News from 2013
Retrial of man’s scaffold injury continued
United Scaffolding will have to wait a few more months before attempting to convince a jury -- for the second time -- that plaintiff James Levine was the one at fault when he fell from a scaffold and injured himself.
Santa Fe attorney loses license for 'lack of respect for the law'
GALVESTON - A local attorney who previously ran for Santa Fe City Council as well as engaged in publicized conflicts with the city was recently disbarred.
Houston woman claims rapper 50 Cent used photograph without permission
HOUSTON - A Houston woman alleges a chart-topping rapper used a photograph belonging to her without permission, recent court papers say.
Man sues to retrieve title to Dickinson property
GALVESTON - An apparent dispute over property in Dickinson recently yielded a lawsuit.
Wreck ejects Houston man from motorcycle, according to court documents
GALVESTON - Houston resident Charles Bolton claims he was involved in a two-vehicle accident in Galveston almost two years ago while riding his motorcycle.
Meyer Distributing employee blamed for ‘blowing up’ Eastex Automotive’s commnications network
A recent lawsuit alleges a delivery truck tore down electrical lines and in the process blew up an area dealership’s communications network.
Suit alleges Big M Transportation driver fled scene after collision
Beaumont resident Sheryl Johnson has filed an automobile collision suit against Big M Transportation and its driver, Billy Ray Shows.
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.