News from June 2009
Termination could mean bad schools for kids, woman's suit claims
GALVESTON � Alleging she was wrongfully terminated, a Santa Fe woman's suit claims the job loss might force her family to move to a poor-performing school district.
Couple who sued home manufacturer for eviction notice now non-suit defendant
Bad credit? No credit? In danger of losing your home? Well, a local couple has figured out an alternative form of mortgage bailout, sue everyone involved with your loan.
Citing federal preemption, MDL judge dismisses hundreds of Medtronic suits
Kyle TEXARKANA, Texas -- After dismissing hundreds of lawsuits alleging implantable defibrillator leads are defective, U.S. District Judge Richard H. Kyle maintains the plaintiffs' claims are preempted by federal law and has denied the plaintiffs' request to replead their case.
Malpractice case alleges surgeon left needle inside body
A Beaumont man has filed a medical malpractice suit against a local doctor, alleging a needle negligently left inside his body during surgery perforated his bladder.
Mostyn a no show at hearing, Austin judge orders client to disclose finances
On May 28, a Travis County district judge ordered Texas House Parliamentarian Denise Davis and her husband Ian Hancock to fully respond to questions and provide documents about their finances in connection with a lawsuit they lost in July of last year.
Pearson firm hit with $1.4 million judgment for failing to pay environmental researcher
A Beaumont environmental law firm embroiled in litigation over money owed to an air quality consultant has been hit with judgment of more than $1 million.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Bilski patent case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider whether patent protections for methods of doing business should be expanded.
Woman sues local gynecologist over ovarian cyst
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against her doctor, alleging she needlessly endured pain for almost a year and a half because her doctor failed to fully remove her uterus during a hysterectomy.
Injured pilot seeks medical expenses, lost wages from ship owner
A Florida man has filed suit against AEP River Operations, alleging he was not reimbursed for injuries he sustained while working on a boat for the company.
Suit filed against grocer after girl slips in water puddle
A Beaumont woman says the minor girl who accompanied her on a grocery-shopping trip was injured after she slipped on an unseen puddle of water.
Rice farmers appeal injunction, try to stop pipeline project
After being granted the power of eminent domain, Denbury Green Pipeline-Texas sought and received a permanent injunction earlier this year that stopped Texas Rice Land Partners from delaying construction of a pipeline.
Local asbestos suit names 49 companies as defendants
Blevins An asbestos suit naming 49 defendant companies has been filed on behalf of a recently deceased man, alleging the man's asbestos-related disease was caused by company negligence.