News from 2008
58th district hearing date 11/18/08
JAMES E ZAGONE VS CHARLES C DOMINGUES MD ET AL
136th CD HEARING 11/18/08
JERRY SYLVESTER VS CHRISTUS HEALTH SOUTHEAST TEXAS ET AL
Men sue Motiva over injuries from oil dump
Two Jefferson County men and two Hardin County men have filed suit against Motiva Enterprises, claiming they were injured while working on the company's premises.
Woman sues after twisting knee while running from forklift
MARSHALL � When she walked into a Home Depot store in Frisco, Texas, Pamela Gray noticed a forklift backing up towards her.
Widow sues DuPont over husband's asbestos exposure
A Hardin County woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against E.I. Du Pont De Nemours, claiming his asbestos-related disease was wrongfully caused.
Homeless woman sues President Bush over mismanagement at Beaumont Housing Authority
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against multiple housing officials, including President George W. Bush, alleging she may be forced into homelessness because of mismanagement at the Beaumont Housing Authority.
Couple seeks deposition from Christus for possible med-mal suit
A Jasper County couple has filed a petition to perpetuate testimony from Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in anticipation of a possible lawsuit alleging the man had an allergic reaction to medicine he was given while at the hospital.
Runoff for District 17 set for December
Huffman AUSTIN � Gov. Rick Perry today announced a special runoff election to fill the vacancy in Texas Senate District 17 will be held Dec. 16.
Another missed-step trial against Christus begins
Last year, Christus Health Southeast Texas was hit with a $700,000 jury verdict for failing to paint a yellow hazard stripe on a parking garage step. Two weeks after receiving the favorable verdict, plaintiff's attorney Tim Ferguson filed another unmarked step suit against the non-profit hospital.
$20 M verdict levied against Samson Lone Star over fraudulent oil lease
Samson Lone Star LP was smacked with a $20 million verdict on Friday, Nov. 14, as 11 out of 12 jurors concluded the company was fraudulently sucking oil and gas out of a Hardin County man's property.
Woman sues hospital after hit by falling TV in emergency room
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital, alleging her left shoulder, left side and left knee were injured after a 19-inch television fell on her while she was waiting in the emergency room.
Dog bite turns into $1M suit after man attacks kennel owner
What started with a dog bite has evolved into a million dollar legal fight, after a local kennel owner claimed the dog's owner tried to kill her.
Beyond the rhetoric: The impact of asbestos litigation
Reaud The impact of asbestos litigation is etched in stone, even as the carving continues.
America's most (self-)important
The message descended from San Francisco, but it resonated in the Golden Triangle.
Vote tabulations finish with no change to Harris Co. judicial races
The final outcome of two close judicial races in Harris County remained unchanged after provisional ballots were tabulated Thursday.
Marine Fueling sues R&R over unpaid bill
Marine Fueling Service has filed a breach of contract complaint against R & R Marine Maintenance, alleging it failed to pay for barge shifting and barge rental services from March 25, 2006, until Sept. 28.
Couple sues Marriott after woman's fall in bathtub
A Jefferson County couple has filed suit against Courtyard Marriott Hotel, its president and its partner, alleging the woman had to undergo back surgery after she slipped and fell in a bathtub at the hotel.
Beaumont couple claims home repairs unworkmanlike
A Beaumont couple has filed suit against Ace Siding Roofing and Remodeling and its owner, alleging their house was not repaired in a good and workmanlike manner.
Exxon Mobil sues insurer over personal injury claim
Exxon Mobil has filed suit against Steadfast Insurance Company, alleging the insurance company should have covered damages Exxon had to pay for an employee's personal injury.
136th cd 12/08
TANYA MARIE SINGLETON THOMAS ET AL VS. AWC CARRIERS INC ET AL