News from October 2013
Michigan man sues after crossbow severs part of thumb
TYLER - A Michigan man has filed a lawsuit claiming that his crossbow was negligently designed and severed part of his thumb when he attempted to shoot it.
Woman claims granddaughter fell ill after eating spinach, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - Local resident Celina Schneider initiated legal action against McCall Farms Inc. after her granddaughter allegedly became ill from eating one of its products, according to recent court documents.
Goodwill sued for failing to prevent sexual harassment, suit says
HOUSTON - Alleging Goodwill Industries of Houston failed to take action in light of her complaints about "severe and pervasive" sexual harassment, Houston resident Karen Paul has filed a lawsuit.
Technician files discrimination lawsuit over observed urine tests
A technician has filed a discrimination lawsuit against his employer claiming that his rights were violated when they attempted to force him to take observed urine tests.
Discovery heating up in injury suit against Motiva
Discovery is still ongoing in litigation brought by Port Arthur local James Kaiser, who sued Motiva Enterprises for injures he received to his wrist when he stepped onto a ballast and fell.
Law Offices of Gilbert T. Adams answers delinquent American Express bill suit
In January, American Express Bank, seeking to collect on a delinquent credit card account, filed suit against Gilbert T. Adams Jr. and his law firm.
Debt suits consolidated
Several suits filed against companies that plaintiffs claim failed to pay for items purchased have been consolidated.
Woman who sued Christus after being hit by electric door amends petition
Plaintiff Donna Mitchell, who sued Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth alleging a hospital employee knocked her down by opening an electric door, has amended her petition.
Suit over horse slipping at roping arena continued
An agreed motion for continuance has been granted in a suit accusing a man of not maintaining his roping arena, which allegedly caused the plaintiff’s horse to slip.
Discovery continues in dog attack suit
Discovery is still underway in a suit brought by Reginald Whitaker, who claims Lois Morrell’s dogs attacked him while reading a meter at a Beaumont home.
Defendant in collision suit against PA puts blame on plaintiff
A defendant sued following an automobile collision is placing the blame for the incident on the plaintiff.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 84133
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• JP Morgan Chase has filed an application for home equity foreclosure against the property of Edward Henderson, located at 2424 2nd Ave., Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
Legally Speaking: On second thought, perhaps that wasn't such a good idea
We’ve all had those moments when we wish we had thought something through, taken a different course of action, held our tongue instead of speaking, or not hit “send” on that email. Lawyers and judges are no different from everybody—sometimes we speak first and think later, much to our later regret.
Our View: Texas tort reform has proven itself
The proof, as they say, is in the pudding. That’s assuming anybody still says that.
Mayors ask U.S. AG to settle lawsuit over airline merger
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The mayors of seven major cities sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder this week, asking him to settle the lawsuit over the proposed American Airlines and US Airways merger.
Nurse claims termination due to refusal to lie to patient, files lawsuit
An older nurse has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against her former employer, claiming that she was constructively discharged for refusing to lie to a patient.
Debt collection agency sued for filing lawsuit against wrong person
SHERMAN - A debt collection agency is sued for filing a lawsuit against a father instead of suing the son.
Jefferson County in trial over fall at jail
Jefferson County will attempt to convince a jury that it is not responsible for a slip and fall at the county jail.