News from June 2012
Law prof: Chief justice, attempting to please, disappoints in ObamaCare ruling
Presser WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A Northwestern University law professor says U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts did his best to keep the court from seeming like another political body - at the expense of federalism.
Justices reverse judgments in oil and gas royalty case, wipe $446K attorney's fees award
Wood The Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals has reversed three judgments in an oil and gas royalty case, effectively erasing an award of more than $400,000 in attorney's fees.
Passenger sues driver after crash
Parkhurst Orange resident Ometra Simpson is suing Port Arthur local Mary Zachary for allegedly causing an automobile collision.
Speeding driver sued for causing collision
Hughes Alleging he was injured in a car wreck, Charles Grogan has filed suit against Beaumont resident Russ Lemelle.
Woman claims asbestos exposure through husband's work clothes
Giblin Alleging she was exposed to asbestos through her husband's work clothes, Ginger Hall has filed suit against 11 companies.
Seaman injured while moving mattress sues
Itkin While moving a mattress, seaman Carol Kennedy injured her back.
Couple sues after motorist strikes vehicle
Payne Beaumont locals Fredrick and Tameka Semien have filed suit against Diane Horne for failing to yield the right of way and striking their vehicle.
Lawsuit alleges driver caused multi-vehicle collision
Beaumont resident Ricky Clausell is suing Peyton McKinley, also a Beaumont resident, for allegedly causing a multi-vehicle collision.
Port Arthur residents in litigation over rear-end collision
Scott Two Port Arthur residents are in litigation over a rear-end collision.
After motorcycle accident, couple sues makers of helmet
Wendall and Frances Hulse are suing the makers and distributors of a motorcycle helmet, alleging the helmet was not equipped with "critical injury prevention technology."
Ship captain injured while pulling line sues Associated Marine
Shaffer Seaman Christopher Horner, a ship's captain, is suing his employer, Associated Marine Services, alleging the company should have provided better communication with the deck hands assisting him while he pulled a line.
Reactions of Texas lawmakers to healthcare ruling follows party lines
Perry A narrowly divided U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama's health care law Thursday, saying the individual mandate that most Americans get health insurance or pay a penalty is constitutional.
Bank of America slapped with $300k sanction for violating Beaumont woman's mortgage settlement
On Wednesday a local judge sanctioned Bank of America for $300,000 for violating a mortgage settlement agreement with a Beaumont woman.
Former BPD officer's oppression conviction overturned
Wice Former Beaumont police officer Todd Burke had his oppression conviction overturned by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday.
Med-mal over alleged unnecessary spinal surgery set for January trial
Harvey A medical malpractice claim alleging a Hardin County woman sustained severe infections because of repeated spinal surgeries is set for a winter 2013 trial.
Woman accused of using stolen credit card sues for defamation
Area resident Charlotte Sears has filed a petition to take deposition before suit, claiming she was defamed when local media displayed images of her and reported she used a stolen credit card.
U.S. SC rules for ObamaCare, calls mandate a tax
Roberts WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the controversial provision of health care reform requiring individuals to purchase insurance or face a financial penalty is a constitutional tax.
Port Arthur music artist, producer and record label in litigation over copyrighted song
Seeking $50,000 in royalties, a Port Arthur musician is suing his producer for allegedly selling a copyrighted track without permission.
Final judgment issued in favor of H-E-B in slip & fall suit
Carrington A final judgment has been issued in favor of a popular Texas grocery store chain, ending a 2011 slip-and-fall lawsuit.
Klein harassment suit against Beaumont dismissed
At the direction of a higher court, a local judge has dismissed a suit alleging Beaumont police officers harassed process servers from Klein Investigations & Consulting.