News from October 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, Oct. 5-8, 2010.
Provost Umphrey files petition to perpetuate testimony in possible asbestos case
Darlene Beard has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Steven Beard, a former Texaco employee who is stricken with lung cancer.
Umphrey adds more local seafood business plaintiffs to BP oil spill suit
Umphrey Beaumont lawyer Walter Umphrey has added Luck In A Bucket Bait Shop of Port Arthur and Paul's Seafood of Vidor to a federal suit over economic damages to coastal seafood businesses from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Ownership of trust fund subject of petition
A Jefferson County joint stock association has filed an interpleader petition, saying it is unsure where to deposit more than $800,000 after the member of a trust fund died.
Time Warner employee sues AT&T over fall from pole
A Jefferson County man working for Time Warner Cable has filed suit against AT&T, alleging he sustained back and groin injuries after a telephone pole he was climbing broke.
Jasper County woman sues Jefferson County driver over Hardin County wreck
A Jasper County woman has filed suit against the truck driver who she claims caused a vehicle collision in Hardin County.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of six new lawsuits have been filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County District Court, Sept. 27-Oct. 1.
Server claims Red Lobster failed to accommodate disability, files discrimination suit
SHERMAN-A Red Lobster server has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the restaurant alleging it refused to accommodate her disability.
Coach claims school terminated her because she is single black female
LUFKIN-A female coach for the Crockett Independent School District is suing the school, alleging she was terminated because she was single and black.
Shopper sues after cutting arm at tractor supply store
TYLER-A Quitman resident is suing a hardware store after she severed a tendon while attempting to retrieve a stove pipe out of a display box.
Woman files malpractice suit against deceased doctor
Alleging two surgeries performed two years ago left her permanently injured, Linda Dowell has filed suit against the late Dr. Caril Shrontz.
David Self Motors sues insurers for unpaid Ike damage
If anyone can sue their insurance company, David Self Motors can.
172 Court district 11/2010
RUSSELL HOWARD ET AL VS SAMSON INVESTMENT CO ET AL
Need for free legal service highlighted during Pro Bono Week
To raise awareness to the need to provide free legal services to the disadvantaged, the Jefferson County Bar Association will recognize National Celebrate Pro Bono Week on Oct. 25-29.
Texas attorneys appointed to plaintiff steering committee for BP MDL cases
Barbier Two big names among Texas trial lawyers are among the 17 attorneys named by U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier to serve in leadership roles in the federal multidistrict litigation against BP and other companies associated with the Deepwater Horizon explosion and ensuing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Estranged spouses in civil legal dispute over criminal charges
GALVESTON - An Arizona woman is suing her estranged husband for almost $11,000 after he filed a criminal complaint against her.
Homeowner claims roofer failed to provide inspection certificate
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman alleges a roofing business failed to promptly provide her with windstorm insurance and now seeks $20,000 in damages, recent court documents say.
Justices enforce arbitration in discrimination suit against Woodlands Christian Academy
A former Woodlands Christian Academy teacher will have to pull up a seat at the arbitration table if she wishes to pursue her claims against the school, due to a recent opinion from the Ninth Court of Appeals of Texas.
Hurricane Rita damages trial enters second week
For the last eight days, 12 Jefferson County residents have been subjected to lengthy slideshow presentations and detailed testimony from insurance adjusters, as the trial of John and Deborah Cahill vs. Liberty Mutual entered its second week.
Letter carrier sues homeowner over dog attack
A U.S. Postal Service worker has filed suit against the homeowner who allegedly allowed her dog to attack the letter carrier.