News from March 2012
Crash in Harris County results in suit in Jefferson County
Two years ago, a Harris County family was in an automobile collision with a Port Arthur woman on a stretch of Interstate 10 passing through Houston.
Somber mood dominates Beaumont courthouse two days after shooting
Adams A somber atmosphere dominated the Jefferson County Courthouse on Friday as employees returned to work for the first time following the Wednesday shooting.
Slip & fall against H-E-B slated for August trial
Patterson A slip-and-fall lawsuit against H-E-B is now slated to be tried in August.
Wage dispute over BISD work costs local electrical contractor $50K
An agreed final judgment of $50,000 has been entered in a suit filed by Kyle Betts, an electrician who claims he deserved to earn more for his work for the Beaumont Independent School District.
Just Filed:Recent cases filed in Harris County Civil Courts
Just Filed:Recent cases filed in Harris County Civil Courts, February 2012
Man blinded while using saw blames manufacturer and Lowe's
Mazzola Already partially blind in his left eye, Michael Broussard lost complete use of the other eye after a saw tip broke off from the blade and become lodged in his right eye.
Salon sued for finger infection
Area resident Brenda Rogers is suing Tic Tac Day Spa and Salon, alleging her finger became infected following a manicure.
Gulfway Investments sues to recover $85K loan
Gulfway Investments has filed suit against Momin Shamin, alleging the Port Arthur resident has defaulted on an $85,000 loan.
Fuse burst into flames and burned son, parents allege in suit
A burning strip of magnesium ribbon An area family is alleging a fuse burst into flames, injuring one of the plaintiffs and causing fire damage to their residence.
Woman rear-ended while turning into Dollar General, suit alleges
While attempting to turn into a Dollar General, Kelli Williams was allegedly rear-ended by Christie Hirasaki, a recent lawsuit alleges.
UPDATE: Suspect, victims in courthouse shooting identified
Bartholomew Granger, 41, has been identified as the suspect in a shooting rampage that left one dead and three others wounded. Police have identified the gunman in today's deadly shooting rampage at the Jefferson County Courthouse as 41-year-old Bartholomew Granger.
Police confirm 1 dead, 3 wounded in Jefferson County Courthouse shooting; Wounded suspect hospitalized
The area in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse remains blocked off today following a shooting rampage that left one dead this morning.
One victim is confirmed dead and three others have been hospitalized after a gunman opened fire today outside the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont.
Shooting reported at Jefferson County Courthouse
After killing at least one person in a shooting spree at the Jefferson County Courthouse, the suspect fled on foot and hid in this warehouse a few blocks away. Unconfirmed reports say the suspect has been apprehended and taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. A woman was killed outside the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont at around noon today, unconfirmed reports indicate.
Mauriceville woman sue driver, insurer over rear-end collision
Parkhurst A Mauriceville woman alleges she incurred medical costs after a driver rear-ended the automobile in which she rode.
Couple says Wells Fargo failed to pay off creditors as agreed
A Jefferson County couple has filed suit against Wells Fargo Financial, alleging it negligently failed to pay off more than $30,000 in debt it promised to consolidate for the couple.
Men blame wreck on driver switching lanes
Two Jefferson County men claim they sustained numerous injuries after a driver suddenly and unexpectedly switched lanes, causing a collision.
Texas Times: Honoring a Uniquely Texan Holiday
Every year on March 2, Texans celebrate a holiday that is entirely and uniquely Texan�Texas Independence Day. The day marks the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
Same patents, same district don't prevent transfer
In a recent decision from the Eastern District of Texas, Droplets, Inc. v. E-Trade Financial Corp., et al., Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven granted Defendants' Motion to Transfer the case to the Southern District of New York, finding the case analogous to the Federal Circuit's decision in In re Zimmer Holdings Inc.
Legally Speaking: More strange moments at the courthouse
As regular readers of "Legally Speaking" know, the courthouse is not always a solemn place where matters of great import are considered by Solomonic judges and argued by zealous advocates.