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SOUTHEAST TEXAS RECORD

Sunday, June 16, 2024

News from August 2011


***FOR PRINT***KBR wants attorneys fees from woman who claimed rape

By John O'Brien |
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

By David Yates |
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

By Marilyn Tennissen |
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

By David Yates |
China resident Elizabeth Hall is suing Beaumont local William Kinnear for allegedly causing an automobile collision last November.

Bicycle rider claims motorist struck him

By David Yates |
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

By David Yates |
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

By David Yates |
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

By David Yates |
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

By David Yates |
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

By David Yates |
Capital One has filed suit against Beaumont resident Roberto Torres, seeking to collect more than $44,000 on a delinquent auto finance account.



Iowa AG sues Texas membership club

By Bryan Cohen |

Abbott alleges diluted gasoline

By Bryan Cohen |
Abbott

Corrections officers' suit over Ike pay dropped

By David Yates |
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

By David Yates |
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

By Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau |
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

By Steve Korris |
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.