News from October 2010
An innocent defendant, still proven guilty
The dealer calls draw poker with deuces wild.
Supreme Court more business friendly, think tank says
Alito WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is more business friendly now than it was almost 30 years ago, according to a study released this week by a D.C.-based think tank.
Electrician sues ExxonMobil over flash-fire burns
An Orange electrician has filed suit against ExxonMobil, alleging the oil company negligently allowed a flash fire to consume the area where he was working.
Industrial Sheet Metal and Fabricators files answer in response to petition in intervention
In early August, the Southeast Texas Record reported that Sunoco filed a petition for interpleader, claiming it wasn't sure who it owes for work performed on two of its properties.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of three new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Oct. 18-22, 2010.
Man claims he was hit in the face with plate, held captive at party
Claiming he was hit in the face with a plate and then held captive while attending a wild New Year's party, Chin Van Dang has filed suit against Richard and Steven Nguyen.
Slip-and-fall suit filed against La Morenita Meat Market
Port Arthur resident Maria Men has filed a slip and fall lawsuit against La Morenita Meat Market.
Suit filed against woman who ran stop sign
Houston resident Timothy Young is suing Beaumont local Jessica Scott, who allegedly ran a stop sign and struck his vehicle.
Capitol Comment: Health Care Law Reporting Regulations Crushing to Small Businesses
One tiny and unrelated provision that was tucked into the new health care law will cause a major paperwork burden for nearly 40 million American businesses beginning in 2012.
Plaintiff claims continuing headaches caused by crash
A Jasper County man claims he suffers from headaches and severe neck, shoulder and elbow pain after a driver rear-ended him as he slowed to turn into a driveway.
No bliss between competing yoga centers in Beaumont
Earlier this year, the owner of a Beaumont yoga business hired one of her instructors, who also allegedly worked as a lawyer, to assist her in her divorce.
Judge considers Harvey Gulf motion for summary judgment
Dursom In July 2008, the Southeast Texas Record reported on a Jones Act suit filed by a seaman who claimed the strain of reaching for a handrail injured his arm.
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, Oct. 17-25, 2010.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct. 21-27, 2010.
Parents file wrongful death case against Christus, doctor
The parents of the late Ethen Bulls have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Christus Hospital St. Mary and Dr. Michael Crossley, claiming a missed skull fracture led to their son's death.
Plaintiffs suing Provost Umphrey want depositions moved closer to home
WHEELING, W. Va. � Thirteen North Carolina men alleging legal malpractice against Provost Umphrey of Beaumont, Texas, want U. S. Magistrate Judge James Seibert to move their depositions from Wheeling to locations near their homes.
Propane flash fire at Galveston beach house leads to suit
GALVESTON � A Dallas County couple is suing a propane gas provider after the husband sustained injuries from a flash fire at their Galveston beach house, recent court documents say.
Treating physician paid $12k to testify at product liability trial against Ford
Jefferson County jurors in a product liability case against Ford Motor Co. recently heard testimony from the plaintiff's treating physician, who was paid around $12,000 to offer his opinion.
K Marketing denies allegations in I-10 wreck suit, asserts contributory negligence
K Marketing recently filed an answer to litigation brought by a Vidor woman who claims she requires neck and knee surgery after a wheel disconnected from a passing truck and flew into her vehicle.
Texas trial lawyers spend $13M in 2010 election cycle
Texas trial lawyers surpassed their 2008 benchmark for campaign spending, shelling out $13.6 million so far in 2010, with famed Houston hurricane attorney Steve Mostyn providing almost half the cash.