News from January 2009
Expert reports should be just that
Even the best laws can have loopholes.
Homeowner alleges Capitol County improperly denied hurricane claim
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against Capitol County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, alleging he was not paid money to which he was entitled after Hurricane Rita destroyed sections of his home three years ago.
Hotel owner claims insurance agent misrepresented storm coverage
F & R Group Investments claims it thought it had protection when it filed an insurance claim after Hurricane Ike caused damages to one of its local hotels, the Quality Inn.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Jan. 22-28, 2009
Recent real estate foreclosures
Recent real estate foreclosures in Orange County
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County, Jan. 20-23, 2009
Local doctors defend care of gunshot victim who blames them for leg amputation
Brian Sutton Doctors don't have complete control over the body's process of healing, said a local physician during a medical malpractice trial that began this week in Jefferson County.
Texas woman sues Rhino for rollover as plaintiffs seek MDL
MARSHALL � More than four years ago, Vicki Joyce's child was injured when the Yamaha 660 Rhino she was in, rolled over and pinned her legs underneath it. Joyce joins one of many new lawsuits alleging the Rhino ATV is defective and unreasonably dangerous.
Texas SC sees growing problem with inadequate expert reports
Texas Supreme Court AUSTIN � To the frustration of the Supreme Court of Texas, a state law requiring an expert report after the filing of a medical malpractice suit is increasingly rewarding weak reports.
Recent patent infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Jan. 22-23, 2009
Legally Speaking: Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction, Part 1 of 2
Friends and family regularly ask me when I'm going to turn my time and literary energies to writing a courtroom thriller a l� John Grisham.
Class action alleges Netflix, Wal-Mart conspiracy created monopoly in DVD rental market
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. � A recently filed class action alleges a conspiracy between Netflix and Wal-Mart allowed Netflix to create a monopoly in the DVD rental market.
Electrician files suit against refinery after switch thrown by plant employee
A Louisiana man claims he was severely burned after he received an electrical shock while working at a local plant and filed suit against the refinery.
Seaman claims vessel owner failed to provide proper medical treatment
The L/B Petite A Louisiana seaman has filed suit against his employers, alleging he did not receive proper care for his illness while offshore.
Attorney sues client over unpaid legal fees
GALVESTON � A Harris County attorney seeks $68,000 in damages from a Dickinson man he formerly represented.
Trustee's suit claims bank error led to companies' bankruptcy
The trustee of two companies that filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy claims it was a bank's mistake that forced the companies into insolvency.
Kitchen worker sues restaurant over fall in kitchen
A Port Arthur man has filed suit against La Hacienda, alleging he was required to have surgery on his left knee after he slipped and fell while working at the restaurant.
Couple sues contractor for failing to build home within specified time
A Jefferson County couple has filed suit against Premier Custom Homes and Developments and Locke and DeBlanc, alleging their new home was supposed to be completed within one year, but Premier failed to build it within the specified time frame.
Worker sues Total after breaking leg
A Groves woman claims she broke her leg while working at a local refinery because her employer neglected to teach her proper safety procedures.
Several hearings held in Judge Sanderson's 60th Court
More than a dozen hearings were held in Judge Gary Sanderson's 60th District Court on Jan. 30, several of which are cases covered by the Southeast Texas Record.