Judge Kirk Johnson.
Record files complaint regarding stolen papers
When Jerry Little, an employee of Reaud, Morgan & Quinn Law Firm, was confronted about stealing copies of the Southeast Texas Record in March, he replied "if I've committed a crime, then charge me."
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 05/08/2008 Certificate #: 72756
Recent real estate foreclosures in Jefferson and Orange Counties
Jefferson County