News from June 2012
'Swamp People' sue local residents after check for guest appearance bounces
Two reality television stars of the hit program "Swamp People" are suing three locals who allegedly hired the pair to make a guest appearance but wrote hot checks as payment.
Beaumont man seeks to stop city from demolishing property bought at sheriff's sale
Shelander Local resident Ronnie Mickles is seeking an injunction to stop the city of Beaumont from demolishing a property he obtained at the Jefferson County Sheriff's sale in April.
July slip & fall trial against BNSF Railroad pushed back til January
Vujasinovic A new discovery control plan order was recently entered in a slip-and-fall lawsuit against BNSF Railroad, bumping the case from its previously slated summer trial date to January.
More medical billing records filed in trip & fall against HEB
White Beaumont resident Laura Wheeler recently filed a notice of her medical and billing records in a trip-and-fall lawsuit against HEB Grocery.
Motion to quash squashed in Gold Club bouncer assault suit
Daw Before a Monday hearing could start, a motion to quash was squashed in a suit alleging a Gold Club bouncer exceeded the limits of his job duty by sucker punching Johnathan Osborne.
DuPont sues insurers for not providing indemnity in lawsuit
Carrington In October 2007, the Southeast Texas Record reported that Dariel Jones sued DuPont after stepping into a gas-filled hole at the company's plant, suffering burns to his right leg and foot.
Fearing for the future of American medicine
Last Friday, I delivered the commencement address at UT Southwestern Medical School to a class that truly represents America - the ideals, commitment and perseverance that make this country great.
Suit alleges history of racial discrimination at Goodyear
A worker's recent lawsuit against Goodyear describes an alleged history of racism at the company's Beaumont rubber plant.
Worker sues after finding racist figurine in locker at Goodyear
A production worker has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against his employer after he found a racist figure in his locker and his employer failed to take remedial action.
The 1952 Republican Convention: How a Beaumont attorney helped Ike become president
The 1952 Republican Convention in Chicago When Texas Republicans gathered in Fort Worth for their state convention June 7-9, it was reported that there was contention between conservative and moderate party members. But the boos and arguments that erupted last week seem tame compared to a particularly contentious convention 60 years ago helped Gen. Dwight Eisenhower become president.
Plaintiff count up to 150 in NFL concussion suit
Matheny Beaumont's Provost Umphrey law firm says it is now representing more than 150 former players in litigation against the National Football League.
Beaumont Chamber settles suit over 2008 Christmas parade death
An agreed take-nothing judgment has been entered in litigation between the parents of Aaliyah Carter, who died during a 2008 Christmas parade, and the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, May 31-June 6, 2012.
Legally Speaking: Wacky warning labels, and more legal oddities
As "Legally Speaking" readers know, I always try to keep you updated on the internationally-recognized annual Wacky Warning Labels contest.
Former client sues Galveston attorney Griffin for losing case
Tolin A Jefferson County man claims his former attorney caused him to lose a court case for sexual discrimination damages after the attorney failed to timely file required paperwork.
Bank seeks repayment of note and foreclosure of property
JPMorgan Chase Bank has filed suit against the company that borrowed money from it and the person who guaranteed a note, alleging it is owed more than $35,000.
Lumberton man claims he was terminated for filing workers' comp claim
Newell A man claims he lost his job after he filed for workers' compensation benefits.
Suit filed over wreck on Highway 90
A Beaumont man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck the vehicle in which he was riding.
Father, son sue over rear-end collision
Scott Two Beaumont residents have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle.