News from January 2010
Apartment owners in dispute with contractor over repair delays
The owner of a Jefferson County apartment complex has filed suit against a contractor, alleging it lost rent after the contractor failed to complete work in a timely manner.
Suit blames death on truck's dangerous design
Payne MARSHALL � During a rollover accident in June 2009, the driver-side roof of a Ford F-350 collapsed and crushed the driver causing fatal injuries.
Galveston judge wants name removed from primary ballot
Dibrell GALVESTON - A Galveston County court at law judge who sought re-election only to change his mind and retire has filed a temporary restraining order to remove his name from the ballot.
Woman alleges local doctor assaulted her during exam
A Port Neches woman claims she was assaulted by a Port Arthur doctor during an examination.
Emissions testers claiming chemical exposure settle suit against DuPont
Dozens of potential jurors went home early on Tuesday, as a couple whose job it was to detect chemical emissions settled their case against E.I. DuPont De Nemours, the company who allegedly exposed them to chemicals.
Fatal wreck in downtown Beaumont subject of lawsuit
A Sour Lake woman has filed suit against the driver she claims caused her deceased husband to sustain life-threatening injuries.
Woman files suit over deceased husband's asbestos exposure
Tina Bradley A Henderson County woman has filed an asbestos suit against eight defendant corporations, claiming the lung cancer with which her deceased husband was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
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Family sues Chevron over man's asbestos exposure
Hyde Four Texas residents have filed an asbestos suit against Chevron, claiming the lung cancer and pulmonary asbestosis with which their deceased husband and father was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Father sues after daughter bitten by dog
The father of a 4-year-old girl claims his daughter sustained serious injuries to her face after a dog attacked her.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
One new lawsuit against an insurance company over a Hurricane Ike damage claim was filed in Jefferson County District Court, Dec. 28, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010.
23 defendants named in recent asbestos lawsuit
A Texas woman has filed an asbestos suit against 23 defendant corporations, claiming the lung cancer with which her deceased husband was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Woman sues over collision at Dowlen and Old Dowlen roads
An Orange County woman says she suffered physical pain and mental anguish after a driver rear-ended her, causing her to be pushed into the car in front of her.
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Guzman officially joins Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)- Eva Guzman this week became the newest justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
Louisiana AG files drywall suit
Caldwell NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Multiple Knauf entities and other international and domestic manufacturers, distributors, importers of Chinese drywall and several builders have been hit with a lawsuit by Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell over allegations of defective and toxic drywall.
Capitol Comment: Americans deserve greater transparency in health care bill negotiations
On Christmas Eve, just as Americans were getting ready to celebrate the holiday with family and friends, Senate Democrats passed a partisan health care bill without a single Republican vote. It was crafted in secret and packed with sweetheart deals. A majority of Americans were rightly opposed to the bill, but it was rushed through without regard to the rising concerns raised by citizens throughout
Republican candidates Hutchison, Perry and Medina to square off in debate
Hutchison Republican candidates in the highly-anticipated Texas gubernatorial race will square off in "The Texas Debates: Race for Governor" at 7 p.m.,Thursday, Jan. 14.
Legally Speaking: The 411 on 911 'Emergencies' (Part 2 of 2)
In the previous installment of this series, we examined the unusual "emergencies" for which people have justified calling 911.
Ship engineer files Jones Act suit in Galveston
Plezia GALVESTON - An Alabama seaman is suing his employer for $75,000 for injuries he reportedly sustained on the job.