News from 2011
Suit against Munro's Dry Cleaning set for dismissal
A suit brought by J.D. Roberts, who sued Munro's Dry Cleaning claiming the cleaner got rid of his clothes after storing them for several years, is slated to be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Allen Samuels driver collision suit slated for December trial
An automobile collision suit against a local car dealership and one of its employees is slated to go to trial next month.
Area residents in litigation over auto collision on Hwy 73
Area resident Jesus Ceja is suing Groves resident Drew Pierce for causing an automobile collision last December.
Deckhand falls out of bed, sues employer for inadequate lighting
Buzbee While serving aboard a dredge vessel, deckhand Maximo Schmidt claims he fell out of his bunk bed.
Petition to perpetuate testimony filed against Total Petrochemicals
Seeking evidence related to his fall down a metal stairwell, Teddy Cloide Jr. has filed a petition to perpetuate testimony.
Worker claims tool bucket fell on head, sues Premcor Refining Group
Claiming a tool bucket fell from on high and landed on his head, Jerome Alexander is suing the Premcor Refining Group for falling to warn him.
BISD teacher's defamation suit against student's parents goes to trial
Gertz Claiming unfounded media attention sullied her reputation, a local teacher filed suit against the parents of a child who alleged physical abuse in the classroom.
Oilfield technician sues over payment for travel time to work site
SHERMAN - A technician for an oilfield services company has filed a lawsuit that claims he lost his job when he complained about not being properly compensated for his time.
Texas AG says Obama, EPA need to cool it with regulations
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is wondering why the federal government isn't using his state's plan as a model for creating jobs.
Nashville attorney to chair ABA IP litigation committee
Zralek NASHVILLE � Stephen Zralek, a member at Bone McAllester Norton PLLC, has been appointed to chair the American Bar Association's IP Law Copyright Litigation Committee.
The science of asbestos: The arguments for juries
Shein WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - With so much at stake for businesses weighted down by litigation costs, can juries in asbestos cases be trusted to render fair and just verdicts?
Corpus Christi attorney recognized by AG for child support work
Corpus Christi attorney Mary Alice Garcia, right, receives the Child Support Managing Attorney of the Year award from Deputy Attorney General Alicia G. Key, left.
CORPUS CHRISTI � Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott recognized Corpus Christi child support attorney Mary Alice Garcia for her commitment to Texas children.
Legally Speaking: A funny thing happened on the way to the courthouse (Part 1)
People often ask me if some of the more bizarre stories I've shared about the criminal and civil justice systems are really true. Trust me�they are.
Boat owners claim BP owes more than $600 million already paid
Haycraft NEW ORLEANS - Boat owners who made $600 million cleaning the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon explosion claim BP owes them much more.
Refinery seeks payment for scrap metal
A Port Arthur refinery claims it has failed to receive more than $300,000 from the company to which it sold scrap metal.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 2011.
Odle wants oodles for being denied a management position
Some women complain that they can't be priests, but the vast majority of men can't be priests either.
BP directors object to conditions of suit transfer to England
Taylor HOUSTON � BP directors who won a court order sending shareholder suits to England have rejected conditions that shareholders wanted to impose before crossing the sea.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2011.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, Nov. 2-4, 2011.