News from November 2010
Wholesaler claims distributor failed to pay for $50K in merchandise
A Texas corporation has filed suit against a company that it claims failed to pay for more than $50,000 for services and goods it delivered.
Widower claims he incurred death tax due to bad financial advice
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against his financial advisors, alleging he was forced to pay more than $10,000 in taxes after being advised to take a lump sum out of his wife's annuities.
Man wants co-owned property legally divided
A Harris County man who co-owns property in Beaumont wants to see the court divide the property and order a reimbursement of the $1,000 in taxes the man has paid.
Provost Umphrey, others argue ex-CSX workers shouldn't have sued in W.Va.
Cook WHEELING, W.Va. -� Former CSX railroad workers from North Carolina shouldn't have sued their former personal injury lawyers in West Virginia if they didn't feel like traveling to West Virginia, the former lawyers argue.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of five new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Nov. 1-5, 2010.
Legally Speaking: An Embarrassment of Riches
Most of us would love to be acknowledged as No. 1 at something or as a world record holder.
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, Nov. 1-5, 2010.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Nov. 4-10, 2010.
Expert report filed in botched tubal ligation case
Plaintiff Rekenya Allen, who sued a physician and hospital claiming she became pregnant because of a botched tubal ligation, recently filed an expert report to substantiate her lawsuit.
Supreme Court takes on class actions
Roberts WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case that could determine the future of class action lawsuits.
** PRINT ** U.S. SC hears arbitration case
Roberts WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case that could determine the future of class action lawsuits.
SunMart to pay $30M for allegedly cheating gas customers
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - A Harrison County jury on Tuesday handed down a $30 million verdict against Petroleum Wholesale LP for allegedly cheating consumers at its fuel pumps.
** PRINT ** Gas station chain hit with $30M verdict in Texas
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - A Harrison County jury on Tuesday handed down a $30 million verdict against Petroleum Wholesale LP for allegedly cheating consumers at its fuel pumps.
Parties have to Dec. 1 to assert claims in suit against Neches Gulf Marine
Due to a federal court order, parties have until Dec. 1 to assert claims in a personal injury suit against Neches Gulf Marine.
Summary judgment hearing slated in slip-and-fall against Baptist Hospital
A summary judgment hearing has been slated for next month in a slip-and-fall lawsuit brought against Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital.
Texas SC: Storms may change public beach lines, but easement must be proven
AUSTIN � Public access to beaches on the Gulf of Mexico rolls with the tide but didn't roll with Hurricane Rita, the Supreme Court of Texas decided on Nov. 5.
Groves couple claims it was deceived by loan modification agreement, sues mortgage company
Roebuck Jr. In hopes of keep the bank from taking their home, Groves residents Keith and Julia Keen have filed suit against Sun Trust Mortgage.
Justices enforce arbitration in Hurricane Ike case
The Ninth Court of Appeals of Texas recently issued an opinion forcing a plaintiff, who sued her insurance company following Hurricane Ike, into arbitration.
More than half of 96K verdict awarded to attorney
Starnes A Jefferson County jury recently found that a contractor failed to honor his agreement with local resident Fred Pouncy, awarding the man $41,270 in damages and his attorney, David W. Starnes, an additional $55,000.
Electrician claims he was underpaid for school district work
An $18-per-hour wage proved unsatisfactory for an electrician who claims he deserved to earn more for his work at the Beaumont Independent School District.