News from August 2013
Man says credit union took more than $100K from bank account without permission
A bank withdrew more than $100,000 from a man’s accounts without his authorization, according to recently filed court documents.
Insurer sues Gold Club for not paying deductible on settlement claims
Over the past few years, the Southeast Texas Record has reported on several lawsuits filed against the Gold Club, an area exotic dancing establishment.
American Mercury Lloyds wants dollar amount put on lawsuit
American Mercury Lloyds Insurance wants a dollar amount put on a suit brought by Louvenia Harding, who sued the insurer for underinsured motorist benefits following an automobile collision that occurred two years ago.
Discovery underway in collision suit against Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Discovery is now underway in a suit against the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, doing business as Splash Transport.
Woman accused of causing collision says plaintiff claiming more than amount of medical expenses
The defendant in a suit alleging she caused an automobile collision near a funeral procession has answered the suit, and is asserting the plaintiff is claiming medical expenses in excess of what was actually incurred.
BP’s attempt to withhold third quarter funding from claims administrator shot down
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has refused a request by BP to have the $130 million third quarter budget of oil spill claims administrator Patrick Juneau’s office thrown out.
Notice of deposition filed in suit over violent dementia patient
A notice of intention to take deposition by written questions was recently filed in litigation brought by a homecare worker, who sued the estate of a deceased former patient with dementia who allegedly attacked her.
Wrongful termination suit against Lamar University stayed
A motion for temporary stay has been granted in a wrongful termination suit against Lamar University.
Driver backed into man's hand, causing injuries, complaint says
A Nederland man claims he suffered severe injuries after a driver struck him while he was attempting to remove a jack from a trailer.
Dow Chemical Co. formally responds to Harris Co. man's pipe-to-head suit
GALVESTON - One of the companies sued after a Harris County man was allegedly hit in the head with a pipe in June recently denied his allegations, according to recent court records.
Area woman non-suits Palm Beach from 'metal object' suit, Moody Gardens now remaining defendant
GALVESTON - Palm Beach at Moody Gardens Inc. is no longer a defendant in a recent personal injury lawsuit.
Brent Coon, Harris Williams squabble over attorney’s fees from BP oil spill litigation
Alleging he shouldn’t have to pay his partner for signing up oil spill victims as clients, Beaumont plaintiff’s attorney Brent Coon has filed suit against the Law Offices of Harris Bell Williams.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83670
BP claims new findings of 'systemic fraud' in settlement program, asks for temporary stoppage for third time
NEW ORLEANS – On Monday BP filed documents stating they have proof of “systemic fraud” within the settlement program that provides payments to those harmed by the 2010 oil spill.
Texas Times: Texas’ very own royal heir
There has been much excitement across the pond as of late over the birth of England’s newest heir to the throne. But did you know that Texas’ very own royal bundle of joy has just arrived? Weighing in just shy of 2,000 pounds, the nation’s First Bale of King Cotton for 2013 was delivered by the Rodriguez Brothers Farm in Santa Rosa, Texas, to the La Feria Co-op Gin at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, June 21,
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Electrician's lawsuit says BP at fault for plaintiff's finger injury
GALVESTON - A Baytown man blames BP Products North America Inc. for an apparent finger injury he sustained while working at its then-Texas City facility last year, recent court documents say.
Houston man says college fired him from police department because of age
HOUSTON - A Houston man has brought a lawsuit against the San Jacinto College District, alleging it discriminated against him because of his age.
Non-suit closes Galveston Co.'s lone Carnival Triumph lawsuit
GALVESTON - The first and only lawsuit filed in Galveston County in response to last February's Carnival Triumph disaster has been disposed, according to recent court records.
Tort reform has worked in Texas – that’s why some people hate it!
You’d think everyone would like nice weather, but not everyone does. When it’s cool in the summer or warm in the winter, homeowners are happy to be able to turn the air conditioners or furnaces off, to open the windows, enjoy the fresh air, and save a few bucks, but utility company executives are distressed by the reduced revenue.