News from July 2010
Man claims chemical release caused loss of consciousness
A Hardin County man claims he suffered debilitating injuries after he inhaled a chemical and fell 22 feet.
Florida man sues over wreck in Port Arthur
A Florida man claims a Jefferson County driver rear-ended his vehicle as he drove in Port Arthur.
Suit claims hospital lost part of man's skull
GALVESTON - The family of a Henderson County man who reportedly fell while cleaning the top of a tank trailer in Pasadena is suing the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Family of deceased refinery worker sues man's employers
The wife and children of a recently deceased man have filed suit against the man's employer, alleging he was alone at work when he suffered a heart attack and inhaled mud and water before he died.
Motor vehicle accident victim sues manufacturer of defective spine screw system
TYLER-Shortly after a motor vehicle accident, a Texas resident had surgery to repair part of his spine but the product used during the surgery, an Allez Pedicle Screw System, was later recalled by the manufacturer.
Port Arthur woman alleges slander of title in real estate deal
A Port Arthur woman has filed suit against the man who she claims is attempting to foreclose on her home.
Local man claims advisors caused financial loss
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against the financial advisor who he claims caused him to lose nearly $40,000.
Second surgery on spine caused by defective spine hardware, patient sues
MARSHALL-A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit after her doctors had to perform a second surgery on her spine to remove and replace defective hardware.
Employee claims workers compensation claim resulted in termination
MARSHALL-A field technician, who was injured in an automobile accident during his regular work duties, has filed suit against his employer for wrongfully terminating his employment after he filed for workers compensation benefits.
172nd 8/2010
EDRA H BOGUCKI ET AL VS GARY SAURAGE ET AL
If you're not paying attention, everything's a hazard
It used to be that a person who tripped and fell would look around anxiously to see if anyone had noticed, for looking foolish was likely to be the gravest consequence, and a temporary ego deflation, the only injury.
Watchdog groups fear trial lawyer tax break will 'suck marrow out of economy'
Smith Tort reform groups fear the Obama Administration and U.S. Department of Treasury are sidestepping Congress to give trial lawyers hearty tax breaks that will ultimately hurt the economy while benefitting the Democratic Party's donor base.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County District Court
A total of four new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, July 5-9, 2010.
Residents from Hardin, Jefferson counties in litigation in Orange County over wreck
Hardin County resident Dorothy Yount has filed suit in Orange County against Jefferson County resident Jeffery Crawford for allegedly causing an automobile collision.
Parker Service Co. sues to recover debt
The Parker Service Co.has filed suit against Optimist Village in hopes of recovering a $7,052 debt.
Man trips over uneven concrete, sues Big Lots
While exiting the Big Lots in Orange almost two years ago, Mike Feagin claims he tripped over an "uneven concrete surface" and injured his wrist.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, July 8-14, 2010.
Treasury not commenting on trial lawyer tax break
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - While some are reacting to news that trial lawyers may soon receive a tax break, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is not commenting.
Hurricane Rita insurance trial reset till October
Dozens of potential jurors returned to their jobs and homes early on Monday, as a perspective trial over a couple's Hurricane Rita policy claim was reset until October.