News from May 2011
FIA Card Services files suit over $49K credit card balance
FIA Card Services has filed a lawsuit against Beaumont attorney Hugh Ofiel, alleging the man refuses to pay his credit card balance.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
OPPSREO, LLC has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Cassandra and Peter Rawls, located at 1370 Plum Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of six new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, April 25-29, 2011.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 28-May 4, 2011.
Inmate alleges property officer took belongings
Inmate Reidic Jackson has filed suit against the Mark Stiles Unit, a state prison, and its property officer, Anita Breaux, alleging his belongings were not transferred with him.
Med-mal complaint alleges doc botched abdominal hysterectomy
Area resident Brandi Gana has filed suit against Dr. Gene Barry, a Beaumont surgeon who allegedly botched Gana's abdominal hysterectomy without realizing it.
Former realtor fired over Muslim cartoon sign now in mediation with RE/MAX
RE/MAX and former real estate agent John Caffery, who made local headlines in March 2006 when he posted a Muslim cartoon sign in his yard in Beaumont, are in mediation this week.
State Farm does not owe underinsured motorist benefits, jury finds
Although a Jefferson County jury recently found an underinsured motorist was negligent in causing a collision with plaintiff Sheila Branham, jurors opted not to levy any damages against the woman's insurance company.
Noise ordinance silencing live music at Starvin Marvin's 'unconstitutional,' judge rules
A local judge recently declared a city of Beaumont noise ordinance aimed at silencing live music at Starvin Marvin's Bar and Grill "void and unconstitutional."
Abbott gets TRO against dietary supplements marketer
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that he has obtained a temporary restraining order against two companies that allegedly unlawfully market and dispense dietary supplements.
**** FOR PRINT ****Abbott gets TRO against dietary supplements marketer
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that he has obtained a temporary restraining order against two companies that allegedly unlawfully market and dispense dietary supplements.
136th Court District Dockets : 6/2011
CHARLEY R LOWE JR VS TEXAS FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION ET AL
Senate affirms trial lawyer's nomination to federal judgeship
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - After more than a year, the controversial nomination of trial lawyer Jack McConnell by President Barack Obama has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
****FOR PRINT**** States file brief in ObamaCare challenge
Abbott ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Twenty-six states have filed a brief that urges a federal appeals court to strike down President Barack Obama's federal health care law as unconstitutional.
States file brief in ObamaCare challenge
Abbott ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Twenty-six states have filed a brief that urges a federal appeals court to strike down President Barack Obama's federal health care law as unconstitutional.
BISD must pay Heritage Society's attorney's fees in South Park case, appeals court rules
McKeithen After a year of consideration, the Texas Ninth Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's ruling awarding attorney's fees to the Beaumont Heritage Society, who unsuccessfully fought to stop the destruction of South Park Middle School.
Defendants force mentally challenged man to amend petition for sixth time
Malley Defendants in a personal injury suit have forced a mentally challenged plaintiff to amend his petition for the sixth time.
Allstate sued for not paying full amount of underinsured motorist benefits
After being struck by an uninsured motorist, Louisiana resident Linda Johnson submitted a claim to her insurance company, Allstate Fire & Casualty, who allegedly refused to pay for her alleged pain and suffering and some medical expenses.
Defendants fight to transfer breach of contract case
Several defendants in a breach of contract case recently supplied supplemental evidence to support their motion to transfer venue from Jefferson County to Harris County.