News from April 2009
Dayton residents sue US government over auto collision in Kansas
Two local residents have filed a federal lawsuit, alleging a government employee caused an auto collision.
BPD suit wants city to keep lieutenant position
The Beaumont Police Officers Association wants to stop the city of Beaumont from eliminating a high-ranking police position from its department.
Cook blames pirate attack on employer, shipowner
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - The cook on a ship that was recently taken over by Somali pirates has filed a lawsuit against the shipowner and his employer.
Holder urged to investigate fraud in asbestos litigation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Justice Department should investigate evidence suggesting there is widespread fraud by trial lawyers litigating asbestos-related cases, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says.
Capitol Comment: Secure Borders Necessary for Safe and Prosperous Texas Communities
Over 1,200 miles of international border snakes along the Rio Grande through Texas, giving our state the distinction of holding more international boundary than all other states on the Mexican border combined.
Local firm has experience with Dole banana picker lawsuits
A judge in Los Angeles recently dismissed two cases against Dole filed by banana pickers because she found the plaintiff's attorneys committed fraud.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, April 17-22, 2009
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SHAMEKKA THOMAS VS SINCERE INC
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 23-30, 2009
Appeals court upholds inmate's life sentence, denies incompentency claim
Justice Hollis Horton Jeffrey Lasiter killed a stranger, apologized to God and drank enough water to damage his brain, but Montgomery County jurors found him competent to stand trial and appeals judges at the Ninth District in Beaumont have upheld their decision.
Browning wins national legal writing award
Dallas attorney and Southeast Texas Record columnist John Browning was recently named the winner of the 2009 Burton Award for Distinguished Achievement in Legal Writing.
Galveston men claim firing due to retaliation, racial discrimination
GALVESTON � Claiming they were unjustly fired because they are black and made requests for raises, two Galveston County men are suing their employer in Galveston County District Court.
Legally Speaking: Lawyers Behaving Badly Again
As regular "Legally Speaking" readers know, the subject of ethical lapses by lawyers and judges is a recurring one.
Local maritime company has summary judgment reversed on appeal
Beacon Maritime may have won a summary judgment involving hurricane damage in Sabine Pass, but Beaumont appeals justices said the company will be going back to court because it failed to sumbit proper legal documents.
KCS employee sues railroad for two different back injuries
MARSHALL � While working as a relief signal maintainer for Kansas City Southern Railroad, a Louisiana man claims the company failed to provide a reasonably safe place to work which caused him to injure his back twice.
Shopper sues store on Galveston's Strand over missed step
GALVESTON � A Galveston County woman is suing a California-based clothing retailer over a fall she allegedly took at the company's store in Galveston almost two years ago.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of 19 suits regarding hurricane damage claims were filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County District Court during the week of April 20-24, 2009.
Plaintiff claims child's fall from balcony due to apartment owner negligence
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against an apartment complex, alleging a young child fell from a balcony while visiting the apartments.
Beaumont company sues engineers for $90K in unpaid invoices
A Beaumont company has filed suit against a construction company and an engineering company, alleging it was not paid more than $90,000 for work it performed.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, April 24, 2009