News from April 2012
Jurisdiction hearing in suit to save home from city reset again
For two years, the city of Beaumont has sought to have its plea to the jurisdiction granted in a suit brought by a Beaumont woman hoping to save her home from demolition.
Family Dollar obtains continuance is suit over falling merchandise
Mayer A local judge has granted Family Dollar Stores of Texas' motion for continuance in a personal injury lawsuit.
Lane change collision results in suit
A lane change collision has two Beaumont residents in litigation.
Motiva sued for negligently managing traffic
Motiva Enterprising is being sued for not better managing traffic and preventing a rear-end collision.
Suit brought over death of 60-year-old disabled patient
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against St. Giles Living Centers, alleging a lack of care caused the death of a 60-year-old mentally disabled patient.
Chemical company blamed for man's cancer swaps counsel
Cox R.T. Vanderbilt, a company accused of exposing a laborer to carcinogenic materials and causing his bladder cancer, recently had its motion to swap counsel granted.
Woman receives $12k jury award for car wreck injuries
Kibbe After nearly three years of litigation, an automobile collision case ended with the plaintiff receiving more than $12,000 in damages.
Paraplegic sues after first ride on transit bus results in head injury
MARSHALL - A paralyzed woman has filed a lawsuit against Longview's transit company after she suffered a head injury when her scooter tipped over and she fell out.
Black employee claims supervisors allowed racial discrimination in BASF's Beaumont plant
A former employee of BASF's Beaumont facility has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit claiming a racially hostile environment and failure of his supervisors to respond.
Railroad workers: UP should have warned of risk of smoking and asbestos exposure
Sammons MARSHALL - Several railroad workers are suing Union Pacific for failing to warn of the hazards associated with asbestos and silica-containing materials and for not warning of the increased hazards associated with smoking and asbestos exposure.
North Dakota man sued after collision on Loop 281 in Longview
MARSHALL - A North Dakota man is being sued after he allegedly caused a collision by trying to cross lanes of traffic while going the wrong way.
King Coon versus Kleinzilla
It couldn't happen to two more deserving people.
Southeast Texas honors Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) was the guest of honor at a luncheon held at the Holiday Inn in Beaumont on April 10.
Cities sue Entergy, allege fraudulent billing practices
Fisher Several cities have filed separate suits against Entergy Texas, accusing the electric company of fraudulent billing practices.
Roping arena owner demands jury trial in suit over horse slipping
A man accused of not maintaining his roping arena is asserting it was the plaintiff rider's fault her horse slipped and is demanding a jury trial in the civil case.
Former branch manager files age, race discrimination lawsuit against BofA
Neill MARSHALL - A former Bank of America branch manager has filed an age and racial discrimination lawsuit after she was allegedly terminated for not meeting job expectations.
Copyright infringement lawsuit filed over quilts and pillows
TYLER - The author of a copyrighted poem has filed a federal lawsuit alleging several companies are selling unauthorized versions of her work on quilts and pillows.
Patton Boggs sues client for more than $3M in legal fees
Patton Boggs LLP offices in Dallas MARSHALL - In an attempt to recover millions in unpaid legal fees, the law firm Patton Boggs LLP filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Upaid Systems on March 26 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, April 2-6, 2012.