News from December 2010
Podiatrists dismissed from wrongful death litigation
A wrongful death complaint filed against two podiatrists and their practice has been dismissed with prejudice
Request for admissions filed in suit over improvements on cattle farm
Gilbert Adams III Discovery is heating up in litigation brought by a cattle breeding farm and its owner, a Beaumont attorney who alleges several companies failed to make promised improvements to his land in exchange for mineral rights.
Workers sue BP oil cleanup companies for OSHA fraud, wrongful termination
Malley Claiming they were fired for refusing to disobey guidelines set by the Occupational Safety and Health Association, three workers are suing three companies involved with the BP gulf oil cleanup.
US Supreme Court won't hear Texas illegal download case
Alito WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the appeal of a San Antonio teenager who owes $30,000 for illegally downloading music.
***PRINT *** Texas teen forced to pay up for downloads
Alito WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review an appeal from a Texas teenager who downloaded and shared "a sizeable list" of copyrighted music without paying.
Abbott gets debt relief firm to release $3.7M
Abbott DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has obtained a court order against a now-bankrupt debt relief firm to release $3.7 million in client funds that were allegedly fraudulently obtained.
** PRINT *** Abbott settles with bankrupt debt relief firm
Abbott DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Friday that he has obtained a court order against a now-bankrupt debt relief firm to release $3.7 million in client funds that were allegedly fraudulently obtained.
Asbestos attorneys appealing fraud ruling
NATCHEZ, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Two asbestos attorneys in Mississippi are appealing a federal jury's ruling that they committed fraud in litigation against Illinois Central Railroad.
Collision at Bolivar ferry landing leads to Galveston lawsuit
Vehicles loading the Bolivar Ferry GALVESTON - Mary MacIntoush of Port Arthur is suing Edgar Salgado of Houston over a two-vehicle collision at a landing for the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry.
Southeast Texas Mavericks owner shoots and scores on appeal
Hoping to reverse a $4 million summary judgment order, Jordan Maswoswe, part owner of the Southeast Texas Mavericks (formerly the Mustangs), filed an appeal last October.
Oral deposition slated in chemical exposure case against Martin Products
In March, the family of the late Michael Ailes filed suit against Martin Gas Product Sales, claiming he prematurely died from cardiopulmonary arrest after being exposed to a toxic chemical.
City of Beaumont sued for employee's auto collision
Seeking more than $50,000 in damages, Orange County resident Hugh Tarver recently filed suit against the city of Beaumont, alleging he was rear-ended by a city employee last October.
Alleged drunk driver non-suited in auto wreck case
An alleged drunk driver and his employer have been non-suited in litigation brought by Rose City resident Veronica Hammonds
LaMarque Wal-mart sued over fall
GALVESTON - After she hurt herself at a La Marque Wal-mart almost two years ago, a Florida woman is suing the retailer.
Fentex wants ATV rollover suit transferred
A Hardin County business who was sued by a Hardin County resident in March wants the case transferred out of Jefferson County.
Trial against Beaumont Bone & Joint ends in settlement
A medical malpractice trial expected to run for two weeks instead lasted two days, as Beaumont Bone & Joint opted to settle rather than defend accusations it was responsible for an amputee's finger loss.
Christmas Day wreck leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Galveston County man has filed suit over a two-vehicle accident on Christmas Day two years ago.
Friendly horseback ride results in injury, lawsuit
GALVESTON - Melinda Hanks claims that she sustained injuries after she was thrown from a horse at a friend's residence in Santa Fe, Texas, recent court documents say.
Hotel employee claims violations of disability act
SHERMAN - A disabled maintenance employee is suing his employer claiming he has been subjected to a hostile work environment after being called names and humiliated due to his disability.
Chain of fitness clubs sued for denying access to lifetime member
TYLER - An active-duty naval officer has filed a lawsuit against a chain of fitness clubs for allegedly refusing to honor his lifetime membership.