News from November 2009
Toshiba Ten Years Later: The Future of High Tech Class Actions
In the 10 years since Toshiba settled a class action lawsuit for $2.1 billion, class action litigation against high tech industries has become increasingly rare, experts say.
Woman wants teeth fixed after assistant botched crowns
A woman has filed suit against a Beaumont dentist, alleging she will be forced to incur costs of more than $12,000 to replace eight crowns the dentist improperly place on her teeth.
Appeals court to hear arguments on conveyor belt case
A local plant worker injured by a conveyor belt is asking an appeals court to keep the Goodyear Co. trapped in his suit, even though Goodyear sold the conveyor 13 months prior to his injury.
U.S. Supreme Court hears jurisdiction case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday heard argument in a case that could change the way a company's principal place of business is determined, and thus where lawsuits against it are litigated.
Management company says it was fired for questioning clinic's finances, sues to recover payment
A financial management consulting company claiming it was terminated after raising questions about a medical clinic's finances is suing the clinic for breach of contract to try to recover unpaid invoices.
Hernia blamed on attempt to move gas drum
A Jefferson County man claims he suffered a hernia and other injuries after he was ordered to move a gas drum weighing hundreds of pounds.
Survey: Medical malpractice threats hamstring doctors
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Legal Newsline)-The overwhelming majority of U.S. physicians say the threat of medical malpractice litigation is influencing their practice of medicine, a recent survey found
House approves health care overhaul; Democrats eschew tort reforms
Eric Cantor (R-Va.) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed a landmark health care overhaul that changes the way the nation's medical insurance companies do business.
Railroad employee sues after tripping over track
A railroad employee claims she tripped over a section of track after a switchboard operator switched the direction of the tracks without informing her.
Family sues east Texas electric co-op over fire
Three Tyler County residents have filed suit against Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, alleging the company failed to properly inspect wiring that later caused a fire.
Another TARP: Trial Attorney Relief Program
The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was touted as a solution to the subprime mortgage crisis and a way to stabilize our economy.
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Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of six new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Oct. 26-30, 2009.
Man blames rice mill after he falls off truck full of hulls
A man claims he broke both heels and a wrist after falling off the top of a trailer while attempting to secure a load.
Pennsylvania resident sues foreign companies in Texas over asbestos exposure
TYLER � While working in Texas, Pennsylvania resident Robert Plummer alleges he was exposed to asbestos and asbestos fibers which have caused injuries to his respiratory system.
Medical group sues doctor to recover practice set up costs
A Beaumont physicians group has filed suit against a local doctor, alleging he failed to reimburse the group for money it spent helping him establish a practice.
Local woman sues convenience store after fall
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against Speedy Stop Stores, alleging she broke her elbow after she fell on a substance while walking through the store.
Marshall resident claims denture cream caused zinc poisoning
MARSHALL � A Marshall resident and an Arizona resident believe they are the victims of zinc poisoning and possible neurological damages caused by their ingestion of Super Poligrip Denture Adhesive Cream.