News from 2014
Man says insurance company failed to pay for injuries
A man has filed suit against his insurance company, seeking repayment for injuries he allegedly sustained in a multi-car collision.
Trinity Industries to pay $175M for making false claims to highway department
After exposing what he said were false claims to the federal government, a whistleblower has won a $175 million lawsuit against a Texas manufacturer.
Shrimper pleads guilty to felony wire fraud in $357K Deepwater Horizon settlement
NEW ORLEANS – A Slidell-based shrimper has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud concerning false tax documents he filed in order to secure a Deepwater Horizon oil spill worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Panel explores attorney fraud, lack of repercussions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Though judges have so far mostly declined to do so, they play a major role in disciplining attorneys who game the asbestos compensation system, a panel told those in attendance at the 2014 Legal Reform Summit.
Obama to nominate former Google executive to head PTO
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – President Barack Obama said Thursday he intends to nominate Michelle K. Lee to head the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Texas AG announces $39.75M settlement against drug manufacturer
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Thursday a $39.75 million settlement resolving allegations of Medicaid fraud against generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc., Ranbaxy USA Inc. and Ranbaxy Inc.
TLR responds to motion to force Texas AG to pursue ethics case against SC justice
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – A legal watchdog group has responded to a motion to compel Texas’ attorney general to pursue a six-year old case involving a $29,000 ethics fine against Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht.
PERSONNEL FILE: All attorneys at Stephens, Anderson & Cummings achieve Super Lawyers rankings
For the third consecutive year, each of the personal injury attorneys at the Dallas law firm Stephens, Anderson & Cummings has achieved a ranking from Texas Super Lawyers®, the peer-reviewed, multi-national attorney rating system.
Our View: Asbestos litigation, a cure worse than the disease?
The problem with asbestos fibers is that they can, when dispersed, be absorbed into the body and cause disease.
Man alleges injuries following rear-end collision
A man alleges he suffered spinal cord injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle.
Widow alleges step-children blocking her from husband's death benefits
The wife of a recently deceased man claims she should receive the money he designated for her, not the man's children who currently have possession of the funds.
Trucking company seeks compensation for collision
A trucking company seeks compensation from the driver whom it alleges rear-ended one of its drivers.
Man requests depositions before filing lawsuit
A man is asking the Jefferson County District Court to allow depositions to occur in case he decides to file a lawsuit against local company.
Two Jefferson County residents seek damages following collision
Two Jefferson County residents allege they suffered severe injuries after a driver struck their vehicle.
Bank seeks foreclosure on home equity loan
A bank has filed an application for a court order to allow a foreclosure after a Port Arthur couple allegedly failed to make six monthly payments on their home equity loan.
Company seeks foreclosure from woman who allegedly failed to make 13 payments
A company has filed an application for a court order to allow a foreclosure after a Beaumont woman allegedly failed to make 13 monthly payments on a loan.
Company seeks foreclosure after man allegedly failed to make 21 monthly payments
A company has filed an application for a court order to allow a foreclosure after a Beaumont man allegedly failed to make 21 monthly payments on a loan.
Grandparents seek damages after van rolls on top of granddaughter
The grandparents of a minor child have filed suit against the hospital driver who allegedly caused a collision in which their granddaughter was ejected and crushed by the van.
Candidates for 58th District Court put varying spins on experience
Each of the candidates for Jefferson County’s 58th District Court are campaigning on their experience: one for his lifelong service as a civil trial attorney; the other for his life experience before becoming a trial attorney.