News from 2008
Paper girl sues for falling down on the job two years ago
A woman delivering papers for the Beaumont Enterprise is suing two property management companies and two local residents after she tripped and fell down a flight of stairs while distributing the news.
Asbestos, bankruptcy lawyers top Biden contributors
Biden Asbestos litigation usually lands hefty fees for plaintiff lawyers and bankruptcy lawyers, and both groups lavishly support vice presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Fred Baron fights for life while son fights for use of experimental drug
Fred Baron DALLAS -- According to an Internet plea posted on his son's Web site, Texas trial lawyer Fred Baron is dying, and attempts by his son to get him an experimental drug treatment are failing.
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct. 9-15, 2008
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County, Oct. 1-15, 2008
172nd Court District Nov. 2008
TERRY ADAMS VS. BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
Eckels, Newby to lead state's Hurricane Ike recovery effort
Eckels AUSTIN � A former Harris County judge and the chief of staff for Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to lead efforts to help the state recover from Hurricane Ike.
Legally Speaking: Lawyers Behaving Badly -- Once More, With Feeling
As "Legally Speaking" readers know, I've delved into the issue of lawyers on their worst behavior before, in a series of columns entitled "Lawyers Behaving Badly."
Good Judges Matter
Craig Enoch Most Texans make sure they know their children's teachers before sending them to school. Most learn about their doctors before entrusting their health to them. We seek information about these professionals because they can impact our lives.
Apple sued for monopolizing worldwide MP3 market
TEXARKANA, Ark. � A Taiwanese corporation alleges that Apple Inc. is attempting to monopolize the worldwide MP3 player market by squashing and preventing competition from smaller manufacturers of the digital music devices.
Appeals court: Expert's report not based on medical facts
Chief Justice Steve McKeithen BEAUMONT � Lori Cunningham Pinto, who sued two doctors for allegedly sewing her ureter shut, can't sue a third doctor for failing a few days later to break the stitches, the Ninth District appeals court in Beaumont decided on Oct. 9.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 8-10, 2008
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts, Sept. 9-Oct. 7, 2008
Dishwasher claims termination result of worker's comp
ORANGE -- An Orange County woman has filed suit against her former employer, Flying J Inc., claiming she was fired for applying for worker's compensation benefits after she slipped and fell while washing dishes.
Cut from the same cloth: the men behind the millions
Umphrey BEAUMONT, Texas � Pictures of Southeast Texas attorney Walter Umphrey's 70th birthday party bear closer resemblance to paparazzi shots at a Hollywood extravaganza than a celebration of an accomplished law partner.
Woman sues Mainland hospital, nurse for causing near-fatal overdose
Mainland Medical Center GALVESTON � A La Marque woman has filed suit against a Texas City hospital and one of its employees for "a near death experience" she reportedly underwent shortly after giving birth two years ago, court papers say.
Restaurant owners seek TRO against associate
GALVESTON � The alleged misbehavior of an associate has prompted a Kemah eatery and its business partner to seek assistance from the Galveston County District Court.
Madison's patron seeks $1M after karaoke free fall
With a belly full of liquid courage, James Lee climbed the stage at Madison's and belted out his favorite karaoke song. After taking his bows, Lee tumbled off the stage.
Caldwell: Keep Katrina hospital deaths investigation secret
James "Buddy" Caldwell (D) NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline)-Evidence that former Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti collected as a part of his investigation into deaths at Memorial Medical Center following Hurricane Katrina should remain secret at least for now, the state's new attorney general says.