News from July 2011
Beaumont man sues to stop foreclosure
A Beaumont man claims he stands to lose his property after his lender foreclosed on his home earlier than promised, despite his claim that he offered the company money to pay for his arrears.
Step right up! Everyone's a plaintiff!
When you struggle with accepting responsibility for things that go wrong in your life, it helps to have a whipping boy � a patsy, a fall guy, a scapegoat, someone to blame.
City of Beaumont sued for employee's auto collision
Beaumont resident Danny Stewart has filed a suit against the city he resides in, alleging it is responsible for an employee's automobile collision caused nearly two years ago.
Total Petrochemical sued for worker's trip and fall
League City resident Christy Myers has filed a suit against Total Petrochemicals USA, alleging the company should have kept her from tripping over work materials.
Man's armed sucked up by blower, manufacturer sued
After having his arm sucked up by a blower, Jonathan Villerreal has filed suit against the machine's manufacturer, W.W. Granger Inc.
Woman sues man who punched her in the face
China resident Melissa Foreman has filed suit against Groves local Sean Scott, who allegedly punched her in the face.
Defendants non-suited in case over assault at Christmas party
In April, plaintiff James Gresham, a Williamson Construction employee, filed a motion to nonsuit his boss, Ronny Williamson, who allegedly assaulted him at the company's 2008 Christmas party.
Private nurse sues client for falling on her
A private nurse hired to take care of a Beaumont man has filed suit against her client, alleging he negligently fell on her while she helped him out the car and into a wheel chair.
$100K slip & fall suit filed against Young Men's Business League
Alleging better seating facilities should have been provided, Sammie Serio has filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit against the Young Men's Business League of Beaumont Texas.
Discovery underway in age discrimination suit against Motiva
A certificate of written discovery was recently filed in an age discrimination suit against Motiva Enterprises.
County still seeking immunity in deputy's case over wrongful termination
Although a local judge granted Jefferson County immunity from a former peace officer nearly three years ago, the county is still battling to make the ruling official.
Texas man sentenced for assaulting federal prosecutor in Houston courtroom
HOUSTON - A 33-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting a federal prosecutor during a court appearance in the Southern District of Texas, according to Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney John M. Bales.
Justices confirm prisoner's lawsuit as 'frivolous'
An inmate's appeal to reinstate a "frivolous" lawsuit against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was recently denied by justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals.
Magistrate Judge Hines retires after 28 years on the bench
U.S Magistrate Judge Earl S. Hines, right, views his formal courthouse portrait at a retirement celebration July 15. He is joined by his family, from left, son Cade, wife Betsy and daughter Stella for the official unveiling. Earl Hines always begins his day at 3:45 a.m., and not just on those days he plans to go fishing but also on days he goes to work as a U.S. magistrate judge.
Cyber Crimes Unit arrests Austin lawyer for child pornography possession
Moore AUSTIN � Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes Unit arrested Austin resident and lawyer John Ribble Moore, 52, Friday for possession of child pornography.
Obama, Cordray were co-defendants in prisoner's lawsuit
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Now co-workers, President Barack Obama and former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray were once co-defendants.
Texas lawyer Watts represents 44,510 clients in BP litigation
Watts NEW ORLEANS - Mikal Watts of Corpus Christi represents an astonishing total of 44,510 clients preparing for the first trial over the Deepwater Horizon explosion, according to a report U.S. District Judge Barbier received on July 6.
Anadarko must arbitrate claims against BP, says MDL judge
NEW ORLEANS � Splitting a double header in federal court, Deepwater Horizon rig investor Anadarko Petroleum lost a contest against joint operator BP and won a contest in writing the plan for the first trial over last year's explosion and oil spill.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, July 7-13, 2011.
Legally Speaking: Some Defenses That Worked, and a Few That Didn't
In previous "Legally Speaking" columns, I've written about some rather creative defenses that defendants and their lawyers have concocted�with varying degrees of success.