News from 2012
Personal injury lawyers rob Democrats of broader support
By Sherry Sylvester
Texas residents sue for millions of allegedly unpaid oil revenues
Texas residents allege a major gas company is denying them the rights to substantial amounts of money they should be making from the production of oil.
Mother claims daughter died from complications of anesthesia
The mother of a recently deceased woman claims her daughter died following surgery from complications associated with anesthesia.
Latest lawsuits against insurance companies over storm damage claims filed in Jefferson County
A total of three new lawsuits have been filed against insurance companies filed in Jefferson County, Dec. 17-21, 2012.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82392
Patent lawyers doubt Apple v. Samsung will create precedent
By BETHANY KRAJELIS
List spotlights year’s most ridiculous lawsuits
By CHRIS DICKERSON
Jackson leaving EPA
By CHRIS DICKERSON
Film documents business closure because of lawsuits
By Chris Dickerson
Scented candle fire extinguished
Everybody does something foolish once in awhile -- and most of us are tempted, occasionally, to look for a scapegoat.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Former mail carrier says he was fired because of his age
HOUSTON - A former mail carrier claims he lost his job because of his age, according to a lawsuit filed recently in federal court.
Malpractice suit claims teen suffered brain damage from too much anesthesia
TEXARKANA - The family of an 18-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit that claims the new mother received negligent medical care that resulted in a permanent brain injury.
Suit filed after pregnant woman denied raise
HOUSTON - Alleging Remedy Intelligent Staffing and Shell E&P Co. discriminated against her because she was pregnant, Kenah D. Alford has filed a lawsuit.
East Texas college sued for racial discrimination
MARSHALL - The former Student Activities Coordinator of an East Texas college has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was terminated after he complained about racial discrimination.
Turner Industries transfers sexual harassment case to federal court
Turner Industries Group recently notice of removal in a sexual harassment case filed against the company.
Couple accused of hiding assets to avoid repaying $6M respond to discovery requests
Defendants accused of hiding assets in order to avoid repaying millions of dollars in promissory notes recently responded to discovery requests made by Wells Fargo.
Woman slips in restroom, sues Café Del Rio
While in the restroom at a Mexican food restaurant in Beaumont, Shareka Broussard claims she slipped and fell.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• DLJ Mortgage Capital has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Alberta Ridley, located at 9645 Meadowcreek Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
Frio County resident sues Nabors Industries for on-the-job injury
Frio County resident Albert Bustamante has filed suit against Nabors Industries and Milagro Exploration for injuries he received two years ago.