News from April 2009
Texas justices rule against insurance company in injured child case
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)- An insurance company must pay a claim for a child who was injured by a truck that was fleeing police, the Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Breaking News: Texas Senate passes asbestos causation bill
Duncan (R) AUSTIN -- A bill that critics fear will expose thousands of additional businesses to asbestos lawsuits has passed the Texas Senate.
Panel denies Houston lawyer's request for MDL status of lone case
AUSTIN � In a fantastic feat of forum shopping, Houston lawyer David McKeand applied for multi district jurisdiction over a single case.
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Port Arthur man sues broker over loss of investment funds
A Port Arthur man has filed suit against several investment companies and a broker, alleging they did not properly invest his money.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 9-15, 2009
Cooper Tire sued over fatal roll-over in Mexico
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- While traveling in Mexico in December 2007, one passenger was killed and several were injured when the 1997 Ford Explorer in which they were riding left the road and rolled over. The passengers believe the accident was caused by the tread on the vehicle's left rear tire suddenly and unexpectedly separating from the tire body.
Seaman sues employer over injuries on board ship docked in Galveston
GALVESTON � A seaman from Sugar Land is suing two maritime companies for multiple injuries he allegedly sustained while his ship was docked in Galveston three months ago.
When pigs fly: Huntsman sues pipeline companies for damage from flying pig disc
The Hunstman Petrochemical Corp. has filed suit against three pipeline service companies, alleging they were responsible for damage to its property.
Provost Umphrey attorney files Avandia lawsuit in federal court
Provost Umphrey attorney Christopher Kirchmer has filed a new Avandia lawsuit in federal court, alleging the drug's maker, GlaxoSmithKline, marketed and sold the drug knowing it was dangerous.
PAPD sues city to compel arbitration of hurricane-duty pay grievance
The Port Arthur Police Association says the city of Port Arthur failed to pay police officers as much as it paid other city workers during Hurricane Ike.
New suits against insurance companies over hurricane claims filed in Jefferson County
A total of six suits regarding hurricane damage claims were filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County District Court during the week of April 6-April 10, 2009.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, April 13, 2009
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County district courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County district courts, April 3-9, 2009
Thousands turn out in Beaumont for Tax Day Tea Party
Many Southeast Texans were happy to show that they were conservative despite some of the negative labels in the media. In spite of the "right-wing extremist" stigma the national media and even their own government has tattooed on zealous conservatives the past few days, thousands of locals still enthusiastically rallied for Beaumont's Tax Day Tea Party.
Panel denies Houston lawyer's request for MDL status of lone case
McKeand AUSTIN � In a fantastic feat of forum shopping, Houston lawyer David "Mac" McKeand applied for multi district jurisdiction over a single case.
Tyler company seeks $1.2 M from British oil field supplier
MARSHALL � Alleging breach of contract and seeking more than $1.2 million, Tyler company TTI Tubulars has filed suit against Petroleum Pipe Company LTD of London on April 14, 2009 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas.
Radiologist found what lawyers paid him to find, CSX attorney says
Harron WHEELING W. Va. � Radiologist Ray Harron of Bridgeport, W. Va., refuses to testify about X-rays he read twice with different results, according to railroad company CSX Transportation.
Robreno throws out 444 suits from asbestos MDL
PHILADELPHIA � U. S. District Judge Eduardo Robreno meant it when he said he would start getting rid of suits in his national asbestos court.
Galveston woman's asbestos suit blames maritime companies for father's death
Ian Cloud GALVESTON � A local woman claims several maritime companies are responsible for her father's death from an illness allegedly caused by asbestos exposure.