News from 2015
RM&Q files another motion for new trial in asbestos case against DuPont, accuses Record of influencing jury
By DAVID YATES When lawyers for Reaud Morgan & Quinn failed to secure the billion dollar verdict they sought against DuPont in 2008, they accused The Southeast Texas Record of influencing the jury and a Beaumont judge subsequently wiped the decision, setting the asbestos lawsuit on a path of appeal. Seven years later, the Ninth Court of Appeals ordered Judge Donald Floyd, 172nd District Court, to enter a final judgment in favor of DuPont, which he did on April 30, court records show. On May 2
Texas SC ‘commands’ trial court to nix $2.6M asbestos verdict against Dow Chemical
By DAVID YATES The Texas Supreme recently commanded a Dallas District Court to wipe a $2.64 million asbestos verdict against Dow Chemical.
Suit claims Air France passenger assaulted woman
By JOHN SUAYAN A Houston woman is suing a French airline after she was allegedly assaulted during an international flight two years ago. Sana Krichen initiated legal action against Societe Air France in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas on June 16, asserting a fellow passenger aboard Air France Flight No. 1184 attacked her. The lawsuit explains that Krichen, a graduate student, was flying Air France from Houston to Tunis, Tunisia, in early June 2013 to get married to her
Beaumont property owner seeks protection from demolition
A Jefferson County citizen filed a lawsuit against a municipality seeking protection and injunctive action against the defendant to save the property he acquired in 2014 from demolition. Sergio Escobedo filed a complaint against the City of Beaumont in Galveston County District Court June 18, requesting a restraining order against the jurisdiction to prevent it from razing property he bought in September 2014 with the intention of renovating it for commercial use. According to the suit, Escobe
Church takes three men to court alleging fraud
A Beaumont church filed a lawsuit against three men on grounds of alleged property conversion in 2013. New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, an unincorporated church acting through trustee Joe Lewis, filed a complaint against Houston residents Cecil Phillips, Andrew Watkins and Rodney Thomas in Jefferson County District Court June 11, claiming fraud in a June 2013 attempt to convey the church property to a business entity. The complaint claims that the defendants tried to transfer ownershi
Couple alleges driver drove against traffic, caused injuries
A Beaumont couple is suing a Walker County duo, alleging vehicular negligence in a motor vehicle accident.
Bank charges firm with delinquent indebtedness in loan
A financial institution filed a lawsuit against a consulting company and its principal for alleged fiduciary negligence in 2015. Community Bank of Texas NA filed a complaint against Essential Medical Consultant Corporation d/b/a Essential Medical Diagnostics and d/b/a DKA Solutions of Bellaire, and Tracey M.
Driver litigates against motorist who collided with him in failed turn
A Galveston County resident filed a lawsuit against a motorist for alleged vehicular negligence in a 2014 crash that resulted in. Bryan Naghi of Richmond, TX filed a complaint against Carl Bruce Wright of Texas City in Galveston County District Court June 18, claiming liability in an April 2014 motor vehicle incident.
Total Petrochemicals non-suited from benzene suit
By DAVID YATES Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA was recently non-suited from a benzene lawsuit brought by local residents Robert Fontenot and his wife, who sued Total and 15 other companies for allegedly exposing Fontenot to benzene throughout his career. The suit was filed Feb. 4, 2014, in Jefferson County District Court. Court records show the plaintiffs filed a notice of non-suit on May 7, stating they no longer wished to pursue their claims against Total.
Summary judgment sought in wrongful death suit against TransCanada Keystone, Sunland Construction
By DAVID YATES A motion for summary judgment was recently filed in a wrongful death suit brought against TransCanada Keystone Pipeline and Sunland Construction. Representing the estate of Kevin Fairman, Ralinda Fairman filed suit against the companies on Sept. 10 in Jefferson County District Court. In May, Sunland filed a motion for summary judgment, asserting there is no evidence to support the plaintiff’s claims. According to the lawsuit, on April 22, 2014, Fairman was working on a pipeline p
Galveston County woman alleges driver caused severe damage in rear-end collision
A Galveston County woman is suing a motorist, alleging gross negligence in a collision that she says left her with severe and permanent injuries.
Insurer blames plumbing subcontractor for building damage
A Pennsylvania insurance firm is suing on behalf of its clients against a Houston plumbing business, alleging professional negligence in a property damage case.
Injured woman alleges fraud from insurer in rollover crash
A Galveston County woman is suing her automobile insurer, alleging violation of federal and state commerce law.
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Husband and wife claim injuries in broadside collision, sue Texas Wildlife Department
A Galveston couple filed a lawsuit against a municipal department for its employee’s alleged vehicular negligence in a 2013 highway crash. Rafael Gutierrez and Alexis Gutierrez filed a complaint against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department of Austin in Galveston County District Court June 8, claiming liability in a June 2013 accident.
Disabled worker alleges discrimination against Imagenet Consulting
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against his Oklahoma-based employer claiming that its unlawful disability discrimination in 2013 cost him three-quarters of his retirement benefits and impacted his family’s well-being. Troy Maierhofer filed a suit against BMI Systems Corporation d/b/a Imagenet Consulting LLC, doing business in Dallas, in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas June 17, claiming disability law violation in a September 2013 employment matter. According to
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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
By JOHN SUAYAN MARSHALL DIVISION June 15 Remote Light Intellectual Property, LLC v.
teasers and front page order list
Story CopyList for page 1 and article order - (C0ver) Abbott signs off on two new tort reform measures, ends asbestos double dipping (kicker: One dip is all ya get!)
Three accident victims take driver to court for failed u-turn maneuver
Three Galveston County residents filed a lawsuit against an Oklahoma man for alleged vehicular negligence in 2013.