News from July 2011
Parents of minor killed in Christmas parade seek $3M from Beaumont Chamber
The parents of Aaliyah Carter, who died during a 2008 Christmas parade, amended their suit against the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce to include a dollar amount for damages: $3 million.
Patent dispute filed by biomedical company
GALVESTON - BioTex Inc. alleges Heildelberg Engineering Inc. infringed upon a patent for a concept both parties developed about a decade ago, recent court documents say.
Jones Act suit filed by ship captain
GALVESTON - After falling twice while working aboard a vessel more than six months ago, a Louisiana ship captain is suing his employer.
Failure to build safe room leads to suit by homeowner
GALVESTON � Friendswood resident Chris Thibodeaux alleges RhinoVault Safe Structures is withholding his refund, prompting him to file suit.
Mother sues over drowning death of husband, children in Texas City Dike
GALVESTON � Harris County resident Edith Suarez is suing the city of Texas City over the drowning deaths of her husband and two children.
Woman struck by ceiling tiles sues Denny's
GALVESTON � After hurting herself at a local Denny's, Brazoria County resident Kathy Banks has filed suit against the eatery and its owner, Abdul A. Madani.
Couple sues insurer over wind, water damage to home
GALVESTON � In an effort to secure full compensation for their storm-damaged residence, Mark and Leticia Irving are suing State Farm Lloyds and employee Carl Scott.
Man in dispute with insurance company over long-term disability payments
GALVESTON � A Galveston County man battling mental health issues is suing his insurance company, claiming it stopped payment on his monthly benefits.
Galveston condo owners sue over defects
GALVESTON � Houston law firm Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend have filed suit on behalf of a group of Galveston condominium owners who allege fraud in the respective purchases of their units.
Friendswood homeowners claim hardwood floors are defective
GALVESTON - Sean and Kari Tracey are suing Monster Hardwood Floors and Supply LLC, T&L Distributing LP and ITS Flooring LLC over the flooring in their Friendswood home.
Woman sues funeral home for giving father's ashes to sister
GALVESTON - A Spring woman claims a local funeral home ignored her instructions regarding her father's ashes and has filed a lawsuit.
Woman sues landlord over security deposit
GALVESTON - Karen Radcliffe complains that Terry Blair refuses to return her security deposit to her, recent court documents say.
Flying windmill case abated
GALVESTON - A local county court judge recently granted a plea in abatement in an electric contractor's lawsuit over an allegedly defective windmill structure.
Plaintiff wants defense attorney barred from defamation case
GALVESTON - A Santa Fe attorney who alleges his hometown's police force defamed him is asking a local state district judge to disqualify the respondent's counsel.
Malpractice case dismissed over lack of expert report
GALVESTON - A local state district judge recently ruled in favor of a Texas City hospital in a convicted felon's $1.5 million medical malpractice lawsuit.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of two new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, June 27-July 1, 2011.
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 6-13, 2011.
DPS does not have to release Perry travel vouchers, Texas Supreme Court rules
Jefferson AUSTIN � Newspapers might expose Gov. Rick Perry to physical harm if they track his travels too closely, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on July 1.
Magistrate vacates order that called on YouTube, The Daily to pull Hayward clips
Mince NEW ORLEANS � In swift victory for free speech, U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally Shushan confessed she lacked authority to pull video clips of testimony from former BP chief Tony Hayward from websites YouTube and The Daily.
****USE FOR PRINT*** Magistrate vacates order that called on YouTube, The Daily to pull Hayward clips
Mince NEW ORLEANS - In swift victory for free speech, U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally Shushan confessed she lacked authority to pull video clips of testimony from former BP chief Tony Hayward from websites YouTube and The Daily.