News from February 2011
Class action alleges Southeast Texas TEA Party defrauded donors
File photo of the 2009 Tax Day TEA Party rally in Beaumont. Several area residents have banded together and filed suit against the Southeast Texas TEA Party Patriots and its director, Ralph McBride, alleging the political organization defrauded donors.
Stop sign runner sued for causing collision
Tyler County resident Angela McFaddin is suing William Wueller, a Port Arthur resident, for allegedly running a stop sign and striking her vehicle.
Suit filed over rear-end collision
A Jefferson County man alleges the force of rear-end impact was so hard that his vehicle was pushed into a concrete barrier and caused to rollover.
State Farm sued for not paying underinsured motorist benefits
Area resident Evette Jackson has filed suit against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance and agent Neil Langford for allegedly refusing to pay underinsured motorist benefits.
Jurors punish SJ Transportation with $115K verdict for trucker's collision
A Jefferson County jury recently found that an SJ Transportation truck driver negligently caused an automobile collision three years ago, hitting the company with an $115,000 verdict.
There's a lesson here for all of us
Most people think of the Bible as a book for believers � which, of course, it is. But it also offers a a trove of wisdom for businessmen and lawyers.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts, Feb. 22, 2011.
Lawmaker says attorney fees in Ike settlements excessive
Taylor The fees paid to lawyers for Hurricane Ike litigation were excessive, said a Texas lawmaker at a meeting of the Texas House Insurance Committee on Tuesday.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 17-23, 2011.
Wreck blamed on driver talking on cell phone
Two Port Arthur residents have filed suit against the driver who they blame for causing a collision while talking on her cell phone.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of five new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Feb. 14-19, 2011.
Texas AG probing diabetes drug
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has issued civil investigative demands to drug makers Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. and Eli Lilly & Co. for information related to diabetes drug Actos.
Plaintiff Steering Committee wants Barbier to approve class action notice in BP MDL
Barbier NEW ORLEANS � Plaintiff lawyers leading litigation over the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill have found a short cut to their goal of pursuing class actions.
Legally Speaking: The Least of My Brothers
In 2009, the "Legally Speaking" column "Brother, Can You Spare a Lawyer?" spotlighted the crisis in funding for legal aid to the poor. Back then, in the depths of the economic crisis, a perfect storm had been created.
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, Feb. 16-21, 2011.
Collection agency sued for not upholding verbal agreement with consumer
SHERMAN - A debt collection agency is being sued after it refused to uphold a verbal agreement reducing a consumer's debt by approximately $6,000.
La Marque resident sues insurer for denying coverage for flooded home
GALVESTON � La Marque resident Cruz Alvarado has filed suit against Voyager Indemnity Insurance Co. in an effort to recover compensation after his house flooded.
Texas City women claim leaking breast implants caused complications
Todd GALVESTON � Four Texas City women claim they suffered complications after getting breast implants, recent court documents say.
Employee sues College of the Mainland claiming wrongful termination
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman has filed suit against College of the Mainland and the Texas Workforce Commission after she allegedly lost her job for filing a workers compensation claim arising from mold exposure.