News from 2014
Longview Medical Center dismissed from trip and fall claim
While hanging out in the smoking area at Longview Medical Center, Shirley Jewkes, an Upshur County resident, tripped and fell.
Wal-Mart settles slip and fall lawsuit
Wal-Mart and an Upshur County woman, who sued the mega-retailer after her young son tripped and fell, recently had their joint motion to dismiss granted.
Texas Inaugural Committee announces inaugural ball entertainment
AUSTIN – The Texas Inaugural Committee has announced entertainment for the 2015 “Future of Texas” Inaugural Ball celebrating Governor-elect Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dan Patrick.
Woman says health insurance, job were taken from her over pregnancy
A Harris County woman is suing over claims her employer revoked her health insurance and then refused to rehire her after placing her on indefinite leave during a high-risk pregnancy.
Couple says they were fired after reporting sexual harassment
A Texas woman and her husband are suing over claims they were fired after she complained to management of sexual harassment.
Bank seeks foreclosure on Beaumont home
A bank is petitioning for the foreclosure of a Beaumont property over an alleged unpaid home equity loan.
J.C. Penney seeks summary judgment in $1M trip and fall suit
J.C. Penney has moved for summary judgment in a suit brought after a customer tripped and fell on the sidewalk outside its store.
Woman claims insurer denied payment
A Texas woman is suing over claims her employer's health insurance plan denied payment to her claims after she was hospitalized.
Flagger names driver who hit him in injury suit
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was injured while working as a flagger on a median when a car involved in a collision allegedly ran onto the median.
Bank wants foreclosure on Beaumont home
A bank is petitioning for the foreclosure of a Beaumont property due to an alleged loan default of more than $26,000.
Contributory negligence asserted in collision suit
A defendant named in an automobile collision suit has answered the lawsuit against her, asserting a defense of contributory negligence.
Computer mouse company says Dell infringed on its patent
MARSHALL, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A computer mouse company has filed a lawsuit against computer company Dell on Wednesday alleging patent infringement.
Taco Bell answers slip and fall
Taco Bell has answered a lawsuit brought by a woman who slipped and fell while filling up on soda.
Ninth Court to examine judge’s order granting a new asbestos trial against DuPont
A few weeks from now, the Texas Ninth Court of Appeals will once again examine a Beaumont judge’s decision to throw out a jury verdict in favor of of DuPont De Nemours following a billion-dollar asbestos trial.
Judge says ExxonMobil should not be penalized for Baytown emissions
After spending nearly a year reviewing evidence and testimony, a federal judge in Texas has ruled that ExxonMobil does not need to be penalized for emissions violations at its Baytown facility.
Abbott's promise: 'Texas will remain the best state'
With the new year, Texas gets a new governor. We'll miss having Rick Perry at the helm, but are confident Greg Abbott will steer our ship of state with equally steady hands.