News from September 2010
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of four new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Sept. 2, 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, Aug. 30-Sept. 6, 2010.
Bartender claims beer bottles not safe, sues bar owner
GALVESTON - After sustaining injuries while working at a Friendswood pub, a Harris County woman has filed suit against her employer.
Kemah man sues police over beating
GALVESTON - A La Porte man claims three Kemah police officers beat him during a stop last year, recent court documents say.
Galveston Quizno's sues insurer over water damage
GALVESTON - The Galveston franchisee of a Quizno's Sub is suing Farmers Insurance Exchange to recover full compensation for damage to its property, recent court documents say.
4 families sue 78 companies over asbestos exposure
The surviving family members of four deceased refinery workers have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against 78 companies which they allege exposed the workers to asbestos and led to their death from asbestos-related disease.
Crash between Suburbans subject of suit
A Beaumont resident driving a Suburban has sued a local company after a collision with the company's Suburban.
Landscaper sued over damage to phone cable
A landscaping company is being sued by the telephone company over damages to phone cables.
Med-mal suit claims doctors missed perforated bowel
A Jefferson County man has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against two Port Arthur surgeons and their medical practice claiming the doctors failed to diagnose and treat his perforated bowel.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Sept. 1-8, 2010.
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KENNETH HOLMES ET UX VS FORD MOTOR CO ET AL
Legally Speaking: Show Me the Money
In virtually all lawsuits that are filed, there is a section where the plaintiff can elaborate on how much he or she is seeking in the way of damages.
Defendant's misconduct in patent suit necessitated finding of exceptional case
In ReedHycalog UK Ltd. and ReedHycalog LP v. Diamond Innovations Inc., a case from the Eastern District of Texas, the defendant's litigation misconduct and willfulness necessitated a finding of exceptional case and an award of attorneys' fees and enhanced damages.
Texas AG investigating complaints about Google
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has launched an investigation into Google's methods for recommending websites.
Abbott investigating Google
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Google's methods for recommending websites are being reviewed by Texas' attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet's most dominant search engine.
Man sues after police officer utilizes taser
LUFKIN-A Tyler county resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the Taser, after he was tased by a police offer for noncompliance.
Lawsuit alleges defective towing hitch broke and shattered woman's face
MARSHALL-A Longview resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a towing hitch after the hitch broke and hit her in the face.
Employee sues after supervisor poses nude by Christmas tree
A Beaumont resident has filed a lawsuit against his former employer alleging the sexual advances by his supervisor created a sexually hostile work environment.
Woman accuses manufacturer of racial, gender discrimination
MARSHALL-A Jefferson woman has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against her former employer after she was terminated.