News from October 2013
GSK says risks of drug understood by deceased user
A pharmaceutical giant is asserting the side affects and risks of a drug were understood by the user in a suit brought by a Jefferson County woman alleging the drug used to treat an enlarged prostate caused her husband’s death.
Man who hurt back lifting tire amends petition
Plaintiff Clarence Williams, who claims he hurt his back while lifting a heavy tire, has amended his petition.
Judge Floyd nixes BISD’s Nov. 5 board elections
On Monday a local judge cancelled the Beaumont Independent School District’s board elections, previously slated to take place on Nov. 5.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 84096
Attorney requests recusal of investigator who implicated him in alleged BP claims scam
NEW ORLEANS – A local attorney who was implicated in an attempt to hide a referral fee provided to a BP claims attorney while a $7.9 million claim was being handled has asked the investigator who returned to be recused.
Judiciary: $51 million in additional funds inadequate
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The $51 million in additional funding the nation’s federal courts will receive under a deal reached by Congress late Wednesday still isn’t enough, some federal judges argue.
Texas shows tort reform works for everybody -- except greedy trial lawyers
Editor's note: This op-ed first appeared in the Washington Examiner on Oct. 21, 2013.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Defendant's alleged negligence in crash leads to lawsuit
Several parents are suing for minor children after an accident caused injuries.
Motiva Enterprises named in breach of contract suit
A company is suing after a refinery fails to comply with terms of the contract.
Rear end collision leads to lawsuit
A driver is suing after he is rear ended on Interstate 10.
PepsiCo named in lawsuit after vehicle collision
A man is suing PepsiCo after he is involved in an accident with one of its employees.
Lawsuit accuses CenterPoint Energy of discriminating against blind employee
HOUSTON - A Brazoria County woman pursued legal action against CenterPoint Energy Inc. for discriminating against her because she is legally blind.
Katy woman sues Home Depot after rolled rug falls on her
HOUSTON - A Katy woman is suing Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. after an object allegedly fell on her at one of its stores.
Food services worker claims racial discrimination prior to termination from school district
HOUSTON - A woman who used to work for the Houston Independent School District as a food services employee claims HISD fired her for complaining about racial discrimination.
Motorcyclist says Conroe man caused Galveston wreck
GALVESTON - A motorcyclist has filed a lawsuit following a two-vehicle accident in Galveston last year, according to recent court documents.
Jury determines local man did not defame former Kemah mayor
GALVESTON - Jurors in a trial focusing on a former Kemah mayor's defamation lawsuit against a local man issued a verdict in favor of the defendant, recent court documents show.
National Oilwell Varco fired visually impaired employee, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - Complaining that National Oilwell Varco L.P. terminated him because he is visually impaired, Harris County resident David J. Hudson has filed a lawsuit.
Bacliff boat repair business in hot water over alleged vessel seizure
GALVESTON - In response to what she believes is an illegal seizure of her boat, Harris County resident Sherry Baresch pursues legal action.