News from July 2011
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of two new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, June 20-24, 2011.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 30-July 6, 2011.
Lawsuit filed against manufacturers of hip replacement device
MARSHALL - A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of her hip replacement devices after she suffered from extensive problems and ultimately, had to have the hip replacement devices replaced.
Port Arthur residents sue over rear-end collision
Two Port Arthur residents incurred medical costs when a driver rear-ended them, according to recently filed court documents.
Multi-car wreck on Dowlen Road leads to lawsuit
Two Hardin County residents have filed suit against the driver who they claim failed to control her speed, causing a multi-car collision.
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, July 1- 6, 2011.
Legally Speaking: Putting Legalese on the Endangered List
The U.S. government came out with a new law recently. Previously, the feds might have described it like this: "Pursuant to regulations promulgated hereunder and commencing in accordance with the statute signed herein by President Barack Obama, the federal government shall be precluded from writing the pompous gobbledygook heretofore evidenced, to the extent practicable."
Nursing home non-suited in wrongful death case
GALVESTON - A local state district judge recently honored a Matagorda County woman's request to non-suit a League City nursing home from her wrongful death lawsuit.
Late July trial set for $1M suit over toxicity report
A case alleging a pair of chemical testing companies falsified levels of toxic contaminants will most likely go to trial later this month.
Groves residents in litigation over rear-end impact
Michael Wise has filed suit against fellow Groves resident Blake Austin, alleging Austin rear-ended his vehicle nearly two years ago.
Continuance sought in collision suit against Acadian Ambulance
Parties in litigation over an automobile collision with an ambulance have filed an agreed motion for continuance.
Beaumont women sue psychiatrist for making sexual advances
Three Beaumont women have banded together and filed suit against a Beaumont psychiatrist, who allegedly bombarded them with unwanted sexual advances.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts, June 24, 2011.
Passenger sues driver over Jefferson County wreck
A Jefferson County woman claims she sustained injuries during a collision.
Hazardous waste truck driver files age discrimination lawsuit
SHERMAN - A hazardous waste truck driver has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against his employer after he was fired for allegedly violating company policy.
Lawsuit filed against state assisted living center after patient's death
MARSHALL - The parents of a deceased mentally incapacitated adult have filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing their daughter's caretakers of refusing to respond to requests for medical help.
Contract worker sues to obtain wages for unpaid travel time
A contract worker has filed a collective lawsuit in an attempt to obtain wages for time spent traveling to the Motiva facility in Port Arthur.
Jasper police chief applicant sues city after losing job to less qualified black man
An applicant for the chief of police for the city of Jasper has filed a lawsuit claiming his civil rights were violated after another applicant was chosen for the position.
Wal-Mart employee told to 'hurry up,' files racial discrimination lawsuit
MARSHALL - A Wal-Mart stocker has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the company after he was yelled at by his supervisor.
172ND COURT DISTRICT 8/2011
WILLIS N WHISNANT JR ESTATE OF VS E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND CO ET AL