News from 2008
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 21-26, 2008
Jury finds Bush not guilty in criminal trial, but civil suit regarding bullet removal continues
Prosecutors would have liked to have the bullet that is lodged in Joshua Bush's forehead to convict the Groves teen on felony charges.
Store owners lose appeal against Parkdale Mall
If shoppers have been wondering what happened to Urban Collection at Parkdale Mall, the store's owners have been tied up in litigation over their lease for the last two years.
58th CD October '08
RAYTHEON EBASCO OVERSEAS LIMITED VS. CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON ET AL
Legally Speaking: When Judges Get Cute
In authoring a 1967 guide for new judges, Judge George Rose Smith of Arkansas admonished against displaying judicial humor, calling it "neither judicial nor humorous."
Recent real estate foreclosures in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures in Jefferson County
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, July 25-Aug. 26, 2008
Asbestos suit names 46 companies for alleged asbestos exposure
Lou Thompson Black Tommy Davis and his wife Jacqueline have filed a lawsuit against 46 defendant companies, alleging the companies purposely inflicted Tommy with an asbestos disease.
Homebuilders' online service files patent infringement suit against Pulte, others
Scott Clearman MARSHALL � A recent patent infringement suit has an online service for builders and buyers pitted against some of the country's largest homebuilders and manufacturers.
Contractors in dispute over construction agreement
GALVESTON � Two companies based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex will meet in Galveston County District Court over a contract dispute.
Inmate sues UTMB for improper cancer diagnosis
GALVESTON � A Texas inmate has sued the University of Texas Medical Branch on allegations its doctors improperly diagnosed his cancer.
Defendants ask judge to deny class certification in manufactured homes case
TEXARKANA, Ark. � Defendants in a proposed class action against makers of manufactured homes for not disclosing charges for axles and wheels have asked an Arkansas judge to deny the class certification.
Colossus defendant claims it has been denied due process
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Claim IQ Inc. is petitioning the Arkansas Supreme Court to order a state circuit court to cease what the company calls improper exercise of jurisdiction and dismiss the defendant without prejudice from the Colossus class action.
Man claims test-drive trick left him with watercraft he didn't buy
Yamaha FX Before he could test drive a watercraft, Troy Hebert was allegedly told he had to fill out a credit application. When he returned the following day, Hebert unexpectedly learned he was now the owner of a Yamaha water vehicle.
Worker blames nail gun injury on employer
Juhon A local construction worker claims his employer purposely removed the safety switch on nail guns, causing him to be accidentally shot in the stomach with a nail.
Only one BP civil case remains after four more settlements
After more than 4,000 suits filed against BP by victims of the 2005 explosion at its Texas City refinery, there is now only one civil case left on the books.
$120K judgment levied against Trans Texas Construction for faulty roof repairs
McFaddin North Apartments Trans Texas Construction Co. has been ordered to pay MJ3 Ltd. nearly $120,000 in damages for faulty roof repair to MJ3's three apartment complexes, which were damaged when Hurricane Rita ripped through Southeast Texas.
Petrochemical companies agree to settle with Texas AG for $6.5 million
Greg Abbott AUSTIN(Legal Newsline)- The operator of seven petrochemical plants in Houston and along the Texas Gulf Coast have reached a settlement with the state attorney general's office.
Officer Breiner forced back into arbitration, but still can sue city
After a month-long break, Beaumont Police officer Keith Breiner, who was suspended for having sex with prostitutes, will have to return to the arbitration table after a judge denied his requests for an injunction and plea to the jurisdiction.
Victim of convicted officer seeks civil damages from police department
GALVESTON � A former Galveston police officer recently convicted by a Galveston County jury of aggravated kidnapping is now the target of a federal lawsuit.