News from June 2009
Kent reports to jail, impeachment process makes way through House
Kent Former federal judge Samuel Kent began an almost three-year prison term on June 15, while the U.S. House of Representatives cleared its calendar to consider Kent's impeachment.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of seven new lawsuits were filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County District Court during the week of June 8 through June 12.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 11-18, 2009
Bolivar church case moved to federal court, archdiocese seeks dismissal
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Port Bolivar before Hurricane Ike GALVESTON � The legal battle over the fate of the Bolivar Peninsula's remaining Catholic church is shifting from Galveston County District Court to a federal court.
172nd 7/09
JAMES LEVINE ET AL VS UNITED SCAFFOLDING INC ET AL
Injured woman's suit alleges ATV unfit for intended use
TEXARKANA, Texas � Injured while riding as a passenger on a Yamaha Rhino ATV, Krissi Henry alleges the vehicle was defective and unfit for its intended use and has filed suit against Yamaha.
Legally Speaking: When All That Twitters Is Not Told -- Dangers of the Online Juror (Part 2)
In the previous installment in this series, we examined the current rash of cases in which the online activities of jurors � blogging or "tweeting" from the jury box, as well as consulting Internet resources or social networking sites for additional information on the case � have threatened the integrity of the judicial process.
Santa Fe resident sues construction company over unfinished repairs
GALVESTON � Alleging his residence is still in shambles despite making payments for repairs, a Santa Fe man is suing a local construction business for $50,000 in Galveston County District Court.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, June 8-15, 2009
Local attorneys sued over mishandling of CSX case in West Virginia
Bernsen WHEELING, W. Va. - Local law firms and attorneys have been sued in federal court in West Virginia by clients claiming the lawyers mishandled a consolidated a lawsuit against CSX Transportation.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, June 10-16, 2009
Criminal case not a factor in civil eviction proceeding, justices decide
Among renters who have devised novel ways to frustrate evictions, Bernie Johnson may take the prize by claiming possession of an apartment under his Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination.
Apartment management knew of sex offender on staff, victim's mother alleges
Kahn GALVESTON � A Galveston County woman has filed suit against a La Marque apartment complex, claiming it was aware one of its employees is a registered sex offender who then allegedly raped her 14-year-old daughter on its premises six months ago.
Employee claims toxin exposure at Tyson plant caused liver failure
MARSHALL � A Louisiana resident claims he was exposed to toxins at a Tyson chicken processing plant that allegedly caused acute liver failure requiring a liver transplant.
Davenport files appeal in Thompson med-mal case
Valorie Davenport Making good on her promise, plaintiff's attorney Valorie Davenport filed an appeal June 2 over her lost medical-malpractice suit � a case in which the lawyers have created more attention than the plaintiff or defendants.
U.S. appeals court remands Beaumont injury case over time limit questions
Fifth Circuit court building in New Orleans TEXARKANA, Texas � A federal appeals court has sent a Jones Act suit back to Beaumont because questions remain about the statute of limitations and when a plaintiff should have discovered his medical condition.
Jones Act suit blames engine room noise for man's hearing loss
An Orange County man is suing his former employer, alleging that in the one year he worked for Trico Marine Assets in the late 1990s he suffered a "decrease in hearing."
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts, May 27-June 11, 2009
Family sues Chevron claiming asbestos exposure led to man's death
The wife and son of a deceased man are suing a major oil company, claiming the man's death from lung cancer was caused by his exposure to asbestos at a local refinery.
Club owner sued for locking doors during melee
A Beaumont man is suing a nightclub and its owner, saying he broke his foot after he was locked inside the club when a fight broke out.