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SOUTHEAST TEXAS RECORD

Friday, March 29, 2024

News from June 2009


Texas SC sends attorney fee case back to Jefferson County

By David Yates |
After a round trip through Texas' highest courts, a case over a business owner who wants to keep his attorney's hands out of his settlement has landed back in the court where it all began.

BPD, city to turn in legal documents as suit to keep lieutenant position continues

By David Yates |
In April, the Record reported that the Beaumont Police Officers Association sued to stop the city of Beaumont from eliminating a high-ranking police position from its department.

Judge Kent resigns, letter has current effective date

By Marilyn Tennissen |
Kent After being served with a summons to file an answer to the articles of impeachment against him, U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent submitted another letter of resignation � and this one had a current effective date.

Shopping for success

By The SE Texas Record |
Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Create a plaintiff-friendly courtroom and soon you'll have an overloaded docket.

Restaurant employee sues over slip in water puddle

By Kelly Holleran |
An employee at a popular local eatery says she injured her left wrist after she slipped and fell in a water puddle while on the job.

New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County

By Marilyn Tennissen |
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 18-25, 2009

Family blames man's death on benzene exposure at Chevron

By Kelly Holleran |
The wife and children of a deceased man filed a complaint against Chevron, alleging the man died after he developed multiple myeloma following his exposure to benzene and benzene-containing products.

Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County

By Kelly Holleran |
A total of 11 new lawsuits regarding hurricane damage claims were filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County District Court during the week of June 15 through June 19, 2009

Gov. Perry Announces Special Session for July 1

By Staff reports |
Perry (R) AUSTIN � Gov. Rick Perry today announced that a special session of the Texas Legislature will begin on Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.

This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts

By David Yates |
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, June 15-22, 2009

Child center sues to keep doors open

By David Yates |
After several downscale reviews by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Upscale Child Development Center is suing to keep its doors open.

WVU researchers hid legal conflict, records show

By Steve Korris |
WHEELING, W. Va. - West Virginia University researchers took money from U.S. taxpayers and plaintiff lawyers, hid the conflict of interest, and produced questionable research for the benefit of the lawyers.

Worker cut by skill saw sues construction company

By Kelly Holleran |
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against a company and its owner, alleging his arm was lacerated after his co-worker cut it with a saw.

Man sues hospital after getting decked by another patient

By Kelly Holleran |
A Houston man says he was forced to undergo surgery to his fractured jaw after a patient at Memorial Hermann Beaumont Hospital punched him in the face.

After $47M award from Ciba, Rembrandt's new infringement suit targets J&J

By Marilyn Tennissen |
Suing for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,712,327 proved lucrative for Rembrandt Vision Technologies last year, so the contact lens maker is filing suit again � this time against another company for infringing the same patent.

Man sues divorce attorney over botched representation, false billing

By John Suayan, Galveston Bureau |
GALVESTON � Alleging his motion for a divorce was bungled from the start, a Galveston County man is suing his lawyer for more than $50,000 in damages.

Woman claims fall in hotel shower due to slippery surface

By Kelly Holleran |
A Jefferson County woman and her husband have filed suit against a popular hotel chain and its manager, alleging the woman slipped in a shower because the hotel failed to provide a non-stick surface on its floor.

'Legally Speaking' wins best column in statewide competition

By Marilyn Tennissen |
Browning Columnist John G. Browning has received an impressive first place award in a statewide press competition.

Doctors allege insurance plan is part of nationwide theft and fraud ring

By Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau |
MARSHALL � After turning over nearly $400,000 to buy what they thought was an ERISA employee welfare benefit plan, two Virginia doctors believe they were the victims of an elaborate nationwide theft ring and are suing to get their money back.

Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas

By Marilyn Tennissen |
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, June 17-22, 2009