News from January 2009
Judge denies Cisco's request for documents to support attorney's defamation claim
Eric Albritton TEXARKANA, Ark. � In a defamation suit pending in Texas, U.S. Magistrate Judge Don Bush recently denied Cisco Systems Inc.'s request for an attorney to provide documents, including medical records, to support his claims of mental anguish.
Agreement reached between family, nursing home over appeal of $400K verdict
Last February, the Southeast Texas Record reported on the trial of Roy Limbrick et al vs. Mariner Health Care Inc. (Green Acres Parkdale). The jurors sided with the children of Alice Limbrick, 94, and faulted the nursing home for the loss of Alice's legs, awarding the family $400,000 in damages.
Appellate judges uphold Liberty County court finding of fraud in property dispute
Justice Hollis Horton Liberty County District Judge C. T. Hight correctly returned a home to an old man who signed it away, the Ninth District appeals court in Beaumont decided.
Appeals court: Doctor need not be in same field to give expert report
Chief Justice Steve McKeithen Ninth District appeals judges won't require an expert report from a gynecologist in a malpractice suit against a gynecologist.
Recent patent infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Jan. 15-21, 2009
Family alleges woman died because of neglect in nursing home
Two Port Neches residents have filed suit against a nursing home, alleging a woman died because of the nursing home's lack of response to her illness.
Injured worker seeks depositions from Chemtrade
A Beaumont man who was severely injured in a chemical plant explosion has requested Chemtrade Refinery Services release various lists of companies and subcontractors who may soon become defendants in litigation the man may file against them.
$11 M verdict in Union Pacific wrongful death trial on appeal
In November 2007, the Record reported on a wrongful death trial in which jurors found Union Pacific Railroad Company negligent for failing to install safety devices at a crossing where a woman was killed, awarding Derrick Cezar and his daughter almost $11 million in damages.
Couple sues contractor for allegedly failing to do work on property
A Jefferson County couple expected to have more than $21,000 worth of work on their damaged property to be finished within six months. Instead, Craig and Terrelle Broussard allege work on their real estate has not even begun.
Suit alleges construction company did shoddy repair work to Groves dance studio
A Groves woman has filed suit against a Tomball man and his construction business, alleging the company did not adequately complete repair work on a dance studio the woman owns.
Trial to begin in case against doctors by gun shot victim who lost leg
Nearly four years ago, gunshot victim Jerry Sylvester saw justice done when a jury put away his assailant for 20 years.
Refinery worker sues Valero after hand burned by acid
An Orange County man whose hand was burned by acid has filed suit against the company where he was working at the time of the incident.
Man sues Moody Gardens over water slide collision
GALVESTON � An Oklahoma man is suing the operator of a Galveston tourist attraction after he collided with another patron on a water slide last summer.
Local business sues sign maker over design not up to windstorm specs
When Hurricane Humberto wreaked havoc on Jefferson County, one of its alleged victims was a $35,000 sign in front of the Nederland Marblecrafters.
Man seeks $10 million over credit card typo
GALVESTON � A Galveston County man is seeking $10 million from a credit card company and collection agency alleging a typographical error ruined his credit.
Family alleges water heater's bad design caused painter's fatal injuries
MARSHALL � The family of a painter killed when a water heater exploded is suing the manufacturer for faulty design.
Health care company sues employee over confidentiality clause
GALVESTON � A Houston-based health care services company has filed suit against a former employee for allegedly sharing confidential business information.
Wrongful death suit filed over highway pile-up behind smoking truck
MARSHALL - When a Downey Trucking tractor-trailer experienced mechanical problems on an East Texas highway, it billowed thick black smoke across the road. In the poor visibility, several vehicles collided in a chain reaction.
Suit against drug maker claims woman died from too much morphine in tablets
The family of a Jefferson County woman has filed suit against drug manufacturer over allegations the woman's prescription contained a lethal amount of morphine because the tablets were too large.
Family claims refinery worker died from benzene exposure at local plant
The family of a deceased refinery worker has filed suit against Chevron USA, alleging the man was wrongfully exposed to benzene and other toxic chemicals at the plant which eventually caused his leukemia.