News published on Southeast Texas Record in September 2016

HIDALGO COUNTY – The Commission for Lawyer Discipline, an arm of the State Bar of Texas, has filed a disciplinary petition against attorney Kent Livesay, who allegedly demanded damages from Allstate on behalf of a client he did not represent.

GALVESTON — A Webster City woman is suing a League City business, alleging the defendant's negligence caused her to fall and sustain injuries.

HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing multiple defendants, alleging fraud and misrepresentation in his dismissal from work. 

BEAUMONT — A Silsbee man is suing a health care provider, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries. 

HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a local orthodontist, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages. 

DALLAS - Best Lawyers, in a peer-driven selection process, has named Kathryn Murphy, a GoransonBain attorney, as 2017 "Lawyer of the Year" for family law in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

SHERMAN – Electronics giant Samsung now faces triple the originally proposed damages for patent infringement on its mobile phone cameras, according to a ruling issued Aug. 24 in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas.

BEAUMONT - A Jefferson County man who sued his former employer alleging an on-the-job injury will have his case go to arbitration.

HEMPSTED (Southeast Texas Record Weekly) -- Hardin County Precinct 6 Constable Tim Moody has been indicted on a misdemeanor charge of abuse of official capacity, but plans to plead not guilty.

LITTLE RIVER — Perry Don Cortese seeks his own day in court, apart from his alleged co-conspirators in a case involving $8.8 million in fake settlements.

BEAUMONT – The Reaud Morgan & Quinn law firm has brought a lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages against Sunoco Logistics on behalf of workers claiming they were exposed to a chemical cloud.

This July, thousands of trial lawyers packed their briefcases, said goodbye to family and friends, and attended the American Association for Justice’s annual convention. Much like summer camp, these trial lawyers were fully immersed in courses and activities that taught them new skills. Unlike summer camp, they weren’t there to learn camping or sporting skills; they were learning how to generate more lawsuits.

GALVESTON — A Galveston man is suing a manufacturer of recreational vehicles, alleging the defendant sold him a defective vehicle. 

DALLAS – Dallas Cowboys receiver Desmond D. “Dez” Bryant has filed a counterclaim against State Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) as part of a lawsuit filed by Royce amid allegations Bryant damaged the senator’s rental property.