News from August 2011
Judge's son sues over damaged BMW
The son of Beaumont Judge Bob Wortham is suing Iraj Afgani, doing business as Chase Motor Finance, for selling him a damaged BMW.
Golden triangle residents in litigation over collision
Two Golden Triangle residents are in litigation over an automobile collision that occurred last February.
Mainstay Suites sued for not preventing man's beating
Mainstay Suites in Port Arthur Alleging Mainstay Suites should have been aware of criminal activity on its premises, Louisiana resident Aaron Penn has filed suit against the Port Arthur motel.
Surgeon hit with default judgment, plaintiff awarded $253K
A Beaumont judge granted Dawn Singleton's motion for default judgment on Tuesday, awarding the plaintiff more than $253,114.09 in damages.
Paying Tribute to Texas' Space Legacy
On July 20th, 1969, the Apollo 11 crew marked an unprecedented journey, inspiring human exploration for generations to come. Astronaut Neil Armstrong reported the landing of the first manned mission on the moon with the assuring words, "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
Kansas lawyer sentenced in East Texas Ponzi scheme
A 62-year-old Leawood, Kan., lawyer has been sentenced to federal prison for investment fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales in a statement Aug. 9.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, July 27-Aug. 3, 2011.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 1-2, 2011.
Texas City bar sued for showing closed-circuit fight without license
GALVESTON - J&J Sports Productions Inc. claims a Texas City bar illegally aired a boxing match three years ago, recent court documents say.
Loose ballast blamed for rail worker's injuries
GALVESTON - Cleveland Woods filed a personal injury lawsuit against his employer, Union Pacific Railroad Co., after a fall last year, recent court documents say.
Capitol Comment: Debt ceiling agreement step in the right direction
The debt ceiling agreement recently passed by Congress and signed into law by the President, while not perfect, is a step in the right direction. Sensible spending cuts, not tax increases, are the right path to a balanced budget. Here's the quick outline of the plan:
Legally Speaking: Sixteen, and Life to Go (Part 2)
The first installment of this series examined the case of Chad Uptergrove, tried as an adult and convicted of capital murder for a crime committed when he was only 16 � a crime perpetrated by an older friend.
Louisiana couple sues grill manufacturer after son fatally burned
Royal Oak 30-inch Deluxe Charcoal Grill TEXARKANA - After their son suffered fatal burns from a charcoal grill, a Bossier Parish, La., couple has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the grill for not warning of the product's defective nature.
Cable installer sues to collect overtime wages
SHERMAN- A cable installer has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was misclassified as an independent contractor so his employer could avoid paying him overtime wages.
Engineer files racial discrimination suit after losing job for reporting racial slurs
SHERMAN - An engineer for a Sherman medical center has filed a lawsuit against his employer alleging he was fired for reporting racial discrimination.
Marshall Boral plant sued over worker's fatal heatstroke
MARSHALL - A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Boral Brick plant in Marshall for allegedly failing to take any actions to prevent the heat-related death of one of its workers.
Eight Texas residents file suit over Avandia
MARSHALL - Several Texas residents have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Avandia for failing to warn of the drug's risks and they are asking for a full refund of the drug's purchase price.
Conductor files racial discrimination lawsuit against UP railroad company
MARSHALL - A railroad conductor claims he lost his job because he complained about racially derogatory remarks directed at him and has filed a lawsuit against his former employer.