News from 2011
Defendant company makes discovery request in benzene suit
McKesson Corp. has submitted its first set of discovery to plaintiff Claude Villemez, who claims he was exposed to benzene while working as an electrician.
Beaumont attorney announces bid for Congress
Beaumont attorney Jay Old, joined by his wife, Ann Clary, announces his candidacy for the 14th Congressional District at a press conference Sept. 20 at Beaumont City Hall. Republican Jay Old, a Beaumont attorney, announced his candidacy to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Ron Paul in the newly drawn 14th Congressional District.
Legally Speaking: Banned for Life? Yes, They Can Really Do That
Many of us recall the "Soup Nazi" episode of the sitcom Seinfeld, and how its titular character (based on the real-life New York restauranteur) achieved pop culture iconic status with the catchphrase "No soup for you!"
Jefferson County files 5 tax suits against Brent Coon
Coon Five new property tax lawsuits seeking money owed from Beaumont attorney Brent Coon have been filed in Jefferson County District Court.
Friendswood attorney sues would-be client for defamation
Griffin GALVESTON - A Friendswood attorney has filed a $1 million libel lawsuit against a Webster man, stating the latter wrongfully accused him of helping his ex-wife secure a divorce.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Sept. 13-15, 2011.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Sept. 8-14, 2011.
Government delays document production in BP litigation; Napolitano lacks email is cited as one reason
Napolitano NEW ORLEANS � Homeland security secretary Janet Napolitano lacks an electronic mail account, the Obama Administration offers as one of many excuses for delays in producing documents about the Deepwater Horizon explosion.
Asbestos abatement school owner sentenced
Ortiz A woman who was one of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "most wanted" fugitives was sentenced Sept. 13 to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Shareholders must sue BP under British law, judge rules
HOUSTON - Shareholders who sued BP directors in American courts under British law must pursue their claims in London, U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison ruled on Sept. 15.
***FOR PRINT**Shareholders must sue BP under British law, judge rules
Ellison HOUSTON - Shareholders who sued BP directors in American courts under British law must pursue their claims in London, U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison ruled on Sept. 15.
DuPont, Temple Inland named in asbestos lawsuit
The wife and three children of a recently deceased man claim the man developed pulmonary asbestosis after spending a career working around products that contained asbestos.
Children claim father died from benzene exposure
Hyde The four children of a recently deceased man claim their father died from lymphoma which he developed after a career of working near products that contained benzene.
Apartment tenant sues landlord for discarding belongings
A Jefferson County woman claims she lost tens of thousands of dollars worth of valuable possessions when the owners of her apartment discarded her belongings.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of eight new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Sept. 5-9, 2011.
Suit filed on behalf of minor injured in wreck
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against the driver of the vehicle who he claims struck the vehicle in which a minor was riding.
Red-light runner blamed for wreck on College Street
A Beaumont man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver ran a red light and struck his vehicle.
Worker sues after metal clamp falls on his face
A man has filed suit against his employer, alleging he sustained injuries when a metal clamp fell on his face.
Houston woman sues over fiery car crash
A Houston woman claims she was riding in a vehicle when it crashed into another automobile, causing both vehicles to burn.
Hotel investors claim mortgage scheme cost them $1.5M
Crutchfield Investors in a hotel claim they lost more than $1.5 million when three Harris County residents engaged in a mortgage conspiracy.