News from August 2010
Seeking Cash Splash from Spilled Soda
If you want to file a slip-and-fall lawsuit, avoid stores and restaurants whose employees are observant, diligent, and energetic. They may spot a spill on the floor before you do and promptly remove a golden opportunity.
Editorial calls King's oil spill suit a 'risky legal move'
King BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Troy King's lawsuit against oil giant BP could hurt the state, according to an editorial published in one of the state's newspapers Monday.
Wrongful death suit filed against Beaumont pub
The family of a man killed in a collision with a drunk driver has filed a wrongful death suit against the driver and the bar that served the alcohol.
Couple blames house fire on electric lines
A Beaumont couple claims downed power lines that remained charged are responsible for a fire that damaged their home.
Crash at Major Drive and Brooks Road subject of suit
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield at a stop sign, causing a collision.
Car wreck did not cause Port Arthur employee's injuries
A Jefferson County jury recently found that the worker's compensation benefits the city of Port Arthur paid to one of its employees was not for injuries in an automobile collision.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance lawsuits filed in Jefferson County
A total of 12 new lawsuits against insurance companies regarding Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court. Aug. 9-13, 2010.
DRI addresses moratorium at BP oil spill litigation seminar
Harry Susman With all the questions arising from the Deepwater Horizon explosion, defense attorney organization DRI recently hosted an oil spill litigation conference in Houston.
Report shows special interests spending more in state Supreme Court races
Spending on state Supreme Court elections across the country has more than doubled in the past decade, and, according to a report released Monday, special interest groups are outspending individual donors by a wide margin.
Judge cancels expert hearing in Digitek MDL
Goodwin CHARLESTON, W. Va. -� U.S. District Judge Goodwin cancelled a unique hearing with four other judges - including a state judge from Orange County, Texas - on the qualifications of experts in litigation over the heart medicine Digitek.
Knife River claims no evidence of man bumping his head
Last October, Vancie Thomas sued the Knife River Corporation alleging he bumped his head on the roof of a truck.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 12-18, 2010.
Unsafe lane change blamed for collision
Grossman A Harris County man says he experienced physical pain and suffering after a driver made an unsafe lane change, causing a collision.
Woman blames son's amputations on anti-psychotic drug
A Jefferson County woman blames the makers of an anti-psychotic drug for causing her 13-year-old son to lose the lower portion of his leg.
Employee sues after being struck in the head by sign
MARSHALL-A Tractor Supply Co. employee is suing her employer for failing to provide a safe place to work after a sign fell and hit her in the head.
Tire service center sued for not warning woman of hydroplane risk
MARSHALL-The children of a deceased Texas woman have filed a lawsuit against a tire service center, alleging that if the employees would have told their mother buying only two new tires was not safe, she would still be alive.
Widow files asbestos suit against Texaco
Hyde The widow of a refinery worker claims her late husband was frequently and negligently exposed to asbestos fibers throughout his career.
U.S. Money Reserve sues customer for fraud
Sometimes labeled as companies looking to defraud customers, one local gold coin company is suing a customer alleging he purchased and received gold coins and now is fraudulently trying to a secure a chargeback on his credit card.
Seaman hit by ship 'tugger' sues two captains and a company
Claiming the "tugger" winch he was operating broke free from the vessel's deck and struck him, seaman Jesse Turner filed a Jones Act suit against the ship's owner and two captains.
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LINDA WORTHAM VS BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT