News from February 2010
Texas stands up for the Bill of Rights
Everyone's familiar with the First Amendment's prohibition against federal intrusion on the freedoms of religion, speech, and assembly.
Home buyers claim agents concealed mold problems
A couple claims their real estate agent persuaded them not to have an inspection on their home before they purchased it because she knew the home had mold issues.
Passenger involved in rear-end collision files lawsuit
TYLER -- Traveling down the interstate in southeast Texas, a Louisiana resident was involved in a rear-end collision when another driver was unable to control the speed of his vehicle.
Couple claims lender rejected payments, plans foreclosure
A Beaumont couple claims their bank has repeatedly threatened to foreclose on their home and has refused the couple's attempts to make payments.
Women claim boy struck by vehicle
Two women say a minor boy was injured after an automobile accident.
Seaman files Jones Act suit against Marquette
A Louisiana man claims he suffered injuries while working as a seaman on board the Mary Kay.
LegalZoom announces plan to move regional center to Austin
AUSTIN-With the help of state and local incentives, LegalZoom has announced plans to locate its regional center in Austin.
Man seeks compensation for underinsured driver claim
A Port Arthur man claims his insurance company refused to pay for medical costs he incurred after being involved in an accident with an underinsured driver.
Couple seeks TRO against debt purchasing company
A Jefferson County couple has filed suit against a debt purchasing company, alleging the company has reneged on an oral settlement agreement and is now attempting to sell the couple's home.
Suit: Car pulled from driveway, struck plaintiff
A man has filed suit against the driver he says hit him as she was pulling out of a private driveway.
Woman sues driver, car owner after collision
A Jefferson County woman claims she incurred medical expenses after a driver failed to stop and yield the right-of-way to her.
Dishwasher wants to reinstate suit against retirement home
Dowlen Oaks Retirment Home A dishwasher who blamed his skin problems on his employer's failure to adequately train him how to wash dishes is asking an appellate court to reinstate his suit against the Dowlen Oaks Retirement Center.
Legally Speaking: The Great Getaways
In my recent article "Take the Money and Run", I chronicled how would-be bank robbers were foiled by their failure to adhere to some pretty basic principles of their chosen career: show up when the bank is actually open, write a legible stick-up note, wear a disguise that actually works, and so forth.
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IVALYN ANDERSON ET AL VS SAMUEL J PANGBURN
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Feb. 17-24, 2010.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 18-24, 2010
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 18-24, 2010
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of seven new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Feb. 15-19, 2010.
Texas SC: Class representation by assignment should be scrutinized
Wainwright AUSTIN � Auditors who sacrificed fees in exchange for standing to sue Southwestern Bell Telephone can't lead a class action on behalf of 6,900 businesses, the Supreme Court of Texas decided on Feb. 19.
College employee alleges sexual harassment by administrator
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman claims she was wrongfully terminated from a local community college because she complained about alleged sexual harassment.