News from December 2011
Legally Speaking: A funny thing happened on the way to the courthouse (Part 4)
As the previous installments of this series have shown, some pretty strange things can happen in civil and criminal cases.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Dec. 1-7, 2011.
Attorney Rife Kimler arrested for hindering apprehension
Area criminal attorney Rife Kimler, 48, was arrested Friday for hindering the apprehension of a young woman at his Nederland residence.
Beaumont class action accuses HTC of intercepting private messages
A recently filed class action accuses HTC of unlawfully intercepting private electronic communications from private mobile phones, handsets and smart phones.
S&T Marine non-suited from injury suit over ship collision
Last Thursday, S&T Marine was non-suited from a suit alleging a seaman was injured when his ship collided with another vessel because no one was driving the charging boat.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Dec. 5-8, 2011.
Barbier rejects state, city government damage claims against BP
Barbier NEW ORLEANS � In a recent ruling, U. S. District Judge Carl Barbier rejected most Deepwater Horizon damage claims of state and local governments and deflected many remaining claims to a BP agency outside his jurisdiction.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, Dec. 8, 2011.
Judge okays officers as expert witnesses in UTMB suit
Ellisor GALVESTON - A local state district judge turned down a request from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to strike and exclude plaintiffs' expert testimony in a wrongful termination lawsuit against it.
Lease of building on Galveston's Strand ends in litigation
The Strand, Galveston GALVESTON - Galveston resident John Glenn claims Houston business owner William Ray Simpson wrongfully evicted him from a building in the city's historic Strand District, recent court documents say.
Black-on-black discrimination trial ends with favorable Christus verdict
Simmons Christus Hospital St. Mary, accused of allowing same race harassment between two African American co-workers, received a favorable jury verdict last Wednesday.
136th Court District 1/2012
BRANDON CULP VS PHILLIP GERARD JOHNSON ET AL
Jury sides with defendant in trial between competing yoga centers
A yoga enthusiast who also practiced law did not breach her fiduciary duty to the woman who hired her to use both talents.
Homeowner claims roofer lied about certification
GALVESTON - Ambar Rangel claims Michael F. Padula and Tug and Deby Jackson inflicted approximately $40,000 in damages in connection to a roofing project in Galveston.
Galveston woman sues State Farm over underinsured motorist benefits
Eiland GALVESTON - In an effort to recoup underinsured motorist benefits, Galveston resident Kathryn Lanan is suing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Injured rig worker says company had no ergonomic program to limit injuries
Vuk Vujasinovic GALVESTON - Nueces County resident Juan Sandoval blames a "severe" back injury he allegedly sustained on his employer, a lawsuit filed Nov. 17 in Galveston County Court at Law No. 3 says.
Couples involved in litigation over Galveston property sale
GALVESTON - James E. Scott III and his spouse, Brenda, allege Federico and Alma Garcia failed and refused to complete the purchase of certain real property in Galveston.
Injured woman seeks discovery in suit over Bacliff crash
GALVESTON - In an effort to secure what she believes is crucial documentation, Evelyn Babineaux-Wagner has submitted a motion to compel into her lawsuit against Houston resident Freguy Jean and his employers, ThyssenKrupp Access Manufacturing LLC and Thyssen Krupp Elevator.
Motiva submits discovery request in crane collapse suit
Motiva Enterprises and Becon Construction recently submitted a discovery request to plaintiff Jose Alonso, who sued for injuries he received when a crane collapsed at the refinery.
U.S. SC issues stay on interim Texas redistricting maps
Abbott WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's request to stay an interim redistricting plan created by three federal judges.