News from March 2011
58th Court District 5/2011
WYTHE II CORP VS XL LLYDS INSURANCE CO ET AL
Continuance granted in med-mal claiming doctors delayed treatment
In January 2009, Ronald Lee Phillips Sr. filed suit against Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital and two of its doctors, alleging doctors delayed treatment and caused unnecessary complications.
Wrong way driver sued for causing head on collision
Galveston County resident Tammy Fincher is suing Nederland local Janis Bounds, who allegedly collided head on with her vehicle after swerving into oncoming traffic.
Sanctions sought against Valero for failing to fund settlement
Cansler Last October, the Southeast Texas Record reported that a jury found Valero Energy and plaintiff Allan Gaspard equally at fault for Gaspard's work related injury, but still elected to levy a $225,688.80 verdict against the oil company.
Preferential trial setting slated in suit blaming Gulf Harvest Seafood for man's death
Arnold A June preferential trial setting has been slated in a case alleging Gulf Harvest Seafood caused a processing facility worker's death by failing to provide him with medical care after he was injured.
United Scaffolding in trial over worker's head injury
After four years of litigation, a civil trial against United Scaffolding is underway in Jefferson County. Jurors will have to decide if the company is responsible for a worker's head injury.
Ninth Court: protective order needed for discovery request in Hurricane Ike suit
The Texas Ninth Court of appeals found that a local judge abused his discretion by ordering Cypress Texas Lloyds to produce a discovery request without a protective order.
Groves man sues Farmers for not paying underinsured motorist benefits
Groves resident Scott LaCroix has filed suit against Farmers Services Insurance Agency, alleging the company refuses to pay underinsured motorist benefits for an October 2008 automobile collision.
Helix Energy settles wrongful death case
Itkin Rather than take its chances in court, Helix Energy settled a wrongful death case Monday, March 21. The company was set to go to trial that same day.
Texas City cop says his termination was racially motivated
GALVESTON � Ismael Alcocer is suing the city of Texas City, claiming his termination from the police department was racially motivated.
Integration of UTMB computers subject of lawsuit
GALVESTON � Integrative Communications alleges that Technical Systems Integrators LLC failed to protect its interests at Galveston's University of Texas Medical Branch, recent court documents say.
Suit alleges company owes $230K for post-hurricane services
GALVESTON � SM Partners LLC has filed suit against Northwest Bay Investments LLC in an effort to recover approximately $230,000 for post-Hurricane Ike services.
Insurance company sues over $50K claim
GALVESTON � Bond Safeguard Insurance Co. claims Rebound Resources and Timothy and Dawn Rice failed to indemnify it, recent court documents say.
Greg Abbott is right on contingency fees
The practice of government entities hiring outside counsel on a contingency basis is a practice fraught with opportunities for abuse.
Texas lawmakers file 'loser pays' bills in House, Senate
Huffman Following the lead of Texas Gov. Rick Perry in support of a loser pays tort reform initiative, two Texas legislators have filed bills that could make the reforms a reality.
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, March 8-14, 2011.
High Court sides with Railroad Commission, allows fracking disposal permit
Fracking well site AUSTIN � Trucks hauling salty water from fracture drilling operations to a waste well won't trample on the public interest, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on March 11.
Legally Speaking: How Not to Handle a Traffic Stop
Plenty of lawyers who defend motorists accused of moving violations or driving while intoxicated have great advice on how you should conduct yourself during a traffic stop.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of eight new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, March 7-11, 2011.