News from February 2009
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Texas AG sues candy company
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has charged Nature's Candy Inc. and its two directors with deceptive advertising.
Legally Speaking: Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction, Part 2 of 2
In last week's column, we looked at some of the stranger legal arguments and defenses that have been raised recently. Sometimes, the sheer irony of the premise of a case is itself stranger than fiction.
Patent attorneys sued by former client for overbilling, poor representation
Several technology companies are seeking more than $1 million from the attorneys they allege did an inadequate job of representing them in a Marshall patent infringement lawsuit and overbilled them for the work.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Jan. 23-29, 2009
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 2009
Texas SC says Astros pitcher can't sue Detroit team over arm injury
Doug Brocail AUSTIN � Houston Astros pitcher Doug Brocail blames the Detroit Tigers for an arm injury, but the Supreme Court of Texas won't let him sue the Tigers over it.
Recent patent infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Jan. 28-29, 2009.
Texarkana attorneys sued for failing to file lawsuit
Flint and Soyars TEXARKANA � Two Texarkana attorneys have found themselves on the receiving end of a lawsuit after client sued them for failing to file a personal injury suit before the statute of limitations ran out.
Plaintiff's expert testifies in amputee's medical malpractice trial
Jerry Sylvester may have lost his leg because treating physicians mislabeled his gunshot wound as "low energy," said the plaintiff's medical expert, as testimony continued this week in the trial of Sylvester vs. Christus.
Suit claims man developed cancer after benzene exposure at local plants
GALVESTON � A Texas City couple is suing BP and several other companies after the husband reportedly contracted a potentially fatal form of cancer.
Woman claims electric lines too low, sues Entergy over son's shock
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit on behalf of her minor son against Entergy Texas, alleging he received an electrical shock because of a low-hanging power line.
Local residents sue preparer over alleged bad tax advice
Four Jefferson County residents have filed suit against Compro Tax, alleging they were forced to made additional tax payments because of poor advice given to them by an advisor.
Family sues post office over auto collision with mail truck
MARSHALL-- While on his delivery route, postman James Robert Taylor Jr. allegedly ran through an intersection colliding with a vehicle carrying two minors. The family is suing the U.S. Postal Service claiming it is responsible Taylor's actions as his employer.
Holder promises no Wall Street 'witch hunts'
Eric Holder WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Newly sworn in U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday said he was not planning to zealously pursue corporate America amid public outrage over perceived excess.
Girl breaks arm on monkey bars, man sues resort
GALVESTON � A Denton County man is suing a local timeshare condominium after a young female relative of his was reportedly injured during a visit in early 2007.
Widow of shooting victim sues convenience store where robbery occurred
GALVESTON � The family of a 38-year-old Galveston electrician who was killed during an armed robbery of a local convenience store in February 2007 is seeking damages from the business, recent court documents say.
Railroad worker claims handhold gave way, sues UP
A former Union Pacific Railroad Company worker has filed suit against the company, alleging he was injured after one of the handholds on a rail car gave way.
Orange County man sues Allstate over auto collision claim
An Orange County man has filed suit against Allstate Insurance Company, alleging he was not paid damages to which he was entitled after an accident.
Beaumont residents claim injuries caused by Memorial Hermann
Five Beaumont citizens claim they were injured because of negligence at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital.