News from December 2010
WSJ touts Perry's 'loser pays' plan
Perry In a recent editorial, the Wall Street Journal praised Gov. Rick Perry for his plans to expand Texas' "impressive tort reform record."
Capital One Auto Finance sues to recover $12K debt
Hoping to recover nearly $12, 000 from a past due account, Capital One Auto Finance had filed suit against Beaumont resident Jarron Peacock and Houston resident Demetrie Holman.
Jurors award $5K verdict to plaintiff in automobile collision trial
On Tuesday, a Jefferson County jury awarded a plaintiff more than $5,000 for injuries she received in an automobile collision, taking less than two days for jurors to listen to testimony and reach a verdict.
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
Hoeffner retrial not double jeopardy, appeals court rules
Hoeffner NEW ORLEANS � Houston lawyer Todd Hoeffner, who gave more than $3 million to Hartford Insurance employees handling his silicosis claims, won't face double jeopardy in retrial of a mistrial, federal appeals judges ruled.
Provost Umphrey says no evidence plaintiffs can't travel for depositions
WHEELING, W. Va. � Provost Umphrey law firm of Beaumont claims 15 former clients from North Carolina failed to prove they can't travel to West Virginia for depositions in their malpractice suit against the firm.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Dec. 9-15, 2010.
Wreck in Port Arthur subject of lawsuit
A Cameron County man claims he sustained bodily injuries when a Jefferson County woman collided with his vehicle.
Passenger sues driver over Jefferson County wreck
A Port Arthur man claims he sustained physical pain and suffering when the driver of a vehicle in which he rode lost control and flipped it.
Beaumont woman claims red-light runner caused Dowlen wreck
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver, who she claims collided with her when the driver ran a red light, and against her insurance company, which refused to pay her damages following the collision.
Former employee alleges PAISD committed fraud to get new computers
In recently filed court documents, an Orange County man accuses the Port Arthur Independent School District of faking damages to computers in an effort to obtain federal funds for new technology.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of five new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Dec. 6-10, 2010.
** ART ** Justice for James
Orange County residents gathered in front of the courthouse on Wednesday, Dec. 15, to show support for slain U.S. Marine James Whitehead, who was killed by an off-duty Orange police officer in July. Orange residents also gathered to protest the fact that District Attorney John Kimbrough declined to indict the officer.
** ART ** Orange Courthouse closed for repairs
From Dec. 20 through Jan. 4, the Orange County courthouse will be closed. Electricians will be rewiring the whole courthouse during the break.
Longshoreman claims rental spider cage dropped him into ocean, sues for $2.5M
Longshoreman Edward Solis claims he was working aboard a "Marco Polo" unit while being lowered in a "spider cage" when it broke and dropped him into the ocean below.
Woman slips while buffing floor, sues Medi-Dyne Healthcare
While stripping wax, hospital worker Sandra Lacap slipped and fell.
Contractor sues client after slicing off finger
Last January, Kenneth Olson was cutting wood for a kitchen backsplash when the client walked into the area and tripped, bumping into the wood and causing him to cut off his finger.
New Year's Eve wreck at Crystal Beach leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON - Jennifer Reyes of Texas City claims that her daughter, Mariah Reyes, was injured New Year's Eve two years ago in an auto accident on the Bolivar Peninsula, recent court documents say.
Suit against LCMISD claims known offender attacked disabled student
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District is being sued for allegedly allowing an autistic student to be molested by a known sexual offender.
Beaumont woman sues M&D Ace after Co2 canister explodes
Beaumont resident Linda Chaison claims a canister of carbon dioxide she purchased from a hardware store exploded in the parking lot.