News from May 2012
Net injury causes shrimper to lose toes, sues LVS
Terry While attempting to adjust a shrimping net, Hong To was injured and, as a result, had to have several toes amputated.
Suit filed over life insurance policy
A suit seeking the accounting of the life insurance policies of one of Texas' most influential plaintiff's attorneys and his wife has been filed against American General Life Insurance Co.
Texas inmate gets 41 percent of W.Va. vote against Obama
Judd CHARLESTON, W.Va. � A man who sits in a federal prison in Texarkana, Texas, was picked by 41 percent of West Virginia Democrats in Tuesday's presidential primary.
Discovery still proceeding in suit alleging tattoo caused staph infection
Discovery is still proceeding in litigation brought by Jamie Gerardo, who sued Lash Co. for a staph infection she developed after getting a tattoo on her right breast.
Intersection collision results in litigation
Two Beaumont residents are in litigation over an automobile collision that occurred last August.
Motiva granted summary judgment in discrimination suit
Hambright Motiva recently had its motion for summary judgment granted in an age discrimination suit.
Republican state Senate battle heats up as Wentworth files ethics complaint against Jones
Wentworth State Sen. Jeff Wentworth has filed an ethics complaint against his opponent in the Republican primary, Elizabeth Ames Jones, and her husband.
Correction: Suit does not allege embezzlement
An April 2 article in the Southeast Texas Record incorrectly named the charges against a defendant.
Correction: Art teacher misidentified
In the April 26 edition, a photo from the Law Day art competition incorrectly identified the winner's art teacher.
Drugmaker paying $1.5B over Depakote
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Courthouse shooter case transferred to Galveston County
Granger Following a brief hearing Tuesday morning, a Beaumont judge transferred to Galveston County all nine cases against Bartholomew Granger, who is accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding three others at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
Jefferson County lawyers behaving badly: Lamb on the lam, Engle indicted again
Lamb One local attorney appears to be on the lam after being indicted last week for allegedly taking a client's money, while another lawyer already in jail faces more charges of illegal conduct.
Legally Speaking: That which we call a company, by any other name
With all apologies to Shakespeare, just as a rose would smell as sweet if we called it by another name, one would think that it shouldn't matter what business owners name their companies.
Man sues over sexual harassment from female constable
Nixon GALVESTON - Claiming he became the target of unwanted and uninvited sexual advances from a Galveston County constable, local resident James P. Gist has filed a lawsuit.
Woman sues over botched window installation
Ronald Murray of Murray Lobb PLLC in Houston GALVESTON - Local resident Lissa Brousseau accuses Tracy Lee Martin, doing business as America's Choice Windows & Siding, of performing an improper window installation job at her Friendswood residence, recent court documents say.
Wrongful death suit filed over man's fall at fire station construction site
Domingo Garcia GALVESTON - The mother of a man who reportedly died of injuries sustained while working on the Tiki Island fire station last year has filed suit against his employer.
Injured man blames Valero for not providing anti-slip steps
GALVESTON - Local resident Cody McNemar claims he sustained injuries to his left thumb and hand in a fall more than a year ago at the Valero Texas City refinery and has filed suit.
Former pilot says company improperly used his proprietary safety program
GALVESTON - Friendswood resident Patrick Browne is suing Indelta Learning Systems in response to its alleged actions after he severed his employment with the company.
Woman sues HEB after falling on paper in floral department
GALVESTON - After she injured herself at a League City HEB two years ago, Texas City resident Betty Whyte pursues legal action.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 26-May 2, 2012.