News from April 2010
Texas man sues credit bureaus for allegedly reporting false information
SHERMAN-A Texas man claims he has spent months attempting to clarify inaccuracies and wrong information in his credit file but Experian and Trans Union continue to report the false information in violation of the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Man believes Tyler Chevy dealership targeting Hispanics for additional fees
MARSHALL-A Hispanic man alleges a Tyler car dealership is unfairly marketing products with higher costs toward Hispanics.
Woman sues city of Trinity alleging assault by officer during incarceration
MARSHALL-Shortly after being arrested and taken to jail, Krista Marie Libby alleges a male police officer sexually assaulted her.
Bank sues woman to recoup loan
Community Bank has filed suit against a Beaumont woman, alleging she owes it more than $20,000.
Beaumont woman sues over collision with uninsured driver
A Beaumont woman claims her insurance company failed to pay for damages she incurred after an uninsured driver struck her vehicle.
Tractor-trailer hits vehicle, family sues
MARSHALL-Jana Freese was driving her 2008 Kia Sorento on a two-lane road when a tractor-trailer crossed the center line and hit her vehicle.
Woman sues after tripping on uneven floor mat
SHERMAN-While shopping in a Sulphur Springs Wal-Mart, Wyvonne Ford claims she tripped on the edge of a mat that was not lying flat on the floor.
Whataburger patron sues after ceiling collapses
MARSHALL-Louisiana residents Kelley and William Gaines were enjoying a meal at Whataburger when the ceiling over their head collapsed on Kelley's head.
Texas justices at odds over decision on resort bar fight
Willett AUSTIN � Del Lago Golf Resort on Lake Conroe owes $1.5 million to a man who suffered brain damage in a bar brawl, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on April 2.
Tell us why Judge Floyd, tell us why
Why'd the fireman wear red suspenders? To hold his pants up, of course.
Stevens to leave U.S. Supreme Court
Stevens WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced Friday he will retire from the bench this summer, after serving 34 years on the nation's highest court.
New Mexico Supreme Court has new chief justice
Daniels SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline)-Charles Daniels was sworn in Wednesday as New Mexico's new chief justice.
Valero settles with group of AGs
SAN ANTONIO (Legal Newsline) - Gas station chain Valero has reached a settlement with 38 states and is implementing procedures the states say will curb tobacco sales to minors.
Legally Speaking: Lawyers Need Love, Too
There aren't too many professions more maligned than the legal profession.
Driver sues trucker for red light rear-end collision
Robert Evans has filed suit against Sandifer Gas and Service and Marcus Sandifer, a truck driver employed by the company, for an automobile collision that transpired nearly two years ago.
Neff Rental sues for breach of contract
Neff Rental has filed suit against Henry Norris and his business, H&T Construction, hoping to collect on a debt.
Woman sues driver who hit her and people who owned vehicle
A Vidor woman has filed suit against the driver who struck her and the couple who insured and owned the vehicle.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 76782
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, March 31-April 5, 2010
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Orange County
Capitol One has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Glynda Bentsen, located at 135 North Holly, Vidor, Texas 77662.