News from December 2010
Mother, children sue over auto collision
Area resident Michelle Conrad is suing a man she claims ran a stop sign and injured her and her two minor children.
Girl injured on Chuck E. Cheese ride, mother sues
While playing on a Chuck E. Cheese ride, Cassandra Diggles' daughter hit her head.
Doc files harassment suit against Medical Center
Medical Center of Southeast Texas Dr. Saeed Ally has filed suit against the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, claiming the facility permitted a fellow physician, Dr. Otto Miller, to continuously harass him.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
Nationstar Mortgage has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Luis and Blanca Salinas, located at 3035 32nd St., Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
Majority of 2010 asbestos, benzene suits assigned to Judge Floyd
Floyd Known in tort reform circles as a breeding ground for asbestos attorneys, the Beaumont courthouse in Jefferson County welcomed around 40 new toxic tort claims in 2010, with one local judge receiving the lion's share.
Garland residents sued over auto wreck
Juhon Beaumont local Nyree Banks has filed suit against Garland residents Baldemar and Lorena Gutierrez over a January 2009 automobile collision.
Red light runner sued for causing traffic collision
Nguyen Nguyen of Beaumont is suing Codi Drewett for allegedly running a red light and striking his vehicle.
Rear end collision at traffic light results in lawsuit
Nederland resident John James claims fellow Nederland resident Kevin Frasier rear ended him while stopped at a traffic light last January.
60th Court District 2/2011
TOMMY HEBERT ET UX VS MALLINCKRODT BAKER ET AL
Woman trips over plastic sign, sues J.C. Penney
Although signs advertising sales or specials are a regular sight in retail stores, one Orange woman claims one particular plastic sign at J.C. Penney was not clearly visible, causing her trip and fall two years ago.
Man claims he was run over by ex-wife's boyfriend
Stock photo Alleging his ex-wife's lover chased him down and ran him over with a 2005 Nissan Maxima, Brandon Ferro has filed suit against Bridge City resident Sterling Simoneaux.
Webster man claims no promotion due to race
GALVESTON - A Webster man alleges that he is a victim of employment discrimination because of his national origin, recent court documents say.
Seaman struck by pallet files Jones Act suit
GALVESTON - A Mississippi man has filed suit against his employer as a result of injuries he sustained while working on one of its vessels.
Making the courtroom odds equal to the risk
If you've ever played poker without money, or for really low stakes, you know that it just doesn't work.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of three new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Dec. 13-17, 2010.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Dec. 13-18, 2010.
Gulf Coast AGs warn oil spill claimants
Alabama Attorney General Troy King
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Dec. 16-21, 2010.
Ordinary negligence, medical malpractice can't be pursued in same claim, Texas SC says
Johnson AUSTIN � Parents who didn't sustain a malpractice claim against a doctor can't pursue it as a case of ordinary negligence, the Supreme Court of Texas decided on Dec. 17.
Karl Rove to speak at Texas Energy Museum fund raiser
Karl Rove, former deputy chief of staff and senior advisor to President George W. Bush, will speak at Blowout 2011, the Texas Energy Museum's annual fund raising dinner. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2011, at the Beaumont Civic Center.