News from December 2010
Texas firms will have cases on 2011 Philadelphia asbestos docket
Coon PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Texas law firms including Baron & Budd and Brent Coon & Associates make up some of the firms with cases next year on Philadelphia's asbestos docket at the Complex Litigation Center.
Google accused of wiretapping, violating privacy through Street View
Google Street View vehicle Google is facing a class action that accuses the company of intercepting electronic communications and violating privacy laws through its Google Street View application.
Beaumont coffee supplier sues Houston restaurant over unpaid invoice
A Beaumont company claims a Houston restaurant has failed to pay it for tea and coffee services it provided and now owes it more than $10,000 in liquidated damages.
Refinery inspector claims he was discredited after finding violations
A Dickinson man claims he is innocent of a company's numerous false allegations that he abused prescription drugs and consumed alcohol while at work and says he lost significant income because of the remarks.
Beaumont hotel files three suits disputing liens
The owner of a Beaumont hotel claims three mechanic's and materialman's lien on its property are not valid.
Truck add-ons voided warranty, suit claims
Placing enhancement products on a vehicle voided a Jefferson County man's automobile warranty, according to recently filed court documents.
Judge gets a blast of sunshine
Judge Susan Criss of Galveston is not afraid of the dark. Neither was Count Dracula.
Coleman used courtroom skills to help Record get off the ground
Coleman �BEAUMONT � When prominent Texas attorney Greg Coleman died in a plane crash on Nov. 23, he was lauded from Washington to Austin for his integrity and ethical convictions.
Abbott wants court records available on USB drive
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott earlier this month issued a new ruling that, some say, is an open records victory for the state.
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Nov. 22-30, 2010.
Federal Circuit ruling could curb patent filings in East Texas
A recent Federal Circuit ruling, In re Microsoft Corp., No. 944 (Fed. Cir Nov. 8, 2010), has significant implications for businesses contemplating establishing local ties to support favorable litigation jurisdiction.
Capital One sues debtor for $17K
Capital One Bank has filed suit against Beaumont resident Joseph Ramsey, hoping to collect nearly $17,000 on a delinquent credit account.
S&L Trucking sued for employee's auto collision
Port Arthur resident Anasha Bush has filed suit against S&L Trucking and one of its employees, Ravi Koosyial, alleging Koosyial swerved his dump truck into her vehicle last May.
Muslim restaurant manager in Texas sues for religious discrimination
Neill SHERMAN - The former general manager of a Jack in the Box in East Texas has filed a lawsuit against the restaurant alleging he was a victim of national origin and religious discrimination.
Wrongful death suit filed against Winnie resident
McGowen Jefferson County resident Jeff Campbell has filed suit against Winnie resident Lillie Shinnick, alleging the woman is responsible for his father's death.
Store manager claims she was fired for taking leave to care for sick husband
SHERMAN - A store manager is suing her employer alleging she was terminated for taking time off to care for her sick husband who was receiving cancer treatment.
Blue Bell sues over damage to ice cream truck
Blue Bell Creameries is suing Beaumont resident Dominique Acevedo for damaging one of its ice cream delivery trucks.
Landowner wants development company off his property
The owner of a 5-acre tract of Jefferson County land wants to invalidate a company's rights to explore for minerals on his land.