News from September 2010
Florida seaman files Jones Act lawsuit against Houston company
A Florida seaman has filed a lawsuit against barge company claiming he was permanently injured.
Employee with medical condition sues after restroom break denied
TEXARKANA-An employee with a medical condition that causes frequent urination is suing his employer for denying his request for a restroom break.
Ford sues dealer for placing Subaru vehicles on car lot
SHERMAN-In a recently filed lawsuit, Ford is asking a federal judge to rescind a previous contract or force a McKinney dealership to remove all Subaru vehicles from the car lot.
Tyson employee sues after job-related accident
MARSHALL-A Nacogdoches resident is suing Tyson Foods for more than $75,000 after he was injured in a job-related accident.
Looking for loopholes in malpractice caps
The sign said "No Swimming," but you were just wading (up to your neck).
Abbott challenges DOE over denial of education funds
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Thursday filed a legal challenge against the U.S. Department of Education in an effort to secure $830 million in federal education funds for Texas schools, teachers and students.
Trial lawyers support White; Perry supports tort reform
Perry As the Texas governor's race enters its final six weeks, trial lawyers and tort reformers have once again found themselves on opposite sides of the political aisle.
Collin County woman alleges Nuvaring caused blood clot
SHERMAN-An East Texas woman claims she is suffering from deep vein thrombosis after taking the contraceptive Nuvaring.
Class action filed against Wal-Mart for no notice of ATM fees
SHERMAN-A Missouri resident is suing Wal-Mart after the store's ATM charged him a fee in connection with his transaction.
Kroger sued after employee falls
SHERMAN-A Lewisville resident has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was injured when he slipped and fell on water in the freezer.
Red-light runner sued over girl's injuries
The parents of a minor girl allege their daughter sustained injuries after a driver struck a vehicle in which she rode.
Cancer victim claims false arrest, sues Bullard police
TYLER-A Smith County resident who is suffering from cancer has filed a lawsuit against two Bullard police officers, alleging they subjected her to an unlawful arrest, excessive use of force and warrantless trashing of her home.
Beaumont women sue employer for race and gender discrimination
Two African-American women have filed a federal lawsuit against their Dallas employer for race and gender discrimination.
Union Carbide wants judgments overturned in chemical release class action
Lemmon Chemical company Union Carbide wants the Louisiana Supreme Court to reverse 12 judgments ranging from $750 to $3,500, in a personal injury class action over a release that sent no one to any doctor.
Alabama governor says fees for AG King's attorneys in BP suit not ideal
King MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The war of words between Alabama Gov. Bob Riley and state Attorney General Troy King continues, with Riley now responding to King's comments made last week regarding BP's rejection of the state's claim for tax losses resulting from the Gulf oil spill.
PRINT ONLY-Riley, King bicker over BP situation
King MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Troy King says he knew Gov. Bob Riley would blame him for BP's rejection of the state's claim for tax losses resulting from the Gulf oil spill.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, Sept. 17, 2010.
Gas tank explosion spews shrapnel all over woman's property, suit claims
A Nederland resident claims a gas tank explosion sent shrapnel flying all over her property, injuring her and damaging her home and car.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Sept. 16-22, 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, Sept. 13-17, 2010.