News from January 2010
Contractor sues after falling through steel grating on oil rig
MARSHALL�An employee of West Coast Logistics was servicing a rig near Hawkins, Texas, when he fell 14 feet through the rig's steel grating and landed on the concrete floor.
State AGs predict uptick in home foreclosures this year
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The nation's foreclosure crisis is worsening despite federal efforts to help Americans save their homes, a dozen state attorneys general said Wednesday.
U.S. SC overturns campaign spending law, infuriates Obama
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court decided Wednesday that businesses may spend their money to support or oppose candidates in federal elections.
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JOHN CAHILL ET AL VS LIBERTY LLOYDS OF TEXAS INSURANCE CO ET AL
Texas SC: Court at Law judge had no jurisdiction in $3.8 M probate case
Texas Supreme Court AUSTIN � Judges in county courts at law don't wield great power, and one who thought he did found out he didn't.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Jan. 13-20, 2010.
200 Bolivar Peninsula residents file class action against TWIA
Satellite view of Hurricane Ike in September 2008 GALVESTON - Two Galveston attorneys have sued the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association on behalf of about 210 Bolivar Peninsula residents who claim the insurer did not pay them adequately for Hurricane Ike damages.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Jan. 13-19, 2010
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Jan. 13-20, 2010
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County, Jan. 4-15, 2010.
DuPont asbestos trial still slated for April despite motion to remove
Although the retrial of an asbestos suit looms only three months away, Judge Donald Floyd has still not made a ruling on DuPont's unopposed motion to remove the case from the April trial docket.
Legally Speaking: Foiled by Facebook
Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook have hit society with the force of a juggernaut.
Texas SC wants Judge Floyd's reasons for new trial in scaffold case
Floyd For the second time in 12 months, Texas' highest court is directing Jefferson County 172nd District Court Judge Donald Floyd to state his reasons for disregarding a jury verdict and granting a plaintiff a new trial.
Democrats could have tough electoral road ahead
Murname WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-In an epic political upset Tuesday night, a Republican won the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by liberal icon Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts - something that political observers told Legal Newsline could signal danger for Democrats nationally.
Woman claims local auto dealer misled her to make sale
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against a local auto dealer, alleging a salesman told her false information to get her to purchase a car.
IP for Your Business: Copyright Infringements -The Unseen Danger
Donoghue You likely spend significant resources making sure you do not infringe your competitors' patents, trademarks and copyrights. No legitimate business would intentionally copy its competitor's manuals, or confidential business plans.
Groves woman claims granddaughter withheld proceeds from home sale
A Groves woman claims her granddaughter sold her home without her knowledge and only gave her $6,000 from the $148,000 transaction.
Workers seek $500 million over benzene vapor release at Texas City refinery
GALVESTON - A Houston law firm has filed suit against BP Products North America Inc. and Pasadena Tank Corp. on behalf of eight contract workers who claim to have been exposed to "extremely high levels of benzene," recent court documents say.
Employee slices fingers in meat cutter, sues Tyson for improper training
SHERMAN -- Although employed as a meat cutter for Tyson, Roberto Serrano alleges his improper training caused him to slice off the tips of three fingers while cutting meat for distribution.
Seaman sues towing companies over injury on ship
A seaman has filed suit against Danielle Marine Towing and Lorris G. Towing II Corp., alleging he was injured because of the unseaworthiness of a ship on which he was working.