News from October 2009
Teenage welder sparks fire and lawsuit
A Jefferson County man is suing two Nome residents over allegations that he was severely burned in an explosion.
Doctor seeks summary judgment, claims no evidence of gross negligence
A physician fingered in a wrongful death suit will ask a local judge later this month to dismiss the gross negligence claims filed against him "because there is no convincing evidence."
Texans know tort reform works
All educated Americans are familiar with the concept of checks and balances.
Rep. Kevin Brady targets economic recovery myths in weekly GOP address
Brady (R) I'm proud to represent southeast Texas in Congress, and serve as the lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, which keeps tabs on America's economic health.
Galveston woman sues contractors over storm repairs
GALVESTON - A Galveston woman claims two Harris County contractors she hired to repair her storm-damaged residence back in June swindled her out of more than $20,000.
13 CSX workers say Texas firm screwed up their W.Va. cases
WHEELING, W. Va.-- Thirteen CSX Transportation workers from North Carolina claim a Texas firm bungled their injury suits in West Virginia.
Texas firm asserts privilege in 7,000 asbestos cases
Robreno PHILADELPHIA - Baron and Budd of Houston, a leader in asbestos litigation, has asserted attorney client privilege in more than 7,000 suits that depend on reports from radiologist Jay Segarra.
MDL judge sets stage for reverse auction in lawn mower suits
Adelman MILWAUKEE, Wisc. � U. S. District Judge Lynn Adelman has halted national class action litigation over lawn mower engines while lawyers in his court try to head off a copycat class action at St. Clair County courthouse in Belleville, Ill.
Woman says refinery chemicals caused eye abrasions, other injuries
GALVESTON - A Houston woman is suing Valero Refining-Texas LP in after reportedly being exposed to harmful chemicals while at the company's Texas City facility.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of 10 new lawsuits against insurance companies regarding hurricane damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court during the week of Oct. 5-9, 2009.
Survey: Corporate litigation to increase
Dillard NEW YORK (Legal Newsline)-Corporate litigation is widely expected to continue to increase over the next year, a poll of corporate counsel indicates.
Sen. Cornyn: The Best Prescription For Health Care Reform
Like most Texans, I believe that our health care system needs reform. Millions of families have seen the cost of their private insurance skyrocket.
Four American companies named as defendants in suit over explosion on Mexican offshore rig
LUFKIN � Four American companies and a faulty valve are being blamed for the explosion on a mobile offshore platform that caused the death of 22 workers and the injury of 63 more.
Incomplete ship work leads to suit against environmental company
A maritime cleaning company has filed suit against an environmental service, alleging it was forced to spend at least $70,000 when the service failed to finish the job.
Couple's suit claims day care center neglected son's broken leg
GALVESTON - A Galveston County couple blames a Dickinson day care facility and one of its employees for a leg injury their infant son sustained while under the facility's care.
Family sues rental car agency over retread tires
MARSHALL � A father and son were traveling along the interstate in east Texas in a rented 2005 Ford box van when they claim the tread separated from one of the tires causing the van to lose control and strike several trees.
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RAY MART INC VS STOCK BUILDING SUPPLY OF TEXAS LP ET AL
Legally Speaking: You've Been Served -- Without Ever Leaving the Computer
When most people think of being served with legal documents, they picture the process server knocking at the door, literally the bearer of bad news.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct.8-14, 2009
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 7-12, 2009