News from February 2010
Legally Speaking: Take the Money and Run
I like to think of myself as a law-abiding citizen, the type of person who would never do something like hold up a bank.
Gov. Perry Names Stubblefield Presiding Judge of Third Administrative Judicial Region
Stubblefield AUSTIN � Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Billy Ray Stubblefield of Georgetown as presiding judge of the Third Administrative Judicial Region for a term that will expire four years from the date of qualification.
Former Gulf employee exposed to asbestos, suit claims
The surviving wife and children of a deceased Gulf Oil refinery worker have filed suit against Chevron, saying the man was exposed to asbestos while he worked for the company.
Family of pipefitter sues Chevron over asbestos exposure
Hyde The surviving wife and children of a deceased man have filed suit against Chevron, saying the man was exposed to asbestos while he worked for the company.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2010.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of 12 new lawsuits against insurance commpanies over hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Jan. 25-29, 1010.
BISD, Heritage Society both considering appeal of South Park ruling
Following a Thursday morning hearing to enter final judgment, both the Beaumont Independent School District and the Beaumont Heritage Society are contemplating appealing a local judge's ruling on the fate of South Park Middle School.
Menacing driver struck vehicle, suit claims
Dugas Three Beaumont residents claim a man who made threatening gestures while driving behind them ended up injuring them when he hit their vehicle.
Worker sues BP after being struck by crane
Buzbee GALVESTON - After being struck by the contents a moving crane at BP's Texas City refinery last year, a laborer is suing the oil giant and the crane's manufacturer.
Suit says man defaulted on manufactured home contract
Green Tree Servicing has filed suit against a Jefferson County man who it says defaulted on a manufactured home retail installment contract.
Refinery worker claims heavy lifting caused injury
GALVESTON - A Hidalgo County man says he was terminated after he was injured while doing some heavy lifting at a Texas City plant.
Auto wreck suit says defendant drove too fast
A Jefferson County man says he suffered severe personal injuries after an automobile collision.
Neck injuries from crash lead to lawsuit
A Silsbee woman says two Jefferson County girls suffered impairment and disfigurement after the car in which they rode became involved in an collision.
Family blames doctor for woman's fatal intestinal tear
GALVESTON - The family of a Texas City woman who died from an intestinal perforation blame her death on a local gastroenterologist, recent court documents say.
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TRAVIS GREEN ET AL VS JEANNIE MAI NGUYEN
Property owners want deer hunters off road
Two Harris County residents claim two Jefferson County residents cut timber from a roadway and failed to repair damage to the road despite an agreement prohibiting such behavior.
Big rig clips car, injured occupants sue
Two Beaumont residents say they were disfigured after an 18-wheeler clipped the rear of their vehicle.
Wreck on MLK leads to lawsuit
An Orange County man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver ran a red light and crashed into him.
Business sues to recover judgment owed to it
A Beaumont corporation has applied for a writ of garnishment against Southwest Shipyard after it says it obtained a judgment worth more than $40,000 against another corporation.
Starbucks manager claims he was fired because of tattoos
SHERMAN -- Starbucks shift-manager Benjamin Amos claims the district managers did not like his tattoos and terminated him when he refused to resign.