News from September 2009
Ford sues former employee over broken contract
Ford Motor Co. has filed suit against one of its former employees, alleging the employee failed to repay relocation expenses when he quit after less than one year of employment.
Jury finds no negligence in auto collision trial
After more than three years of litigation, a plaintiff in an automobile collision case left the Jefferson County courthouse empty handed last week, following a "no negligence" jury verdict.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Sept. 16-18, 2009
Parties in Troll Tracker defamation trial settle only hours before jury deliberations to begin
TYLER � After a week of arguments and testimony in the defamation trial against the Patent Troll Tracker, the parties agreed to a confidential settlement just a day before the jury was scheduled to hear closing arguments and begin deliberations.
Fate of South Park Middle School now in judge's hands
Before he concluded a permanent injunction hearing to stop South Park Middle School from being razed, Judge Bob Wortham urged both parties to find a compromise before he ruled.
Judge tags out, Sanderson now presiding over Sabine Pass school trial
Last week, the Record reported on the trial of ICI Construction vs. Sabine Pass Independent School District, in which the builder claims it hasn't been fully paid for work performed to school's athletic field.
Steel worker struck by swinging beam, family files suit
MARSHALL � While working to set steel beams in the construction of a Holiday Inn in McKinney, Justin Gainey stood on a 10-foot ladder attempting to lock in a beam.
Machinist sues employer over burns from torch
GALVESTON - After reportedly suffering multiple burns from a flammable piece of equipment two years ago, a Texas City man is suing his employer in Galveston County District Court.
BREAKING NEWS: Settlement reached in Patent Troll Tracker defamation trial
TYLER -- A settlement has been reached between attorney Eric Albritton and Cisco Systems and the Patent Troll Tracker.
Kemah restaurant sued when boy falls from boardwalk train
GALVESTON - A train ride on the Kemah Boardwalk two years ago ended in a young man sustaining multiple injuries and a close relative suing the amusement park's operator on his behalf.
Albritton's tearful testimony wraps up arguments in Troll Tracker defamation trial
TYLER -- Shortly after the plaintiff got on the witness stand and started crying, testimony wrapped up Thursday, Sept. 17, in the defamation trial against Patent Troll Tracker blogger and former Cisco attorney Richard Frenkel.
A bad idea whose time hasn't come
It seemed like a sleazy match from the onset � a Web site that promised to connect litigious clients with trial lawyers looking for jackpot justice.
136th 10/09
ERNEST SEAMONS ET AL VS DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP ET AL
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Sept. 9-14, 2009
Capitol Comment: Czars -- Pulling the Curtain Back on Washington's New Power Class
The framers of the Constitution knew the founding document of our democracy must be both the anchor of liberty and the blueprint for its preservation.
Baucus health care plan relies on tax hikes, new fees
Baucus (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-- U.S. Sen. Max Baucus on Wednesday unveiled his $856 billion much-anticipated plan to overhaul the nation's health care system.
Mistrial called in first Fosamax trial, Texas cases still pending in MDL
The first product liability trial accusing Merck's osteoporosis drug Fosamax of causing jaw bone deterioration ended in mistrial Sept. 11 after a juror complained of being physically threatened.
Discovery dispute hearing held over police beating videotape of Derrick Newman
Arguing that a videotape capturing Derrick Newman's police beating is part of an ongoing criminal investigation, attorneys for the Beaumont Police Department asked a local judge to quash a discovery request.
Legally Speaking: More Believe It or Not Moments
Last week, I shared some of the recent cases from around the country that were shocking, odd, even unbelievable � but true.