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News published on Southeast Texas Record in February 2011

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News from February 2011


Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts

By David Yates |
Ocwen Loan Servicing has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Miriam Jones Premeaux, located at 5353 Port Neches Road, Groves, Texas 77619.

Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas

By Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau |
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Feb. 7-11, 2011

Denbury Green pipeline controversy heads to Texas Supreme Court

By Steve Korris |
Photo of construction on the Denbury Green pipeline from the company website. AUSTIN � State Supreme Court justices will review Jefferson County District Judge Donald Floyd's grant of eminent domain power to owners of a carbon dioxide pipeline.

New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County

By Stacie Yates |
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 10-15, 2011.

Report: Texas tort reform a success

By John O'Brien |
Davidson AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - A legal reform group says legislation passed in 2005 to help Texas courts deal with asbestos and silica lawsuits has been successful.

Texas Times: More Than Just The Mail-The Historic Route Of Butterfield Overland Mail Co.

By U.S. Sen John Cornyn |
Today, sending a Valentine's card to your sweetheart requires a few simple steps: making a trip to the drug store to select just the right card; penning the heart-felt words to make that special someone feel loved; buying a 44-cent stamp; and dropping it in the mail.

Legally Speaking: The Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2010 and a Contender for 2011

By John G. Browning |
The Institute for Legal Reform, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recently released the results of its annual poll of the most ridiculous lawsuits of the past year.

Pipe deliveryman claims injury when recipient dropped pipe

By David Yates |
While helping to carry a heavy pipe, Royce Long dropped his end, which allegedly injured the man who delivered the pipe, John Stelly.

Motorcycle rider crashes into car, sues driver

By David Yates |
David Scott Guidry claims Nederland resident Nicholas Weaver turned in front of his motorcycle, causing him to hit the car and crash.

Lane change mishap leads to lawsuit

By David Yates |
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against three individuals, alleging they are all responsible for causing an automobile collision in September.

Pinnacle Healthcare appeals denial of summary judgment motion in med-mal

By David Yates |
Alleging their mother died from shock after being given incorrect dosages of anticoagulants, Delores Calvin and Herman Johnson sued The Oaks at Beaumont and one of its doctors in June 2009.

Certificate of discovery filed in suit over fall in hotel shower

By David Yates |
A certificate of written discovery was recently filed in suit over a local woman's fall in a hotel shower.

Doctor's deposition sought in drug allergy case

By David Yates |
Plaintiff Laura Laday recently filed a notice to take the deposition of a physician whose testimony may either substantiate or disprove her claim that she was prescribed a drug that doctors knew would cause an allergic reaction.

Ninth Court declines to make RMQ law firm 'clarify' libel claim

By David Yates |
A "vague" petition seeking to investigate a potential lawsuit against two Liberty County residents, who may have conspired to commit fraud against Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, does not need clarifying, an appeals court ruled Friday.

Consumer files second lawsuit over lack of fee notices at ATM

By Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau |
TYLER - In her second lawsuit, an East Texas woman is accusing a bank of not abiding by federal statutes regarding posting fee notice signs on automated teller machines.

172 nd Court District Hearing Dates : 2-14 thru 2-18-2011

By Carrie Gonzalez |
Tuesday, February 15

Unlicensed truck driver sued for $40 million after triple fatality collision

By Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau |
TYLER-An unlicensed truck driver and his employer are facing a wrongful death lawsuit for more than $40 million after his semi-tractor collided into a vehicle and killed its three occupants.

136TH Court District Hearing Dockets 2-15 & 2-16-2011

By Carrie Gonzalez |
Tuesday, February 15

58 th Hearing dockets for Feb 15 -16 , 2011

By Carrie Gonzalez |
58TH Court District Hearing Dockets:

Texans file federal suit to halt use of 2010 Census for redistricting

By Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau |
U.S. Congressional Districts, Texas SHERMAN- Three Texas registered voters are asking a federal court to declare that the 2010 Census data is inaccurate for purposes of the state's redistricting and reapportionment.