News from December 2014
Scheduling order entered in $20M suit over fatal wreck
Unless the case settles or is dismissed, a little over a year from now an automobile collision lawsuit seeking $20 million in damages will go to trial.
AG-elect continues to tap Sen. Cruz staff for team members
Attorney General-elect Ken Paxton has bolstered his team with more members once under U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.
Lincoln MKX was a lemon, complaint claims
A Louisiana resident is suing over claims a brand new Lincoln MKX experienced defects the manufacturer failed to correct.
Woman says she tripped on apartment complex sidewalk
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims she was injured on the sidewalk of her apartment complex.
Family blames man's colon cancer on Texaco, Chevron
A Tyler County woman is petitioning for the testimony of a relative who was diagnosed with asbestos-caused colon cancer for a future lawsuit.
Woman sued for student loan debt
A Jefferson County woman is being sued over claims the student loan on which she is a guarantor has gone into default.
Woman says nurse awakened her by forcing tube in nose, down throat
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims she was injured when she awoke from surgery while a nurse allegedly was forcing a tube up her nose and down her throat.
Family sued for student loan default
A Jefferson County family is being sued over claims a student loan has gone into default.
Ninth Court to decide validity of $32M verdict delivered against Domino’s
Texas’ Ninth Court of Appeals will soon hear oral arguments on whether a $32 million verdict delivered against Domino’s Pizza should stand.
Deputy claims termination violated First Amendment rights, 5th Circuit disagrees
A former Nueces County deputy claims the sheriff violated his First Amendment rights, but a federal appeals court only partly agreed.
More states join Texas in suit against Obama's immigration action
Last week Texas led the way in filing a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration. Now seven more states have followed the lead, bringing the total to 24 states claiming the president is violating the Constitution.
Cattle ranchers association to keep eye on issues in new legislative session
By Robert McKnight
Buc-ee’s logo infringement suit dismissed
A grocery store in Garner will no longer have the “Frio Beaver” as its mascot, as Buc-ee’s suit for logo infringement has been settled and dismissed.
Discovery heats up in trip and fall against city of Port Arthur
A woman who was originally looking for a paycheck from the city of Port Arthur but ended up suing in hopes of a payout for her injuries recently answered a host of discoverable requests in her trip and fall suit.
BISD settles retaliation suit brought by press officer
The Beaumont Independent School District recently settled a lawsuit brought by a school district employee claiming a conspiracy trying to get rid of him following his participation in a reporter’s investigation.
Best of 'Legally Speaking': Festivus for the rest of us?
This "Legally Speaking" column was first published in the Southeast Texas Record on Dec. 18, 2012
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Company accuses T-Mobile of trademark infringement
A company is suing over claims T-Mobile has infringed upon its "You Should Be Here" registered trademark.
Women says nursing home retaliated against them
A Jefferson County woman and a Harris County woman are suing over claims they were retaliated against by their nursing home employer after reporting patients' health and safety concerns.
Louisiana pair file suit over I-10 accident
Two Louisiana relatives are suing over claims they were injured in a collision on Interstate Highway 10 in Jefferson County.