News from November 2012
Suit brought over fatal shooting
Andy Marshall, the surviving child of Linda Gilbert, has brought a wrongful death suit against Felix Gilbert, alleging he shot and killed his mother.
Nite Lites seeks to dismiss suit over man’s burns
A Kentucky fireworks company is seeking to dismiss a suit filed against it in Texas.
Final judgment entered in suit against Allco over glass window injury
A final judgment has been in entered in litigation brought by Ralph “Wes” Jordan, who sued Allco for injuries he received after using a glass window for support.
Shuffield talks campaigning, judicial elections with local media
It’s been said that all candidates running for office go to bed worried and wake up worried. Milton “Mickey” Shuffield said that was true as he campaigned to retain his seat on the Jefferson County 136thDistrict Court.
Slip & fall against Wal-Mart, McDonald’s called to trial
Litigation brought by Tonya Gilbert, who sued Wal-Mart Stores and McDonald’s after slipping in a freshly mopped area, has been called to trial.
Alleged denial of coverage for foundation damage at LC home results in lawsuit
GALVESTON - League City residents Patricia and Scott Williams are suing State Farm Lloyds Inc. and State Farm Insurance Co., claiming the insurers failed to cover foundation damages to their home.
TRO issued in Galveston Co. employee's pain pump lawsuit
GALVESTON - A local visiting judge granted a Galveston County employee's request for a temporary restraining order, recent court records show.
Hospital claims company failed to properly install roof
A Jefferson County hospital has filed suit against the company that it claims installed a roof in such a way that caused leakage to occur.
Man claims company is denying him access to shares
A Harris County man has filed suit against the company that he claims is denying him access to the 200 shares he allegedly owns.
Woman sues driver claiming he led to multi-vehicle collision
A man claims he sustained serious injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle, then caused him to crash into the vehicle in front of him.
Defendant seeks to extend mediation deadline in med-mal claim
A defendant in a suit claiming a man died after a doctor failed to take appropriate measures following surgery is seeking to extend the mediation deadline in the case.
Scheduling conflicts push back med-mal trial
Scheduling conflicts have pushed back a medical malpractice trial formerly slated to start Thanksgiving week.
Texas secedes from Obamacare
To his credit, Gov. Rick Perry is pressing forward in “the ongoing struggle against the Obama Administration’s continued pattern of massive federal overreach and consolidation of power, as well as the resulting erosion of individual liberties.”
Legally Speaking: Lawsuits you just won't believe
As readers of “Legally Speaking” know, I frequently report on some of the more bizarre lawsuits out there.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82253
Texas jury hits Apple with $328M patent infringement verdict
An East Texas jury recently hit Apple Inc. with a $368.2 million judgment in a patent infringement case.
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket January 2013
GARY LUKE ET AL VS BRITTANY RENEE RUBEL
American Express seeks to collect on past due accounts
Seeking to collect on several past due accounts, American Express Centurion Bank has filed suit against Beaumont local Barbara Williams.