News from August 2010
Man wants to stop demolition of building
A man wants the court to prevent a Beaumont building from being demolished.
Hospital sues doctor over unpaid rent
A Jefferson County hospital claims a doctor has failed to pay it more than $8,000 for four months' rent.
Denton County company sued for not paying overtime wages
TYLER-An employee of a Denton County company has filed a federal lawsuit to recover unpaid wages and overtime compensation.
Entergy wins appeal of 2005 Bridge City case
Ninth District appeals judges wiped out an Orange County jury verdict holding Entergy Gulf States liable for a man's fall from the roof of a moving house.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 19-25, 2010.
Barge worker claims head injury from fall
GALVESTON - Anthony LeBlanc has filed a lawsuit against AEP Energy Services Inc., American Electric Power Services Corp. and Diamond L Services Inc. over injuries he reportedly sustained while working on a barge.
Galveston man claims possessions in storage were destroyed
GALVESTON - A Galveston man is suing two businesses after they allegedly demolished his storage unit and lost his possessions.
Federal Circuit says no liability prior to infringement notification
In a recent case from the Southern District of Texas, Tesco Corp. v. Weatherford International Inc., National Oilwell Varco L.P., Offshore Energy Services Inc., and Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that continued use of accused products sold prior to notice of infringement did not constitute direct infringement upon which a claim of indirect
Legally Speaking: It's Summertime, and the Litigating is Good
A judge friend of mine swears that the strangest lawsuits in his court always seem to happen in the summertime.
Dealership sued by ex-manager claiming age discrimination
GALVESTON - A Houston man claims his employer dismissed him because he filed complaints about alleged age discrimination, recent court documents say.
Suit claims woman improperly placed in wheelchair
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman seeks $200,000 in damages from a local healthcare facility, alleging one of its employees improperly placed her mother in a wheelchair.
Bridge City, Port Arthur residents in suit over automobile collision
Last month, Lauren Shafer, a Bridge City resident, claims Port Arthur resident Thomas Wilcox negligently caused an automobile collision.
Woman sues over I-10 on ramp collision
An Orange woman claims a Houston woman negligently failed to take evasive action after she slowed down on an Interstate 10 entrance ramp.
Intersection mishap results in lawsuit
Nederland resident Deborah Kelley has filed suit against Orange resident Ollie Williams, claiming he failed to yield the right of way at an intersection.
Pedestrian mowed down by parked car, suit claims
Earlier this year, Dianna Broussard was standing in the driveway of an Orange home when Mary Berry allegedly crashed into a parked car, "causing it to strike her and knock her to the ground."
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Orange County District Court
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Orange County District Court
La. gov's BP choice a strange one, Forbes writer says
Jindal BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has selected what some are calling "a most unlikely" law firm to represent the state in litigation against oil giant BP.
Attorney: Tax break would create more litigation, partnership with feds
Williams HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia defense attorney says a possible trial lawyer tax break that has attracted the attention of 25 U.S. senators would make the federal government partners with plaintiffs attorneys.
Insurer settles Katrina, Rita class action for $23 million
Smith Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. (LCPIC) has settled a class action suit related to hurricanes Katrina and Rita claims for $23 million in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Gladewater resident sues after head-on collision
MARSHALL-A Gladewater resident has filed a lawsuit after a truck collided head-on into this vehicle.