News from May 2009
Federal judge declares Galveston schools finally desegregated
GALVESTON � A federal judge has declared a local school district desegregated, closing a civil rights lawsuit that has been heard since 1959.
Scaffold worker hits head on pipe, sues four companies
A worker at a local refinery claims he ruptured two discs in his neck after hitting his head on a pipe while climbing a scaffold
Homeowner blames foreclosure on wreck injuries, sues driver
A dump truck operator has filed suit against two companies and one of their employees, alleging his $400,000 home was placed in foreclosure after he was injured in an accident and unable to work.
Employee alleges termination was retaliation for workers' comp claim
A Hardin County man has filed suit against Knife River Corp., alleging the company fired him after he was injured and did not show up for work.
Eight in vehicle seek proceeds caused by underinsured driver
Eight people say they have failed to collect any money from their insurance company after an underinsured driver struck the vehicle in which they were riding, severely injuring them.
Railroad worker sues 13 defendants over leg injuries
A Chambers County man says both of his legs were injured while he was working as a production technician for a railroad company.
Three local residents claim injuries due to improper lane change
Three Jefferson County residents claim they were seriously injured after a man improperly switched lanes and struck the side of their vehicle.
Souter stepping down from U.S. SC
Souter WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter has announced his retirement from the Court, giving President Barack Obama the opportunity to pick his successor.
Red-light runner sued by other driver
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against two companies and one of its employees, alleging she was injured after the employee failed to stop at a red light.
Four Star sued after vehicle collision
A Port Arthur woman claims she was injured and her vehicle was damaged after it was struck by a Four Star Communications vehicle that allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign.
Bales named new US Attorney for Eastern District
Bales A former FBI agent is now the top law enforcement officer in East Texas. John Malcolm Bales was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas on May 1.
Stopping a serial suer
There is no absolute right to sue.
Keep this in mind as you consider the inane lawsuit exploits of Amy Modica, oft-chronicled on these pages. Just because someone has the time and temperament to flood our local courts with frivolous claims, doesn't mean it should be allowed.