News from 2011
Nursing home substitutes counsel in wrongful death case
A nursing home accused of being "too busy" to help a suffocating patient has substituted its counsel.
Discovery still proceeding in trip & fall
Even with a winter trial date looming, discovery is still in full swing in a trip-and-fall lawsuit.
City of Port Arthur seeks TRO against property owner over high grass
The city of Port Arthur is seeking a temporary restraining order against Farah Dabit, a Tennessee resident who owns several properties within the city.
The science of asbestos: A survey of experts
Carbone WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - There are some who say all forms of asbestos are unsafe and to be exposed to any amount is hazardous, while others say that one form of asbestos can be handled safely. Then there are some who are not sure.
Passenger sues driver for causing collision with tow truck
Beaumont local Krista Palmour is suing Saginaw resident William Ripple for causing a collision while she was a passenger in his vehicle.
Wife claims BNSF should have prevented husband's stroke
A suit alleging BNSF Railway negligently failed to act on a worker's stroke symptoms was filed in Jefferson County District Court.
PU files petition to perpetuate testimony in possible benzene suit
Jefferson County resident Ruth Beeson has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Robert Beeson, who suffers from cancer.
Plaintiffs reach agreements with Christus, doctor in wrongful death case
Two medical defendants have reached separate agreements with plaintiffs in a wrongful death claim.
Yoga center's attorneys designate themselves to give testimony on fees
Gertz The defense attorneys for an area yoga center have designated themselves and their client as expert witnesses in regards to attorney's fees.
Defendant severed in suit claiming birthday bash turned violent
A defendant was recently severed in a lawsuit claiming a birthday bash turned violent when a guest was hit in the face with a plate.
Texas AG asked about service fees
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - One Texas lawmaker wants to know if a retail establishment, like a fast food restaurant, can legally charge an itemized "service fee" or offer a cash discount on a consumer transaction.
Get Your Red On! Lamar University Celebrates Homecoming Week
Former Jefferson County district court judge and professional mediator James Mehaffy and his wife, Maris, were among Lamar supporters gathered at Bistro LeMonde in Beaumont on Oct. 17 to celebrate the beginning of Homecoming Week.
Defendant says injuries were preexisting
Burck GALVESTON - A Kemah man who is the target of his sister-in-law's personal injury lawsuit has submitted his original answer.
LaMarque seeks summary judgment in whistle-blower suit
GALVESTON - Requesting that all claims listed against it in a whistle-blower lawsuit be dismissed, the city of La Marque has filed a motion for summary judgment.
Suit claims drunk driver fled from scene of wreck
GALVESTON - A Bayou Vista woman claims she was in a two-vehicle accident with a drunk driver in Texas City last year, recent court documents say.
Employee sues Whataburger over on-the-job injuries
GALVESTON - Lauentina Castaneda is suing Whataburger Restaurants LP, Whataburger Management and Lynn Carr in response to injuries she allegedly sustained on the job.
Wreck between Harley, Ford F-150 leads to lawsuit
Ford F-150 GALVESTON - After sustaining injuries while riding a motorcycle about a year ago, Mary Connaly has filed a lawsuit against the motorcycle's driver and another motorist.
Company says lawyer interfered with retail property sale
A lawsuit alleges attorney David Dang interfered with a property sale. GALVESTON - Jetall Companies Inc. alleges Four Seasons Food Distributors Inc. and Houston attorney David G. Dang kept it out of a closing on a Galveston retail center.
Wreck with Dodge leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON - Galveston County resident James Edward Williams III has filed suit against a San Antonio man over an auto accident last year in League City.
The science of asbestos: A survey of experts
Carbone WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - There are some who say all forms of asbestos are unsafe and to be exposed to any amount is hazardous, while others say that one form of asbestos can be handled safely. Then there are some who are not sure.