News from June 2009
Suit against Texaco, Chevron blames workplace asbestos exposure for man's death
Hyde The wife and children of a deceased man are suing two giant corporations, claiming the man's exposure to asbestos in the workplace played a role in his death from mesothelioma.
Man blames Medical Center for series of mistakes
Thaddeus Dixon says he was rushed to the emergency room of the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur in April 2007 because of severe stomach pains.
Appeals court to consider worker's Jones Act status in case against Eldridge
Whether a maintenance worker on a boat is technically a seaman and able to sue under the Jones Act is an issue now being considered by the Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals.
Hung jury ends oil and gas royalty case in mistrial
After four days of fruitless deliberations, jurors trying an oil and gas lease case � in which the plaintiff was also the defendant � failed to reach a verdict.
Who's judging the judges?
The wheels of justice turn slowly sometimes, especially when the defendant is a judge.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 4-11, 2009
Asbestos bankruptcy judge pulls plug on lawyers' plot
Edison PITTSBURGH - Bankruptcy Judge Bruce McCullough unraveled a plot between asbestos lawyers and bankruptcy lawyers, saving Travelers Insurance $146 million.
Mail carriers file class action against USPS over labor violations
TEXARKANA, Texas � According to a class action filed by mail carriers, the U.S. Postal Service has routinely violated federal labor laws in an attempt to save money.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, June 3-8, 2009
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JOHNNY MAURICH VS UNIOIN PACIFIC RAILROAD CO
Legally Speaking: The Good, the Bad and the Funny
I spoke recently to a lawyers' organization, and an audience member asked me if I ever found it difficult to incorporate humor into my presentations.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of 11 new lawsuits relating to hurricane damage claims were filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County District Court during the week of June 1 through June 5, 2009.
Bolivar church gets TRO to stop demolition
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church on the Bolivar Peninsula, before Hurricane Ike. GALVESTON � The parishioners of the Bolivar Peninsula's lone Catholic parish have obtained a temporary restraining order against the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston from a Galveston County District Court judge, preventing the house of worship from an encounter with the wrecking ball.
Seaman sues over delay in going ashore for medical treatment
A Bacliff man has filed suit against his employer, saying he was injured while working aboard a ship, but was not immediately brought ashore for medical attention.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, June 4-10, 2009
Another Avandia suit filed in Beaumont federal court
Provost Umphrey attorney Christopher Kirchmer has filed a new Avandia lawsuit in federal court, alleging the drug's maker, GlaxoSmithKline, marketed and sold the drug knowing it was dangerous.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, June 4-8, 2009
Woman claims man in rental car caused pile-up
A woman says she was seriously injured in a multiple car collision after a man failed to stop at a light.
Woman files malpractice suit against Fannett clinic over drug allergy
Sutton A Chambers County woman has filed a medical malpractice suit on allegations she was given a drug that doctors knew she was allergic to.
Wobbly floorboard leads to suit against Crystal Beach resident
GALVESTON � While visiting a location for a potential work bid, a Vidor man claims he sustained injuries in a fall and has filed suit against the property owner in Galveston County District Court.