News from February 2009
Austin company defeats Mostyn's motion, keeps $439K verdict against lawyer's clients
Steve Mostyn Southeast Texas' most prolific filer of hurricane suits didn't fare so well in central Texas last week, as an Austin judge has denied a motion for a new trial in a case in which a $439,000 judgment was levied against the lawyer's clients.
Dipstick injury leads to suit against ship company
A Florida man has filed suit against Global Geophysical Services, alleging he was injured while working on a ship for the company.
DuPont asks Texas SC to enforce Jefferson County jury verdict in its favor
Inexplicably shut down by a district court and an appeals court, DuPont has turned to a higher power in hopes the Supreme Court of Texas will enforce a civil jury verdict in the chemical company's favor.
County wants out of woman's drunken-driving death suit, says bar is to blame
Last summer, the Record reported on a suit involving a young woman who left a Beaumont bar intoxicated and died in a head on collision.
Jury awards $1.5 M to gunshot victim who sued treating physician
Although he was adamant in his testimony that doctors can only facilitate healing, a Jefferson County jury still levied a $1.5 million against Dr. Charles Domingues, finding that he could have done more for a gunshot victim.
Water puddle slip basis of suit against McDonalds
A Jefferson County woman claims she was injured after she slipped on a puddle of water in McDonalds.
Family of stabbing victim sues hospital, doctor for man's death
Five heirs of a deceased man have filed suit against Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital and one of its doctors, alleging that because of the caregiver's negligence the man died from a stab wound in the back.
Man claims power line downed by hurricane caused electric burns, sues Entergy
A Hardin County couple has filed suit against Entergy Texas, alleging the man received a serious electrical shock from an unsecure power source.
Seaman sues vessel owner after ship capsizes
Mike Pierce Isidro Vega has filed suit against Mike Hooks Inc. and M/V Missouri Edge, alleging he was injured when the boat capsized.
Kent pleads guilty as sexual assault trial set to begin
Samuel Kent As a judge, Samuel Kent probably saw many defendants take a last minute plea agreement as jurors filed into the courthouse. This time it was Kent himself that pleaded guilty just as a jury was being selected to hear charges that he sexually assaulted female employees.
Texas judge charged with judicial misconduct
Sharon Keller AUSTIN(Legal Newsline)-The presiding judge of the highest criminal court in Texas has been charged by the state judicial ethics commission.
Upper court ruling could mean slow burn for Texas 'rocket docket'
U.S. District Judge T. John Ward It took a car headrest � that familiar object that is often overlooked until it is needed by a stiff-necked driver � to profoundly change an East Texas court.
Homeowners from Country Lane Estates file suits against surveyors over incorrect elevations
Three couples whose homes in Country Lane Estates were flooded by Hurricane Ike have filed lawsuits against a local surveying company, alleging the surveyors incorrectly measured the elevation of the neighborhood.
Couple sues construction company for failing to repair property
Allen Parker A Jefferson County couple expected to have more than $21,000 worth of work on their damaged property to be finished within six months.
Perry writes letter to Obama in opposition to stimulus package
Gov. Rick Perry (R) With the passage of President Barack Obama's stimulus package on Feb. 17, Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) joined leaders of other states who opposed the legislation.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Feb. 6-10, 2009
Recent real estate foreclosures
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, Feb. 4-11, 2009
Recent patent infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Feb. 13-17, 2009
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JERRY SINGLETON ET UX VS GARLOCK INC ET AL
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 12-18, 2009