News from August 2013
Notice of removal filed in suit blaming fall from tree stand on defective welding
A notice of removal has been filed in a Beaumont man’s suit against the tree stand manufacturer that he claims failed to properly weld part of a stand, causing him to fall to the ground.
$32M verdict delivered against Domino’s for driver’s fatal collision
A Jefferson County jury has deemed Domino’s Pizza as the negligent party behind a delivery boy’s fatal collision, serving up a $32 million dollar verdict against the popular pizza chain.
Phase two of BP trial to be shorter than phase one
NEW ORLEANS – Phase two of the BP oil spill trial has been set to begin Sept. 30 and will last through much of October.
Lawsuit: New Galveston Co. electoral map 'racially discriminatory'
GALVESTON - An electoral map recently adopted by Galveston County is "racially discriminatory" in nature, a federal lawsuit filed Aug. 26 says.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Counterclaim alleges the one claiming harassment is actually the harasser
A man claiming a former female employer has harassed him after her termination from his company is now facing allegations that he is the one doing all the harassing and even went as far as threatening to kill the woman he sued.
Texas SC: Insurer must pay homebuilder for costs of voluntary remediation
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) — The Texas Supreme Court last week upheld a jury verdict requiring an insurer to pay more than $6 million in costs to a homebuilder that voluntarily replaced defective imitation stucco siding in hundreds of houses.
Fort Hood shooting victims, families deserve full compensation, benefits
The following op-ed by Senator John Cornyn first appeared in theKilleen Daily Herald on Aug. 18, 2013. As of press time on Aug. 27, Maj. Nidal Hasan had been found guilty of murder and was awaiting sentencing.
Our nation’s chief law enforcement officer can’t nullify state law
Our U.S. Constitution is not an exhaustive list of the rights of the people, but it is an exhaustive list of the powers of the federal government. That’s the clear meaning conveyed by the last two amendments in our Bill of Rights.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83795
Claimant behind testicle injury lawsuit 'does not qualify as a seaman', original answer says
GALVESTON - G & H Towing Co. recently addressed a local seaman's $5 million lawsuit stemming from an alleged testicle injury.
Alleged accident victim submits motion to quash oral depositions
GALVESTON - A man whose lawsuit claims he was involved in a two-vehicle crash that triggered a fire is trying to fend off the defendant's request for a deposition, recent court records show.
Denton Co. woman sues debt collector after threats to seize assets
SHERMAN - A Denton County woman has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming that the company threatened to seize her assets in order to cause her mental distress.
Sales rep. sues former employer claiming pregnancy discrimination
SHERMAN - A sales representative has filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit claiming she was terminated from her position after she was forced to take bed rest during her pregnancy.
Lawsuit: JoS A. Bank fired woman for complaining about racial discrimination, sexual harassment
HOUSTON - A clothing retailer is accused of racial discrimination and sexual harassment by a former employee, recent court documents say.
Tenant falls through trailer floor, blames landlords
GALVESTON - After he reportedly injured himself in a fall at his rented Bacliff residence, Eddie Chatman pursues legal action.
Employee claims termination due to medical leave to treat diabetes
SHERMAN - An employee has filed a lawsuit claiming he was discriminated against and terminated for taking medical leave due to his diabetic condition.
Insurer responds to suit over RV park fire
GALVESTON - An insurance company targeted in a lawsuit over a purported arson at a Bacliff recreational vehicle park countered the allegations against it.
Suit claims Jacobs withdrew job offer because of disability
HOUSTON - Complaining he was in line for a lucrative position only to lose out because of his disability, Kennewick, Wash., resident Michael A. Cannon seeks damages.
Financial corporation seeks possession of manufactured home
A financial corporation has filed suit against the Beaumont woman who it claims defaulted on her contract.