News from September 2009
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Sept. 23-30, 2009
'Shocking' low verdict in wrongful death case has attorney asking for new trial
Malley Lawyers for Renee Hollier called her jury award of $7,500 "shocking" on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as they pleaded with a local judge for a redo during a hearing for a new trial.
Beaumont woman claiming bed bug infestation sues Galveston hotel
GALVESTON � A Beaumont woman has filed suit against a Galveston hotel, claiming she was attacked by an infestation of bed bugs.
Judge dismisses suit against city of Beaumont, plaintiff a no show for hearing
In March, the Southeast Texas Record reported on a woman who sued the city of Beaumont, alleging she sustained multiple fractures after falling from training equipment.
Cornyn: Raising oil-industry taxes would cost jobs in Texas
The oil-and-gas industry helps power the U.S. economy, especially here in Texas. More than 300,000 Texans work in the industry. They generate nearly 7 percent of the wages in our state, despite being only a little more than 3 percent of our workforce.
Tracy refiles Toyota suit as whistleblower faces sanctions
Tracy MARSHALL � A Texas attorney has started to re-file past lawsuits against Toyota after allegations that the company withheld potentially damaging information in more than 300 suits. Meanwhile, the whistleblower, one of Toyota's former in-house attorneys, is facing possible sanctions from the bar.
California couple filesTexas suit over tainted heparin
TEXARKANA, Texas -- While in Bowie County, Tracey Underwood believes she was given multiple vials of contaminated heparin and as a result developed superior vena cava syndrome.
Owner of RV park seeks $10M alleging falsified inspection
GALVESTON � The owner of a Dickinson RV park claims the property has problems with its plumbing and electricity which drew the ire of the city, and is suing the previous proprietors and an inspector for approximately $10 million in damages.
Legally Speaking: Judges Who Missed Their Calling
Like most trial lawyers, I spend a fair amount of time appearing in front of and interacting with judges. With most of them, it's hard to imagine them as anything but judges � issuing rulings from the bench in all their black-robed, gavel-wielding glory.
More pipeline drama filed against Denbury Green
With several suits already filed against it, Denbury Green's pipeline has become a focal point for many landowners who claim the company is snatching up land with no regard for the tracts' occupants.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts, Sept. 10-25, 2009
Woman alleges pill caused death of unborn baby, sues drug maker
A pregnant woman claiming her birth control pills are responsible for her blood clot and the death of her unborn baby has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the drug's manufacturer.
'Ambulance chasing' on the rise in Texas, says watchdog group
HOUSTON � Unscrupulous ambulance chasing tactics by personal injury lawyers are on the rise in Texas, says a state legal watchdog group.
Appeals court approves Newton as arbitrator in Coon and Umphrey fee dispute
Newton A Texas appeals court shot down attorney Brent Coon recently, ruling the Provost Umphrey law firm will get to keep its selected arbitrator in a dispute over attorney's fees.
Thousands of lawsuits wash ashore in wake of Hurricane Ike anniversary
A house in Orange County is among hundreds that were stripped to the frame by the powerful storm surge from Hurricane Ike. A year after Hurricane Ike devastated Texas coastal cities, thousands of suits against insurance companies have washed ashore and been consolidated into a multi district litigation panel.
Judge orders Beaumont police chief to turn over all evidence in Derrick Newman beating case
Judge Donald Floyd has ordered Beaumont Police Chief Frank Coffin to turn over a videotape capturing the 2008 police beating of Derrick Newman.
Truth in East Texas
Kids say the darndest things. And so do adults. All's that's lacking is innocence.
172nd 10/09
DAVID PADERAS ET AL VS CHIRSTUS ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL ET AL
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Sept. 17-22, 2009
Best of Legally Speaking: Angel On My Shoulder
Legally Speaking is on vacation this week. Following is one of John Browning's most poignant columns, which originally ran April 23.