News from May 2009
No swine flu pig out
Because of our shared border with Mexico, South Texas became America's "ground zero" during the recent swine flu scare.
Hundreds of bills in limbo as end of Texas legislative session looms
With the end of the 81st regular session of the Texas Legislature set for June 1, it has been a wild and crazy ride for many proposed bills, including several being watched by tort reform groups.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, May 20-26, 2009
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County, May 18-23, 2009
Familiar helper retiring from district clerk's office
After 15 years, Adele Vokolek, deputy clerk, is retiring from the Jefferson County District Clerk's Office. At the Jefferson County District Clerk's Office, whenever an attorney needs to file papers, a juror needs a form signed or a resident wants to look up a lawsuit, it is usually Adele Vokolek that gives them a hand.
Appeals court hears malpractice case against John Morgan
Morgan Following an hour's worth of oral arguments, Beaumont justices now must decide if a legal malpractice case against John Morgan and his firm should be booted back to the lower courts to be tried by a jury.
Legally Speaking: And the Winner Is ...
As "Legally Speaking" readers know, I periodically recognize some of the legal system's oddities with our very own version of the Oscars or Emmys of the entertainment world � the Justie. Awards.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, May 18-22, 2009
Arkansas woman claims gastric drug led to dyskinesia
EL DORADO, Ark. � After a year of taking a drug to combat a medical condition involving paralysis of stomach muscles, an Arkansas resident started exhibiting abnormal muscle movements throughout her body.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, May 21-27, 2009
Texas AG files potential $40M suit against Conn's
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-Swayed by the 2,000-plus service warranty complaints levied against a retailer, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has filed a potential $40 million suit against Conn's Appliances.
5th Circuit denies Kent's disability status, recommends impeachment
Kent Former U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent tried to blame his sexual attacks of female staff members on alcoholism and mental illness, but the Judicial Council for the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals wasn't buying it.
Trial lawyers make out in Chrysler bailout
Deutsch NEW YORK - Personal injury lawyers seemingly have secured a windfall from the Chrysler bailout.
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Uvalde family sues Michelin over defective tire, rollover
GALVESTON � Arguing a defective tire caused their vehicle to roll over, a Uvalde County family is suing Michelin North America Inc. in Galveston County District Court.
PA man claims defective air purifier burned down his house
A Port Arthur resident has filed a product liability suit against Sunbeam, alleging its defective air purifier started a fire that destroyed his house.
Double stacked trial over oil and gas lease royalties starts up
An oil and gas lease trial in which the plaintiff is also the defendant is now under way in Judge Gary Sanderson's 60th District Court.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts, May 13-21, 2009
Discrimination lawsuit alleges employer made derogatory comments against Obama
Obama MARSHALL � A recently filed discrimination lawsuit alleges a supervisor created a hostile work environment by making derogatory racial comments about Barack Obama, the country's first black president.
Supplier sues to collect almost $75K from construction project
A Victoria County company has filed suit against four corporations, alleging it was cheated out of almost $75,000.