News from February 2010
Grandmother asks court to stop land sale
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against two people in an attempt to keep property she says a minor child does not want to sell.
Class action claims DirecTV cancellation fees are confusing, deceptive
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- A DirecTV customer believes the satellite television programming contract she signed is so confusing and difficult to read that it is not enforceable under Arkansas and wants her early cancellation fee refunded.
Rear-end collision on Kidd Road leads to lawsuit
A Williamson County woman claims she suffered physical pain and mental anguish after a driver rear-ended her.
Heirs claim son stole money from man's estate
The independent executrix of a deceased man's estate has filed suit against the man's son, saying he attempted to steal money from his father.
Legally Speaking: Your Tax Dollars at Work
Early voting begins across Texas on Feb. 16. While I always think it's a good idea for voters to be well-informed and wary of who they put in office, sometimes incidents come along that serve as reminders of what can happen when you put too much faith in how the government runs things.
Worker blames Echo for trailer tongue trip
A Tyler County man blames Echo Maintenance for his injuries that arose after he allegedly tripped over the tongue of a trailer while working.
Beaumont residents sue over auto collision on College Street
Two Beaumont residents say they sustained pain and suffering after being in a collision with a driver failed who failed to yield the right-of-way.
Suit alleges fitness supplement caused liver damage
GALVESTON - Claiming a dietary supplement caused severe and permanent damage to his liver, a Dickinson man has filed suit against the product's manufacturer.
Man claims Home Depot aware of dangerous overhead display
GALVESTON - A Galveston County man claims he can no longer use his left hand as a result of an incident at a nationwide home improvement retailer.
PAISD teacher asks court to halt termination hearing
A Port Arthur Independent School District employee has filed a petition for injunctive relief, asking the court to prevent the school from firing him.
Trial against Conn's continued until June
A personal injury trial against Conn's Appliances slated to begin this month has been continued to sometime in June.
UPDATED: Judge seals Coon, Umphrey arbitration award; Activist doesn't like trend
Arguing that it was none of the public's concern, attorney Brent Coon - one of Texas' most colorful attorneys - had a local judge seal an arbitration award stemming from a lawsuit over asbestos attorney's fees.
Obama vows to move ahead with health care reform
Barack Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday vowed to continue pressing for an overhaul of the nation's health care system, despite recent political setbacks.
The right not to make a nuisance of yourself
We won't deny the mysterious appeal -- to their possessors, at least � of body piercings, tattoos, and multi-colored, mile-high mohawks, but it's hardly reasonable for ardent exhibitionists to expect admiration from a wide audience.
Family of crash victim sues Dixie Dance Hall for serving drinks to driver
The parents and daughter of a man killed in a car crash have sued the bar that allegedly sold alchohol to the driver who was not only drunk, but also underage.
Chase sues Beaumont man for default of $100,000 loan
A bank claims a Beaumont man defaulted on loan payments for a $100,000 note.
Lumberton man seeks expenses from rear-end collision
A Lumberton man claims he incurred property expenses of more than $1,000 and medical costs after a driver rear-ended him.
Tyson employee seeks $500,000 for fall at Carthage facility
MARSHALL -- As she walked toward the supervisor's office, Tyson Foods employee Gwendolyn Miles says she slipped on a wet floor and fell. Miles claims a leak in the roof caused the floor to become a hazardous condition.
Reform group praises Abbott for steering clear of pension fund litigation problems
Abbott (R) Attorneys general of several states have been getting negative press lately for hiring campaign donors as outside counsel in public pension fund shareholder litigation. Texas, however, has remained above the fray.