News from October 2010
Trial over Hurricane Rita damages underway in Jefferson County
Five years after Hurricane Rita made landfall, Beaumont residents John and Deborah Cahill finally have their day in court and a chance to prove that their insurance company failed to pay the full proceeds of their policy.
Judge denies Action Construction's motion for summary judgment
In May 2008, the Southeast Texas Record reported that Action Construction sued Compro Tax to collect more than $400,000 in unpaid invoices stemming from a pair of construction contracts.
Jury sides with Entergy in trial over employee's automobile collision
In February 2008 Michael Milson sued Entergy, alleging one of its employees negligently rear ended and injured him.
Couple deceived parents in college prep marketing scheme, Abbott says
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Monday that he has resolved an enforcement action against a couple who allegedly misrepresented that their college entrance exam preparatory materials were requested by some students.
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Man hit by falling doors sues League City building supply store
GALVESTON - A Harris County man has filed suit against McCoy Corp. after he reportedly sustained injuries at one of its stores last year.
Teacher claims termination due to reporting TAKS cheating at charter school
GALVESTON - Arguing she was terminated for reporting illegal activities, a Galveston County woman is suing a local charter school.
Suit blames BP for worker's asbestos exposure
GALVESTON - Everett and Cheryl Cannon have filed suit against BP Corp. North America Inc. after Everett Cannon was diagnosed with lung cancer more than a month ago.
Company sues its former VP for allegedly stealing trade secret information
SHERMAN-In an attempt to regain computer files and data, Danaher Corp. has filed a lawsuit against its former executives for his alleged misappropriation of trade secret information and for violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Legally Speaking: They Said It, I Didn't
As much and as often as I've commented on the legal system and legal issues, sometimes there's no substitute for the words straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak.
U.S. SC term starts first term with three women on bench
Kagan WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term this week, with new Justice Elena Kagan one of three women now on the bench.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
Seven new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Sept. 20-24, 2010.
Woman alleges surgery left her paralyzed
An Orange County woman claims an "improper" surgery performed on her spine two years ago left her paralyzed.
Jones Act suit alleges injury caused by Hercules Offshore negligence
A female offshore worker has filed a Jones Act suit against the Hercules Offshore Drilling Co. for injuries she suffered last month.
PRINT-Kagan, justices start U.S. SC term
Kagan WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term this week, with new Justice Elena Kagan one of three women now on the bench.
Slip at county jail leads to $100K suit
A slip and fall at the Jefferson County jail has resulted in a $100,000 lawsuit against the county.
Asbestos suit filed against Texaco, Chevron
Hyde The widow and children of Charles Arceneaux have filed an asbestos lawsuit against Texaco and Chevron USA, alleging the two oil giants are responsible for their benefactor's death.
Nurse 'too busy' to help nursing home patient hastened death, suit alleges
Patsy Bushnell is suing the Senior Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, claiming a nurse "was too busy" to help her suffocating mother, who died more than two years ago.
Legal watchdog group launches new web page, voter education program
Texas legal watchdog groups have launched a new voter education web page and are urging voters to find out where candidates stand on lawsuit reform.