News from November 2010
Bayer executives must fly to U.S. for Yaz depositions
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - The federal judge presiding over the multi-district litigation regarding Yaz and Yasmin has decided German executives of drug maker Bayer must come to the United States for depositions.
Just Filed: Harris County Civil Court
Recent filings in Harris County civil courts, Nov. 10-26, 2010
Motorist sues Cooper US
Beaumont resident Betty Bass is suing Cooper US for an automobile collision which occurred two years ago.
AAA Service Co. sued for employee's collision
Helen Hobbs has filed suit against AAA Service Co. and one of its employees, Louis Conner, who allegedly ran a stop sign and struck her vehicle.
Death of children due to 'doped up' driver, suit alleges
Ferguson The mother of two deceased Nederland girls has filed suit against the driver who allegedly ended their lives, claiming she got behind the wheel while 'doped' up on prescription medication.
Lack of tests, care focus of med-mal complaint
Georgie Ogden was admitted to Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital complaining of abdominal pain. She died a month later.
Driver alleges Maxim Crane Rentals' employee ran red light
Alleging Maxim Crane Rentals employee Joseph Eckert ran a red light and struck their vehicle, Edjus and Ester Daigle have filed suit against both the company and employee.
Someone else is responsible
A car, when purchased, should be reasonably safe to operate.
Appellate lawyer Coleman killed in plane crash
Coleman Greg Coleman, a former solicitor general for the state of Texas and a partner with Yetter Coleman LLP in Austin, died Tuesday when his small plane crashed in Florida.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Nov. 18-22, 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, Nov. 15-19, 2010.
Lawsuit filed over high speed collision
MARSHALL-A Gregg County resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit after he was injured during a high speed collision in Rusk County.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of 15 new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Nov. 8-19, 2010.
Woman claims driver rear-ended her on interstate
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle as she sat stopped on the interstate.
Frito Lay sued over alleged age discrimination
SHERMAN-A temporary 52-year old Frito Lay employee has filed suit against the company alleging he was a victim of age and gender discrimination.
Former UPS employee sues company for co-worker's sexual harassment
Malley Former UPS employee Crystal Fielder has filed suit against the parcel service, claiming the company did little to stop a co-worker's continuous sexual advances.
Barbier hears motions in BP MDL status conference
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier heard motions Monday filed by plaintiffs and BP at the end of a status conference for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill Multi-District Litigation, according to a tentative agenda released by the court.
Asbestos defendant says Philly's reverse procedure is truly backwards
Moss PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A frequent defendant in Philadelphia asbestos lawsuits says the process used by the city when trying claims is unfair.
Legally Speaking: How Not to Get Out of Jury Duty (Part 1)
Lawyers get hit up for free legal advice all the time. One of the most frequently-asked questions is "how can I get out of jury duty?"