News from January 2011
Judge strikes down ObamaCare in 'difficult decision'
Obama PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) � A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the mandate in President Barack Obama's health care reform law that requires individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional.
Man falls while at Motiva, sues
Beaumont resident Wilford Thibodeaux claims he fell while at Motiva Enterprises' Port Arthur refinery.
Companies, truck driver sued for automobile collision
Golden Triangle resident Rosie Hubbard-Deshotel is suing two companies and a truck driver, alleging the defendants are responsible for causing an automobile collision.
Contractor claims BISD violated bid procedure on Dishman gym construction
The Beaumont Independent School District cost taxpayers an extra $150,000 and violated Texas bidding procedures when it hired a contractor to build a new school gymnasium, according to recently filed court documents.
Buzbee firm says consultant's claims are bogus
GALVESTON - Alleging a Florida man threatened litigation for compensation it asserts was not promised to him, The Buzbee Law Firm is asking a local state district judge to issue a declaratory judgment against the individual.
Power company sued after ruptured sewer line causes home to flood
GALVESTON - Shelley B. Kraus of League City has filed suit against Texas-New Mexico Power Co. in response to a ruptured underground sewer line on her property.
Woman seeks disciplinary action against Friendswood attorney
GALVESTON - The Commission for Lawyer Discipline of the State Bar of Texas has filed suit against Kevin M. Prendergast on behalf of a local woman who claims the Friendswood attorney failed to defend her son over a traffic citation.
Bacliff woman sues insurer over mobile home fire
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman is suing Underwriters At Lloyd's, London; Gentry & Associates Claims Service Inc.; and individual adjuster Robert Von Dohlen to obtain compensation for her fire-damaged mobile home.
Jogger files suit against driver who struck him in League City
GALVESTON - Duc Nguyen seeks to recover approximately $16,000 from Mariah Contreras after her vehicle reportedly struck him last year.
Parents of injured teen sue League City church
GALVESTON - After their teenage daughter was injured at League City's Christus Victor Lutheran Church last year, Kasey and Claudette Lunar have filed a $150,000 lawsuit against the house of worship.
Waiting for Floyd
If you've never seen Samuel Beckett's absurdist play "Waiting for Godot," you've saved yourself the price of a ticket and a boring evening.
New Ala. AG fires private firms handling BP case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has fired the two plaintiffs' firms handling the state's lawsuit against oil giant BP and has named himself lead counsel, according to reports.
Trial lawyers upset with proposed med-mal reform
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A national trial lawyers group is railing against what they're calling an "extreme" medical malpractice reform bill that was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday.
Texas SC ruling protects government doctors in malpractice claims
Hecht AUSTIN � Doctors who work for public hospitals gained an extra layer of protection from malpractice suits at the Supreme Court of Texas on Jan. 21.
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, Jan. 18-22, 2011.
Suit says driver ran stop sign
A Jefferson County resident claims he sustained severe and permanent injuries after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign.
Hotel company wants court to remove lien
A Houston company claims a subcontractor filed a fraudulent lien against its property and refuses to release the lien.
Widow sues insurer to claim husband's death benefits
After losing her husband, a Port Arthur woman attempted to claim benefits from his life insurance policy only to wrongly be denied access to payment, according to recently filed court documents.
Couple claims Home Depot improperly installed windows, files deceptive trade lawsuit
Improperly installed windows and a delay in construction work led a Jefferson County couple to file suit against a national home improvement chain and a contractor.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Jan. 20-26, 2011.