News from October 2010
Legally Speaking: Know Before You Vote-The Judicial Elections
Politics is a funny thing. A clown was recently elected to the Brazilian legislature, and before we Americans begin laughing at that silly notion, consider some of the following facts.
Attorneys reap more than clients in Jefferson County hurricane damage trial
Mostyn A three-week long trial against Liberty Lloyds ended Friday, with jurors concluding the insurance provider failed to pay all damages owed to John and Deborah Cahill following Hurricane Rita.
UPDATED! Texas Supreme Court: Crown Cork asbestos suit protection unconstitutional
Texas Supreme Court AUSTIN - Legislators improperly granted bottle cap maker Crown Cork and Seal retroactive protection from asbestos lawsuits, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on Oct. 22.
136th Court District 12/10
CHARLEY R LOWE JR VS TEXAS FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION ET AL
Benzene suit filed against 10 companies
The widow of Earl Juneau is suing Koppers and nine other companies for allegedly exposing her husband to benzene, which caused him to develop lymphoma.
Nursing home denies allegations in bedsore lawsuit
Clairmont Beaumont denies allegations in a recent lawsuit that former patient Richard Neumann was allowed to develop a bedsore on his right heel which led to amputation.
Woman walking through construction area trips, falls and sues
Holiday Inn employee Carol Gonzales has filed suit against Insurance Services Construction, alleging the company negligently failed to securely fasten a floor covering while performing work at the hotel.
Later assertion of non-elected claims not precluded by elected claims, Folsom says
In LML Patent Corp. v. JP Morgan Chase & Co., Judge David Folsom of the Eastern District of Texas Marshall Division has granted LML's Motion to Sever and Stay, although in a slightly modified form.
Kemah fire chief claims mayor asked him to overlook violations
GALVESTON - The former chief of the Kemah Volunteer Fire Department claims he was fired because he refused to falsify inspection certificates for the mayor.
Woman fired for refusing illegal activities, suit claims
GALVESTON - After she was terminated for allegedly refusing to perform illegal activities for her supervisor, a Galveston County woman has filed suit against her employer.
Suit filed against Friendswood Kroger
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman has filed suit against Kroger after she slipped and fell at its Friendswood store last year.
Texas Supreme Court: Crown Cork asbestos suit protection unconstitutional
AUSTIN � Legislators improperly granted bottle cap maker Crown Cork and Seal retroactive protection from asbestos lawsuits, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on Oct. 22.
IESI Corp. files motion for continuance
Last November, Nederland resident Damien Allen filed suit against truck driver Craig Porter and his employer IESI Corp. claiming Porter rear-ended him while in the course and scope of his employment.
Widow sues Chevron for exposing husband to benzene
Hyde Representing the estate of Stanley Marks Jr., Joyce Marks has filed suit against Chevron USA, alleging the oil giant negligently exposed her late husband to benzene which caused him to develop leukemia.
80 companies named in refinery worker's benzene suit
A Groves man blames his lymphoma to his exposure to workplace chemicals and has filed suit against more than 80 companies.
Slip-and-fall suit filed against Cheddars
Alleging she slipped and fell upon entering the Beaumont Cheddars, Gloria Wilson filed suit against the restaurant.
Judgment entered against employee who used company credit card
Lott Contractors recently received a $61,351.78 judgment against former employee John Burns, who used a company credit card to make numerous unauthorized purchases.
Beaumont man who claimed greens made him ill non-suits restaurant
Beaumont resident Leonard Randle sued Richard's Cafe in July claiming he ingested collard greens that caused him to become violently ill.
KCSR wants injury suit transferred
As previously reported by the Southeast Texas Record, Travis Evans sued Kansas City Southern Railway in late July for "failing to take steps" to ease the repetitive trauma inflicted on his knees during his 35 year career.
IBEW non-suits local electric company
In July, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 479 sued Savants Electric and Assured Electrical Systems, alleging the Jefferson County company breached its obligations.