News from May 2013
Parties agree on trial date in slip & fall against Kohl’s
A winter trial has been slated in a personal injury lawsuit against Kohl’s Department Stores and Straightline Powerwashing and Stripping.
Gulf Coast Machine makes second request for production in injury suit
Gulf Coast Machine and Supply recently made a second request for production in a personal injury lawsuit.
September trial slated in pedestrian’s suit against driver who struck him
A September trial has been slated in litigation brought by a pedestrian who was walking on the shoulder of a road when the defendant motorist struck him.
Woman sues Farmers for underinsured motorist benefits
A woman injured in an automobile collision nearly two years ago is suing her insurance provider for all the benefits she claims are still owed to her.
Business owner says he will fight 'frivolous' suit
When Tim Byrom started his construction company almost 30 years ago, he was hoping to build a family business for his sons. But now faced with a million dollar lawsuit, the future of Byrom’s company is in jeopardy.
U.S. SC to answer question of federal jurisdiction in lawsuit filed by Miss. AG
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether federal courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits filed in state courts by state attorneys general on behalf of consumers.
Final Hurricane Ike suits settle for $135M
After almost five years and more than 10,000 litigants, the lawsuits over Hurricane Ike have come to a close.
Suit over car crashing into house stayed
Litigation brought by Port Arthur resident Willie LaDay III, who sued Maribel and Said Nechar for injuries received when the vehicle in which he was a passenger crashed into a house, has been stayed.
Christopher Dupuy is not cut out to be a judge
It’s never pleasant to have a grudge held against you, but it can be particularly disturbing when the grudge-holder is in a position to exercise authority over you and lacks the integrity to do so impartially.
Petition seeks to investigate injury at Chevron-Phillips
James and Jackqulen McBride have filed a petition for authorization to conduct depositions, seeking to investigate a personal injury that allegedly occurred at Chevron-Phillips Chemical Co.
Coburn Supply sued for employee’s collision
Seeking more than $100,000 in damages, Craig Small has filed suit against Coburn Supply and one of its employees, Kyle Carlos, who allegedly caused an automobile collision.
$1M suit alleges intoxicated driver caused crash, passenger’s death
A suit seeking more than $1 million in damages alleges an intoxicated driver left the roadway and crashed, ultimately resulting in the death of the passenger.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• Nationstar Mortgage has filed an application allowing foreclosure of a lien securing a home equity loan against the property of James Green, located at 2365 Ranier St., Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Legally Speaking: In memory of Dean John F. Sutton
In the nearly 24 years that I’ve been practicing law, I’ve been fortunate enough to receive some accolades from my colleagues. A number of these have been for a commitment to legal ethics and improving professionalism. I look at it as giving something back to the profession that’s given so much to me.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83275
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Man files suit over broken hip and ankle
A Beaumont man claims he fractured his hip and ankle after he tripped over protruding pieces of cement.
Driver files suit over injuries sustained in collision
A Nederland woman claims she suffered severe injuries when a driver collided with her vehicle as she was stopped in traffic.
Driver blamed for causing rear-end collision
A Louisiana man claims he sustained injuries when a driver rear-ended his vehicle.
Texas man sues driver for allegedly failing to keep lookout
A Texas man claims he sustained pain when a driver suddenly pulled in front of his vehicle and collided with his truck and the trailer he was hauling.