News from June 2010
LNVA named in motor vehicle collision suit
A Beaumont woman and her husband allege a local agency refuses to pay for damages the woman incurred after one of its drivers rear-ended her vehicle.
Buckner sued over employee injury
An Orange County woman has filed suit against her former employer, alleging she sustained injuries to her right knee while attempting to lift heavy equipment at work.
With substantial changes, La. contingency fee bill passes House
NEW ORLEANS -- After several hours late Friday evening in debate, the Louisiana House voted 71-23 to pass the Louisiana contingency fee bill, which authorizes the state to hire trial lawyers on a contingency fee basis.
Second East Texas hospice challenges Medicare cap
SHERMAN-A second Medicare-certified hospice provider in East Texas is challenging the constitutionality and validity of the Medicare regulation used to calculate the aggregate annual provider cap.
I-10 truck wreck results in suit
Waiting for traffic to start moving, Barbara Johnson claims Anthony Robinson, a John Smith Trucking employee, rear-ended her on the interstate.
Contractor sued for shoddy Ike repairs
Sofia Dixson has filed suit against Don and Cindy Coynes and their business, Dune-Rite Construction, for shoddy repair work performed on her Hurricane Ike ravaged home.
Orange County sued for auto collision
A city of Orange resident is alleging an Orange County employee negligently caused an automobile collision while her daughter was in the car with her.
Texas lawyers confront their ugly side
Addressing a problem is difficult when not everyone agrees there is a problem. When everyone does agree, however, it should be easy.
What were they thinking?
An interesting strategic decision by Alston & Bird LLP turned out to be very costly for their clients, E-Z-EM Inc. and ACIST Medical Systems Inc. ("Defendants"), and serves as a cautionary tale.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of five new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, June 7-11, 2010.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 10-16, 2010.
Kimberly-Clark attorney claims asbestos plaintiffs shopped for friendly forum in Jefferson County
Fogdall PHILADELPHIA � U. S. District Judge Eduardo Robreno's decision to remand 73 asbestos suits to Jefferson County District Judge Gary Sanderson drew a howl of protest from paper maker Kimberly-Clark, a defendant in all 73.
Texas to Obama's EPA: Leave us alone
Abbott NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to reject a regulatory program the state put in place after submitting it for approval 14 years ago.
Legally Speaking: A Warning Label For The Constitution?
According to a recent survey by Findlaw, almost two-thirds of Americans can't name even one of the justices on our nation's highest tribunal, the U.S. Supreme Court.
Chief justice to sort out unique triple recusal case
Jefferson AUSTIN � Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson must decide whether to recuse a judge who didn't recuse a judge who awarded more than $200 million in a family dispute.
Serial filer sues County Judge Walker
Walker Adding to the dozen or so suits she's filled in the past few years, Amy Modica has now lashed out against Jefferson County Judge Ronald Walker by naming him as a defendant in her latest lawsuit.
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Appeals court sides with appraisal district in Total Petrochemical tax case
An appellate court recently granted the Jefferson County Appraisal District's writ of mandamus, overturning a lower court's ruling authorizing Total Petrochemicals to uncover the identity of a JCAD jury consultant.
Blue Cross sues Pfizer over deceptive marketing of Lyrica, others
MARSHALL-Insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield is accusing pharmaceutical company Pfizer and several of its executives of deceptive sales and marketing of three of its most successful drugs.