News from October 2010
Malpractice suit claims woman should not have been discharged from nursing home
GALVESTON - Clay and Ricky Kilgore have filed a $5.5 million lawsuit against Dr. Firoozeh Saheb Kar, Baywind Village and Enterprise Ambulance for the death of Jeanie Kilgore.
Former city employee claims Galveston fired him over salary complaint
GALVESTON - David Quiroga claims the city of Galveston fired him last year because he insisted on being treated fairly, recent court documents say.
CALA to honor Alberto Gonzales at annual fundraiser event
Gonzales One of Texas' most proactive tort reform groups will honor former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales during its 5th annual fundraiser.
Texas judge will allow more arguments in Apple patent case before entering $625.5M verdict
An Apple iPhone showing the Cover Flow feature. An East Texas judge has agreed to give Apple more time before entering his final judgment in a $625.5 million patent infringement verdict against the computer giant.
U.S. Chamber Commends Cornyn's Legislation Requiring Review of Public Comments
Cornyn WASHINGTON, D.C.�The U.S. Chamber of Commerce commended U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) for introducing a bill that would require departments within the administration to review public comments before issuing final regulations.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2010.
Male nurse sues hospital for gender discrimination, claims pot was prescription
A male nurse is suing a Christus hospital for gender discrimination after he was terminated for using what he claims was prescription marijuana.
Disabled man sues gas station over alleged ADA violations
SHERMAN-A disabled Texas man has filed a lawsuit against a gas station claiming the business is not in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act's Accessibility Standards.
Small business sued after family member allegedly makes racial slurs
TYLER-An employee of a family-owned business has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit, claiming the owners failed to reprimand a family member for making racial slurs.
Henderson County encouraged misconduct of police, suit alleges
TYLER-A Henderson County resident has filed a lawsuit against the county, arguing it tolerated misconduct by its officers and encouraged the misconduct by not punishing or training its officers.
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, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2010.
Port Arthur relatives involved in crash file suit against other driver
Three Port Arthur citizens claim they sustained severe injuries after a driver struck their vehicle.
Nederland woman sues over auto collision
A Nederland woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her vehicle.
Former shareholder claims he is not responsible for tax payments
A Florida man claims two Texas corporations are responsible for the unpaid taxes he claims the Internal Revenue Service is now trying to collect from him.
Man says car caused him to lay down motorcyle
A Beaumont man claims he suffered injuries to his head, neck, back, right hip, right shoulder and body when a car caused him to fall on his motorcycle.
Crash on E. Lucas leads to lawsuit
A Beaumont woman claims she has required ongoing medical treatment after sustaining injuries in a collision.
Man claims barge sold for scrap without consent
A Jefferson County man claims barges and other vessels he owned were wrongfully sold for scrap metal.
Truck sent car into retaining wall, suit alleges
SHERMAN-A Denton County resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit after her vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer.
Homeowners accuse mortgage company of refusing house payment
SHERMAN-After their mortgage company refused to accept loan payments, two Fannin County residents have filed a lawsuit against the mortgage company in an effort to stop foreclosure.
Eight states settle lending suit for $23M
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced on Wednesday that Colorado will receive $900,000 from a financial institution's banks that allegedly practiced deceptive lending practices as part of a $23.7 million multi-state settlement.