News from December 2011
It's time for our state's annual performance review
Most employees are familiar with annual performance reviews. They may be subjected to one or they may conduct some.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County Courts
A total of three new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Dec. 12-16, 2011.
Texas senators want Abbott to weigh-in on tax break
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Two Texas state senators are asking Attorney General Greg Abbott for his opinion on a pollution control tax break for a San Antonio-based refinery.
Customer sues Wal-Mart after falling in checkout line
Brasher A Wal-Mart customer has filed a lawsuit claiming she fell while waiting to check out.
Restoration company sued for not paying overtime wages
SHERMAN - A Collin County resident has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he was not properly paid for overtime work.
Order disqualifying BP expert filed under seal
Barbier NEW ORLEANS � U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally Shushan apparently kicked out of court an engineer who switched sides from BP to Halliburton in Deepwater Horizon litigation, but her exact action and her reasons remain secret.
Letter: Yoga director finds bliss after trial
"No bliss between yoga studios." This was the title of the article that appeared in the Southeast Texas Record several times over the last year about the lawsuit between Beaumont Power Yoga and Golden triangle Yoga.
CALA: Dont' get served a lawsuit with your eggnog and mistletoe
AUSTIN -With the holiday season in full swing, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas (CALA of Central Texas) cautions that this time of seasonal cheer can be dampened by the threat of lawsuits.
Legally Speaking: Firing the Sugar Plum Fairy-A Christmas Tale
Twenty-nine-year-old Laura Coppinger has been a fixture of the annual Christmas Traditions festival in St. Charles, Mo.
Defendant submits expert list for defective tire lawsuit
GALVESTON - A defendant in a December 2010 lawsuit stemming from a wreck halfway between Houston and San Antonio has submitted a list of designated expert witnesses.
Galveston brothers embroiled in fight over FEMA money
Boswell-Loechel GALVESTON - Galveston County resident Michael Freshour alleges his brother "maliciously" took $11,000 of his Federal Emergency Management Agency aid money.
Deed to Dickinson property subject of legal dispute
GALVESTON - Dickinson resident Juanita Gill accuses fellow Dickinson local David Ingram of committing fraud in a real estate transaction, recent court documents say.
Cameron to pay BP $250 million
Beck NEW ORLEANS - Deepwater Horizon blowout prevention contractor Cameron International will pay BP $250 million to settle a dispute over liability for last year's explosion and oil spill.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Dec. 7-14, 2011.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Dec. 12-15, 2011.
Mom claims attack made son afraid of dogs
GALVESTON - For many Stephen King fans, "Cujo" was a scary novel from start for finish. But for Brazoria County resident Kendra Carey and her child, life imitated art.
Water leak suit dismissed for want of prosecution
GALVESTON - A lawsuit stemming from a September 2010 water leak at a Galveston residence has recently been disposed.
Suit over wrecked rental car dismissed without prejudice
GALVESTON - An order to non-suit without prejudice was recently entered into a lawsuit over a wrecked rental vehicle.
Apffel non-suits former client in fee fight
Apffel GALVESTON - Stating he no longer wants to prosecute his case against a client who reportedly owes him back fees, attorney E.A. "Trey" Apffel III of Galveston recently filed a motion to non-suit.
Construction company seeks consolidation of suits
GALVESTON - The defendant in a lawsuit over an alleged $170,000 debt in connection to multiple construction projects on the Bolivar Peninsula is asking the court to consolidate two complaints.