News from June 2010
Legally Speaking: Disorder in the Court
Some strange things have been going on in the legal system lately.
Maybe it's the heat; maybe it's something in the water.
Judge grants new trial in breach of contract case against One Stop Construction
In April, the Southeast Texas Record reported on a bench trial in which a local judge ruled that a Louisiana man failed to prove his breach of contract case against One Stop Construction and Restoration.
Officer admits to speeding in car wreck trial against city of Beaumont
While on the witness stand, Beaumont Police Officer Lance Carmouche admitted on Wednesday that he violated department policy by speeding in a non-emergency situation and struck Macy Brocato's vehicle head on.
Justices find no evidence Wal-Mart lamp caused fatal fire
AUSTIN � Texas Supreme Court justices have corrected appellate court judges in Texarkana who swallowed a far-fetched theory that blamed Wal-Mart for a fatal fire.
Business group never behind La. Senate's contingency bill
Chaisson BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - A Louisiana business group says it refused to support the Senate version of a bill that would have allowed the Louisiana attorney general to hire private attorneys to sue BP on a contingency fee.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 17-23, 2010.
Recent patent infringement/false marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, June 17, 2010.
Failure to pay uninsured driver claim leads to suit
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against her insurance company, claiming she has not been able to recoup any money from damages she sustained in an automobile accident allegedly caused by an underinsured driver.
Water near freezer leads to fall, suit against market
A Jefferson County man claims he sustained injuries to his neck and back after falling on water near a grocery store's freezer.
Suit follows crash between Neon and Trail Blazer
A Jefferson County woman claims she incurred medical costs after a driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Woman sues debt collector for using profanity
A Silsbee resident is suing a debt collector for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Beneficiaries sue to have bank removed from trusts
The beneficiaries of a trust have filed for a declaratory judgment, asking the court to allow them to terminate the trust.
Tire supplier seeks almost $70,000 from seller
A tire supply company claims a Beaumont business owes it more than $60,000 for materials it supplied.
Man seeks $1M after being doused with chemicals
GALVESTON - Claiming he was exposed to a flammable chemical while unloading a fuel truck, a Harris County man has filed a $1 million lawsuit against a number of companies and the vehicle's driver.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
U.S. Bank National Association has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Dawn and Andrew Gallagher, located at 5195 Ada Ave., Beaumont, Texas 77708.
Carpet business sues home builder over unpaid invoices
GALVESTON - A Katy carpet business owner seeks to recover approximately $22,000 from a Friendswood-based residential home builder, recent court documents say.
Business hit by car, owners sue insurance company for loss of income
The owners of a Beaumont business allege their insurance company refuses to pay them money to replace their building that sustained severe damages after a driver rammed into it.
Man claims co-worker backed into him with truck
A man claims his co-worker backed into him as he attempted to work.
Woman claims driver backed into her
A woman has filed suit against the driver she claims backed into her as she sat in traffic.
Seaman sues marine service company over unspecified injuries
Vujasinovic A Brazoria County man claims he sustained injuries while working aboard a ship, but provides no further details in a lawsuit he recently filed.