News from March 2010
Suit alleges incompetent driver caused collision
A Harris County woman claims she became seriously injured after a driver failed to obey a traffic control device and yield the right-of-way to her.
Couple seeks order to stop trustee's sale of property
A Beaumont couple claims a mortgage company is attempting to foreclose on their property even though they say they have made the required monthly payments.
Admiralty claim filed against organic products company
SHERMAN -- A contract dispute between an interstate carrier and a Texas organic products company is the subject of a recently filed admiralty and maritime claim.
Man claims pain pump destroyed cartilage, sues manufacturer
MARSHALL-After undergoing two arthroscopic surgeries on his shoulder, the surgeon implanted a pain pump into Michael Johnson's joint cavity.
Seeking fault where no one's to blame
Linda McCabe's Ford Explorer rolled over after her left rear tire hit an 8-inch piece of 4x4 on Interstate 10 and blew out. She was severely injured and subsequently died.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County, Feb. 22-26, 2010
A total of four new lawsuits against insurance companies regarding hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Feb. 22-26, 2010.
Christus, Dubuis appeal rejected; medical expert report sufficient for now
A lawsuit faulting two local hospitals for a 70-year-old woman's death will continue, as appellate justices recently ruled that it's too soon for a judge to "look beyond the four corners of (a plaintiff's) expert report."
Duke prof says AG Cuomo helped cause financial crisis
Cuomo DURHAM, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - The way Duke University professor and former North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Michael Munger sees it, there can be only two reasons New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is suing Bank of America -- and neither of them are good.
Wal-Mart allegedly fires employee for bad B.O., mom sues
Shortly after Wal-Mart fired her son for offensive body odor, a Beaumont mom sued the mega-retailer, claiming her son's hygiene was just an excuse.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Bolender Funding Group has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Andra Galloway, located at 1802 Ordway Street, Port Neches, Texas 77651.
Judge Floyd denies plaintiff's motion for new trial in Bronco blow out case
Judge Donald Floyd, who has granted defeated plaintiffs new trials twice in two years, recently ended his streak by shooting down a trial lawyer seeking a retrial after jurors left his clients empty handed.
Legally Speaking: Warning - Beware of Killer Hot Dogs
When I was a child, my mother would warn my three older brothers and me during particularly exuberant bouts of horseplay that "it's all fun and games until somebody pokes an eye out." Thank goodness she never bought us a hot dog at a Kansas City Royals' baseball game.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, Feb. 25-March 3, 2010.
Previously sanctioned for frivolous claims, man tries to sue bank again
TYLER - Although previously sanctioned for filing frivolous claims against a bank, Thomas Miller claims he was unfairly discriminated against by the county court and has now filed the same lawsuit in federal court.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 25-March 2, 2010
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 25-March 2, 2010
Heir sues 49 companies over man's alleged asbestos exposure
The representative of a deceased man's estate has filed an asbestos suit against 49 defendant corporations, claiming the asbestos-related disease with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Rose City woman sues alleged drunk driver over collision
A Rose City woman has filed suit against the driver who she says turned into her vehicle while allegedly driving intoxicated.
Man sues to obtain disability payments
MARSHALL - A 50-year-old east Texas man is suing an insurance company and an employee welfare benefit plan to recover disability benefits.
Jury finds BISD not negligent for auto collision
In March 2008, Elizabeth Manning filed suit against the Beaumont Independent School District and one of its bus drivers, claiming the driver's negligence caused an automobile collision in December 2006.