News from 2008
Arson blamed for fire at Governor's Mansion
Austin's pre-dawn sky was lit by the fire blazing at the Texas Governor's Mansion on June 8. Authorities believe the fire that heavily damaged the Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin last Sunday was the work of an arsonist.
Unions sue over Vioxx settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Two of the nation's most powerful unions have sued six law firms for their handling of litigation against Vioxx maker Merck & Co. Inc.
58th Court District July 2008
58th COURT DISTRICT
Coca-Cola failed to reduce risks of soda delivery, suit alleges
Denying any contributory negligence, a heated mother has filed suit against Coca-Cola on her daughter's behalf, claiming one of the soda company's delivery men rolled a dolly over her daughter's foot.
Family feud over pet custody leads to lawsuit
A run-of-the-mill family feud has spilled into the civil realm over custody of a pet.
Woman blames doctor, hospital for negligent care of breast lump
More than two years ago, Lainey Bean sought medical consultation for a lump on her breast. Now, Bean claims the doctor and hospital who tended to her negligently subjected her to "further testing and multiple surgical procedures."
BP victims want high court to look at plea agreement
GALVESTON � The U.S. Supreme Court could intervene in the mass litigation against BP resulting from the 2005 explosion at its Texas City refinery.
Woman sues hospital after valet turns out to be car thief
After giving her car keys to a valet service at a local hospital, a Lumberton resident was rather surprised to learn her car had been stolen. The vehicle was later recovered at a Louisiana gas station.
Woman alleges vaccine caused infection, sues healthcare provider
Sarah Frasher Alleging her infection was caused by the healthcare provider who administrated her shot, Jana Richard has filed suit against Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
Entergy found not negligent in personal injury trial
Entergy was recently found not negligent in the automobile collision trial of Shayna Taylor vs. Entergy et al, which took place in Jefferson County Judge Gary Sanderson's 60th Judicial Court.
Record columnist wins big in journalism competitions
John G. Browning June 6 was a good night for Southeast Texas Record columnist John G. Browning. The Dallas attorney brought home several writing awards at journalism competitions in Beaumont and Houston.
Brent Coon reaches 14 more settlements in mammoth asbestos suits
Brent Coon The court docket may be a little less congested now, as 14 more settlements have been reached in Brent Coon inspired asbestos suits so massive that its plaintiffs habitually occupy the bulk of Judge Donald Floyd's 172nd District Court monthly docket.
Couple settles Lemon Law suit
In March, The Southeast Texas Record reported on a Lemon Law suit filed by Matthew and Tina Lavergne, who claimed their fairly new Ford vehicle was prone to breaking down.
Woman sues over UFO found in salad
Seasoned with an unidentified "foreign object," a Hartford, Mich., woman claims she broke three teeth after chomping down on the UFO while dining at Logan's Roadhouse. She and her husband have filed suit against the restaurant.
When shopping baskets attack
Perhaps Beaumont residents Mary Bourne and Deborah Parker should form a support group.
172nd Court District June 2008
172nd COURT DISTRICT
Recent real estate foreclosures in Jefferson County
Citi Group/Consumer Finance Inc. has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Lark Marie Turner, located at 1925 Turon Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Appeals court denies hunting lodge owner's defamation suit against biologist who said he stocked deer
The lodge at Whitetail Junction Ranch in Kimble County The 9th District appeals court has thrown out a defamation suit that hunting lodge owner James Shrieve filed against a state biologist for telling a review panel he stocked deer in violation of his wildlife management plan.