News from 2013
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.
Parties seek continuance in fall suit over missing step
Three defendant companies and the plaintiff are seeking a continuance in a suit alleging a missing bottom step caused the plaintiff to stumble and fall.
Jury clears BNSF Railroad of any negligence
A personal injury trial against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad ended with a no-negligence verdict.
East Texas woman claims medical device to prevent blood clots migrated to her heart
An East Texas woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that a medical device used to prevent blood clots failed and migrated to her heart.
Ford, local dealership sued after allegedly refusing warranty
Ford Motor Co. is facing a lawsuit over claims it did not honor a vehicle warranty.
Beaumont resident sues after car crash
A Beaumont man is suing after he was involved in an automobile accident.
Gas pump lawsuit gets new trial date
GALVESTON - The trial into a lawsuit claiming a local man and his son were doused with gas from an unattached hose will be heard on a new date.
Woman blames July accident on 'distracted' driver
GALVESTON - Webster resident Althanese Canada is suing Dickinson local Cinthya Flores following a two-vehicle accident over the summer, claiming she was rear-ended.
Father seeks $150K for son's injuries during birthday party at gymnastics center
GALVESTON - Alleging his son was injured during a birthday celebration at a Kemah gymnastics center a few months ago, League City local Billy Oubre seeks at least $150,000 in restitution.
Bacliff woman sued over side collision
GALVESTON - A Houston woman claims she was a victim of a side collision last month and has filed a lawsuit.
Galveston judge awards default judgment in stove death lawsuit
GALVESTON - The family of a man who died at his rented beach house in Galveston when he was pinned by a stove scored a default judgment against one of the defendants in their lawsuit.
Judge's order absolves Santa Fe woman sued over dog attack
GALVESTON - A late 2012 lawsuit over a dog attack came to a close in favor of the defendant, according to recent court records.
Parties in ambulance accident suit want new trial date
GALVESTON - With less than two weeks before they head into a jury trial, the parties in a lawsuit arising from an accident between a local motorist and an ambulance seek a new date.