News from May 2014
Texas governor's race: Davis, Abbott agree to debate this fall
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – Amidst the mud-slinging storm that has been the Texas governor’s race in recent weeks, the two gubernatorial candidates managed to settle on a place and time to debate this fall.
Apartment developer, construction companies face suit after woman trips in Port Arthur
A Jefferson County woman is suing after tripping and falling outside of her apartment complex.
Two-car collision creates lawsuit
A collision in Port Arthur has ended up in court.
Vehicle collision at intersection in Groves ends in lawsuit
A two-car collision has resulted in a lawsuit.
C&D Skilled Robotics sues to recover unpaid commissions from tire contract
A Beaumont company is suing to recover money it claims it is owed by a Michigan company.
Cancer patient claims she lost her job due to age, disability
A woman who was suffering from lung and adrenal cancer has filed suit against her employer, alleging she lost her job due to her disease and her age.
Warehouse owed more than $100K for construction materials
A warehouse has filed suit against the insurance company it claims owes more than $100,000.
Man claims injuries in motorsport collision
An experienced motorsport vehicle rider claims he suffered a punctured bladder after a less experienced rider was allowed to race on the track with him and collided with his vehicle.
Deaf man claims he lost job due to disability
A deaf man says he lost his job due to his disability and his repeated requests for phone equipment that would be compatible with his hearing aids.
Wal-Mart Supercenter named in negligence claim
An Upshur County woman is suing after her young son tripped and fell at Wal-Mart.
Houston man sues after falling off a platform on the job
A Houston resident is suing a platform manufacturer after he fell and was injured on the job.
Two incumbents lose in Texas, Paxton captures GOP AG nomination
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – Two longtime Texas politicians lost their bid for re-election Tuesday, as incumbent Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Congressman Ralph Hall were defeated in the Republican primary runoff election.
TALA: Louisiana can look to Texas as an example to stop court shopping
By Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse
Texans headed to polls to decide runoffs
While the Southeast Texas Record was in production May 27, Texans were heading to the polls in statewide races in which candidates from the March 4 primary election failed to capture a 50 percent majority.
Galveston judge named to 5th Circuit bench
The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed a federal judge from the Southern District of Texas to the Fifth Circuit.
Gulf Gas Utilities sues construction company, claiming negligence
Gulf Gas Utilities is suing over claims a construction company damaged their property. Gulf Gas Utilities Co. filed a lawsuit May 13 in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Ser Construction Partners LLC, citing negligence.Gulf Gas Utilities claims Ser Construction Partners damaged gas lines while conducting excavation activities on May 8, 2013, in the Century Boulevard are
Stoneray Builders filed temporary restraining order on Tiki Island home
A Galveston County business is filing for a temporary restraining order to stop the construction of a home it's invested in.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
RNC raises $9.3M in April, $900K less than March total
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Republican National Committee announced last week that it raised $9.3 million in April.
Our View: Did Mikal Watts get his inspiration from 'The Sixth Day' movie?
Poor Adam Gibson. He comes home from work one evening expecting to enjoy a birthday celebration with his family, and just as he’s about to enter the front door he glances through the window and sees another man inside with his wife and daughter.