News from April 2010
Asbestos suits killing companies and jobs and opportunity
Let us observe a moment of silence for another productive member of our society that has passed away.
Suit claims police chief violated agreement by not filling position
The city of Beaumont, its police chief and its city manager find themselves defending their decision to promote a lieutenant without filling his position or appointing a new sergeant in his place.
Toyota Credit sues couple over past due car payments
Toyota's credit lender claims local residents have fallen five months behind on their car payments.
Beaumont woman blames back pain on collision
A Beaumont woman alleges she suffers from lower back pain after a driver ignored a traffic signal and slammed into her vehicle.
Man claims pain and suffering after auto wreck
A Beaumont man claims he sustained physical pain and suffering after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way to him at a stop sign.
Suit filed against Chuck E Cheese over playground injury
A Harris County woman blames employees at Chuck E. Cheese for failing to adequately supervise her son as he played on a slide and fell from it, breaking his arm.
Couple wants Beaumont to give more time before demolition
A Beaumont woman wants the court to allow her family extra time to complete $35,000 worth of work they started on a house originally scheduled for demolition.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County, April 19-23, 2010
A total of five new lawsuits have been filed against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims in Jefferson County District Court the week of April 19-23, 2010.
Appeals court OKs Wal-Mart class action
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-A federal appeals court ruling this week has opened the door for thousands of female Wal-Mart employees to sue the retail giant in a single class action lawsuit for alleged gender discrimination.
AstraZeneca to pay $520 million over Seroquel marketing
Holder WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-AstraZeneca PLC, the U.K.'s second-largest drug maker, has agreed to pay $520 million to settle claims it improperly marketed its blockbuster anti-psychotic drug Seroquel, officials said Tuesday.
U.S. SC: Securities suit against Merck filed timely
Breyer WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed by investors in Merck & Co. may proceed, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
NAACP selects 2010 law fellows
The NAACP recently selected six students to participate in the 2010 NAACP/Kellogg's Law Fellow Program.
Legally Speaking: Keep Those 'Privates' Private, If You Please
Lately, it seems like peoples' inability to keep it in their pants has led to their winding up in the courtroom.
Guzman: Education commissioners engaged in forum shopping
Guzman AUSTIN � Past and present education commissioners improperly vetoed Travis County jurisdiction in a dispute over termination of a teacher who used corporal punishment, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on April 23.
Yacht owner sues Galveston repair shop over Hurricane Ike damage
GALVESTON - A Houston man claims a local yacht maintenance company's building collapsed on his vessel during Hurricane Ike and is suing for up to $750,000.
Jurors begin deliberations in Entergy trial
A Jefferson County jury has begun their deliberations on whether Entergy is responsible for alleged injuries an electrician received when he was shocked.
Texas City day care sued for neglecting employee's injured son
GALVESTON - A La Marque woman has filed suit against her employer on behalf of her 4-year-old son, recent court documents say.
Injured worker claims he was not warned of uncovered drain
A Houston man claims he sustained pain and suffering after the construction company where he worked failed to warn him of an uncovered floor drain.
Woman injured in collision sues driver, insurance company
A 31-year-old Brazoria County woman claims she sustained physical pain and mental anguish after a driver struck the car in which she rode.
Lawsuit claims HVAC units are defective
A Southeast Texas company that sells heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems claims the Coleman units it sold contained defective parts.