News from March 2011
Woman sues Leduc Management for fall down stairs
Area resident Deborah Wells has filed suit against Leduc Management, claiming the company kept a stair railing, which gave away and caused her to fall, in poor shape.
Plaintiff non-suits after Motiva files for continuance in injury suit
Twelve days after filing a motion for continuance in a suit alleging it was responsible for a man's crushed hand, Motiva Enterprises was non-suited by plaintiff Ron Cushing.
Judgment entered in injury suit faulting Entergy for unrepaired hurricane damage
A judgment was recently entered in a lawsuit alleging Entergy Texas was responsible for causing a man's electrical shock, which he received shortly after Hurricane Ike flattened Southeast Texas.
Abbott: School board can't use funds for contingent fee lawyers
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - The Texas Attorney General's Office, in an opinion requested by the state Board of Education, says state law doesn't allow the board to hire private attorneys to file a lawsuit on its behalf.
**** FOR PRINT ****Abbott: School board can't use funds for contingent fee lawyers
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - The Texas Attorney General's Office, in an opinion requested by the state Board of Education, says state law doesn't allow the board to hire private attorneys to file a lawsuit on its behalf.
Case over unpaid equipment lease settles on date of trial
A two-year-old suit over unpaid lease equipment settled on March 14 � the day the parties were so supposed to go to trial.
Personal injury trial against Entergy continued till June
A personal injury trial against Entergy Texas slated to begin next month has been continued until June, according to a local judge's March 14 order.
One Stop Construction settles wrongful termination case
Morgan Last April, a local judge dismissed a wrongful termination suit against One Stop Construction and Restoration, but then reinstated the case two months later.
Abbott's opinion sought on lobbyist's place on school board
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - The chairwoman of Texas' Board of Education is seeking the opinion of Attorney General Greg Abbott on a newly elected board member.
"Loser pays" is a winner
This week in "Their View," seven Republican state representatives co-authored an editorial endorsing Gov. Rick Perry's "loser pays" proposal as the next logical step in our legislature's effort to enact legal reforms that make our court system fairer and less costly.
Seroquel settlement worth $68.5M
Abbott WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Thirty-eight state attorneys general, including Greg Abbott of Texas, announced a record-breaking $68.5 million agreement with a drug company Thursday over allegations of improper marketing practices.
***FOR PRINT *** Seroquel settlement worth $68.5M
Abbott WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Thirty-eight state attorneys general, including Greg Abbott of Texas, announced a record-breaking $68.5 million agreement with a drug company Thursday over allegations of improper marketing practices.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
PATENT INFRINGEMENT CASES
Texas AG, Verizon in tandem with lawsuits
Abbott PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Verizon Wireless filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Phoenix on Monday outlining what they call "an ongoing scheme" using premium text-message services to defraud the company and its customers.
** FOR PRINT ** Texas AG, Verizon in tandem with lawsuits
Abbott PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Verizon Wireless filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Phoenix on Monday outlining what they call "an ongoing scheme" using premium text-message services to defraud the company and its customers.
Judge issues injunction against $8B judgment in Ecuador
Judge Lewis Kaplan wrote, "The purpose of such multiplicitous and burdensome proceedings against a company like Chevron is plain. By their own admissions, it is to exert pressure on Chevron by means of this litigation strategy to force a quick and richer settlement." NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has granted Chevron Corp.'s motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the collection of more than $8 billion from the company.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, March 3-9, 2011.
Progressive sues to recover benefits paid for auto collision
Seeking to recover benefits paid for an auto collision, Progressive County Mutual Insurance has filed suit against Orange resident Brandon Bibbins.
Flying ladder strikes vehicle, suit claims
Harris County resident Dustin Marin has filed suit against Vidor local Robert Garrett, alleging a ladder flew off Garrett's vehicle and struck his.