News from August 2011
***FOR PRINT***KBR wants attorneys fees from woman who claimed rape
Jones HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A former subsidiary of Halliburton wants Jamie Leigh Jones, the woman who alleged the company caused her gang-rape, to pay the attorneys fees it incurred defending itself against the lawsuit.
Capital One settles 'mismanaged' trust case
Following a full week of testimony, Capitol One and plaintiff Doris Garrod Teague opted to settle their case rather than let a jury decide the outcome.
Insurer: Texas malpractice rates decreasing since liability reforms
Ott Due to medical liability reforms in the state, Texas physicians will pay less for liability coverage next year, according to the state's largest provider of malpractice insurance.
China woman sues over collision
China resident Elizabeth Hall is suing Beaumont local William Kinnear for allegedly causing an automobile collision last November.
Bicycle rider claims motorist struck him
Two years ago, Beaumont local Leroy Hubbard was out riding his bicycle when Kirbyville resident James Woods allegedly struck him with his car.
Man knocked off bike by dog sues owner
Claiming a charging dog knocked him off his bike, Port Neches local Rickey Cobb has filed suit against the canine's owner, Marilyn Elton.
Man claims Performance Contractors fired him for reporting injury
Area resident Phillip Derouen has filed suit against his former employer, Performance Contractors, for allegedly firing him after he reported an on-the-job injury.
Woman claims motorcycle not properly repaired, sues Cowboy Honda
Cowboy Honda, Beaumont Shortly after picking up her serviced motorcycle, Thu "Tweety" Trung claims the bike began to burn her leg, forcing her to lose control and wreck on the side of the road.
UPR employee suffers injury on job, sues
Union Pacific Railroad employee Charles Moore is suing his employer for an injury he received while on the job.
Capital One sues Beaumont man for $44K
Capital One has filed suit against Beaumont resident Roberto Torres, seeking to collect more than $44,000 on a delinquent auto finance account.
Corrections officers' suit over Ike pay dropped
Litigation brought by Jefferson County corrections officers, who claim they were not paid for hours worked during Hurricane Ike, was dismissed with prejudice.
Paralegal sues Mostyn Firm for not paying overtime
A disgruntled paralegal is suing the Mostyn Law Firm for allegedly not paying her overtime.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 15-17, 2011.
Texas Supreme Court allows dad to regain custody of son
AUSTIN � Ron LaFond, a father who lost parental privileges in a Jefferson County divorce 10 years ago, regained custody of a teenage son with Texas Supreme Court approval.