News from November 2011
Entergy settles suit alleging line fell on man's vehicle
On the day it was scheduled to go to trial, Entergy Texas opted to settle for $12,000 a suit alleging a power line fell on a vehicle.
ABA wants immunity for lawyers representing public entities
Rotunda WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The American Bar Association filed an amicus brief Monday with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to find that private lawyers representing public agencies are entitled to increased immunity from lawsuits.
***FOR PRINT** ABA wants immunity for lawyers representing public entities
Rotunda WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The American Bar Association filed an amicus brief Monday with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to find that private lawyers representing public agencies are entitled to increased immunity from lawsuits.
Texas AG challenges redistricting plan
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says he plans to file an emergency stay with the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday challenging redistricting maps drawn by a panel of federal judges in San Antonio.
***FOR PRINT***Texas AG challenges redistricting plan
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says he plans to file an emergency stay with the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday challenging redistricting maps drawn by a panel of federal judges in San Antonio.
60th Court District 1/2012
JUAN ELGUEZABAL VS SEACOR MARINE LLC ET AL
Suit filed over Port Arthur collision
Area residents Mythesia Mike and Chelse Washington have filed suit against Port Arthur local Diego Velasquez for injuries they received in an automobile collision.
Provost Umphrey files petition to perpetuate testimony in probable asbestos suit
Bronson resident Rozella Wilkerson has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Ben Wilkerson, a former Texaco employee who suffers from lung cancer.
Employee sues Conn's after injury
Juhon Area resident Roy Reid has filed suit against Conn's Appliances for an injury he received while working in the loading docks.
Neches Gulf Marine files certificate of discovery in personal injury case
Eaves Neches Gulf Marine recently filed a certificate of discovery in a suit brought by Glenn Gunnlaugsson, who sued after his leg was ripped off while working as a deckhand.
Slip & fall against Parkdale Mall slated for April trial
Unless the case is mediated, a slip-and-fall lawsuit against Parkdale Mall will go trial next spring.
Final judgment entered in slip & fall against H.E.B
A final judgment has been entered in Teresa Obregon's slip and fall lawsuit against H.E. Butt Grocery.
American Air Systems sued for installing leaky system
Area residents Jeffery and Veronica Book are suing American Air Systems, alleging the company installed a leaky unit in their home.
Stop sign collision results in suit
Silsbee resident Kelly Hamilton has filed suit against Beaumont local Sondra Schwaab for allegedly rear-ending her at a stop sign.
Capital One sues Beaumont man for $27K
Capital One Bank has filed suit against Beaumont resident Hanif Mohammed, seeking to collect more than $27,000 on a delinquent small business credit account.
Owner of auto shop sued for man's burns
Port Arthur local Paul Keithen, owner of A.K.'s Auto Shop, is being sued by his employee Bruce Digby, who was burned while pouring gas into an automobile.
La. convenience store owner files federal class action over synthetic pot
NEW ORLEANS -- After being arrested and charged with felony sale and distribution of a cannabinoid, a Louisiana convenience store owner has filed a class action against the manufacturers of botanical potpourri, which warranted that the products were free of the synthetic cannabinoid.
BP not entitled to insurance coverage under Transocean, Barbier rules
Barbier NEW ORLEANS - U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has ruled that BP is not eligible for millions of dollars in coverage for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oilrig explosion and oil spill under oilrig owner Transocean's insurance policies.
Woman, grandchildren in legal dispute over property
GALVESTON - A Santa Fe woman and her grandchildren are embroiled in a legal dispute over local real property.
Cracked pavement blamed for fall at League City Wal-Mart
GALVESTON - After falling at a Wal-Mart last year, Brazoria County resident Melba Newberry has filed a lawsuit.