News from June 2010
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, June 24-30, 2010.
Suit claims $100,000 owed to man for roof work on school
A Galveston County man has filed suit against a roofing company, alleging he was not paid more than $100,000 after he helped install a roof on a Beaumont school.
Man blames fall from bus on company negligence
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against a transportation company, alleging he sustained a fractured ankle while attempting to disembark a bus.
More than $150,000 sought for use of vessels
A Beaumont company has failed to pay more than $150,000 for sea vessels it used for months, according to a recently filed complaint.
Sudden lane change leads to lawsuit
A Beaumont woman says she suffered physical pain and mental anguish after a driver suddenly switched lanes.
Two women sue insurance company over Port Arthur wreck
Two Jefferson County residents claim their insurance company should pay them for injuries they sustained in a collision with an underinsured driver.
Driver sued for allegedly failing to yield at intersection
In a recently filed lawsuit, a Jefferson County man accuses a driver of causing an accident after refusing to yield at an intersection.
Port Arthur woman sues H.E.B. over fall
A Port Arthur woman blames a grocery store's negligence for causing her to fall while shopping.
Discrimination based on race and age led to termination, suit states
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he was illegally terminated because of his race and age.
Family sues chemical company after man crushed by tank
The family of a recently deceased man has filed suit against a company, alleging the man died while working after a tank toppled onto him.
Company sues investors for inadequate capitalization
TYLER--A North Carolina company is accusing its investors of breach of fiduciary duties after the investors failed to adequately capitalize the company.
Companies in dispute over Jefferson County land lease
The lessee of a tract of Jefferson County land has filed suit against the company and its officer alleging that false assurances were made to execute the lease.
Minors injured in collision caused by big rig's lane change
MARSHALL-After an 18-wheeler failed in its attempt to pass her vehicle and caused a collision, Crystal Busby has filed suit against the driver's employer for hiring a reckless driver.
Galveston courts to start hearing Ike suits in January
Storm surge from Hurricane Ike washes over memorial to the 8,000 victims of the hurricane in 1900 that prompted the building of the seawall. GALVESTON - Almost two years have passed since Hurricane Ike visited the upper Texas coast, yet Galveston County courts are still experiencing the Category 2 storm's effects.
58th 8/2010
WYTHE II CORP VS XL LLYDS INSURANCE CO ET AL
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, June 23, 2010
Klein claims media company stole story about locating Olivia Newton-John's boyfriend
Klein Investigator Philip Klein claims a New York media company stole confidential information from him regarding the disappearance of singer Olivia Newton-John's former boyfriend.
Group intends to sue over Happy Meal toys
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A watchdog group says it intends to sue McDonald's if the fast-food chain refuses to stop giving away toys with its Happy Meals.
Lawsuits Drain the Fun Out of Childhood
If we've arrived in a place in time where junk lawsuits are the only way to curb junk food intake, we're in real trouble.
Dissenting opinion issued: Justice says Floyd should 'clarify' reasons for granting new trial
Floyd Justice David Gaultney issued a dissenting opinion Thursday, in a case that has already been before the Ninth Court of Appeals twice, which says Beaumont Judge Donald Floyd needs to further clarify his reasons for granting plaintiffs a new trial following an unfavorable jury ruling.