News from September 2016
Lawsuit lender seeks to have lending agreements sealed from public eyes
HOUSTON – Next month, a district judge will hold a hearing on whether to keep the business transactions of a lawsuit lender sealed from the public as the litigation brought against it unfolds.
A judge can’t plead ignorance of the law
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa has served as a Cameron County judge, a 107th District Court judge, and a 13th Court of Appeals judge. He couldn't possibly not know what barratry is or be unaware that it's against the law?
JC jury delivers $251K verdict against J.C. Penney, Parkdale Mall
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County jury recently delivered a $251,894.58 verdict against J.C. Penney and Parkdale Mall following the civil trial of a trip and fall lawsuit.
Financial groups seek forum-selection clause appeal against Montgomery County trial court
BEAUMONT (Legal Newsline) – Financial groups have filed a petition for a writ of mandamus to compel the trial court to enforce a contractual forum-selection clause.
Oral arguments set in National Lloyds fee discovery case before Texas Supreme Court
HOUSTON (SE Texas Record) – Oral arguments are scheduled for November before the Texas Supreme Court to review a lower court's ruling to compel discovery into attorney fees in multi-district litigation in a hail storm property damage coverage dispute.
Train operator blames tractor-trailer business for wreck
&&&HOUSTON – A train operator for Kansas City Southern is suing a tractor-trailer business, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff
Mostyn non-suited from legal malpractice lawsuit
HOUSTON – When Steve Mostyn answered a legal malpractice suit brought against him earlier this year, the Houston attorney called the action “groundless” and “brought for the purpose of harassment,” requesting the court award him sanctions.
Parents, next friend blame Port Arthur man for shooting death
BEAUMONT — Two Jefferson County parents and a next friend are suing a Port Arthur man, alleging his gunshot killed their daughter.
Musician blames Royal Caribbean for injuries aboard cruise ship
GALVESTON — A California man is suing Royal Caribbean Cruises, alleging negligence led to an unsafe work environment that caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Study contends big business dominating state supreme courts, author says Texas’ laws stacked against plaintiffs
AUSTIN – A report released earlier this month purportedly analyzed the influence of big business on state supreme courts, finding high courts with multimillion-dollar elections favor corporations.
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Sept. 2 - 8 License #:27794 Assumed Name:TITAN POWERWASHING Address:1605 CORNERSTONE CT, #602, BEAUMONT, TX, 77706 Owner Name:MOLINA JUSTIN License #:27818 Assumed Name:SETX PHOTO Address:1320 IH 10 SO, BEAUMONT, TX, 77707 Owner Name:LEE BRIGGS & ASSOCIATES INC License #:27822 Assumed Name:HOLY LIBERTY WORSHIP CENTER Address:515 MAGNOLIA, BEAUMONT, TX, 77701 Owner Name:LOVE OF GOD DELIVERANCE CHURCH HOLY LIBERTY WORSHIP CENTER License #:27845 Assumed Name:A L DURHAM & ASSOCIATES Address:P O
Jefferson County 136th Court District: October 2016
JOAN CUDD V. NORMAN RESOURCES
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Sept. 6 Clean Energy Management Solutions LLC v. Cascade Energy, Inc. 2:16-cv-00995-RWS-RSP
Letter to the editor
This is a letter to the editor submitted in response to a column authored by Mark Pulliam, entitled: "The Beguiling Myth of 'Mass Incarceration'"
Brent Coon, RM&Q and others hit with $19.5M suit, insurers seek coverage payments from asbestos law firms
HOUSTON – Several high-profile Texas law firms have been sued a group of insurers, all of which claim the lawyers dipped into asbestos trusts and then failed to reimburse them for millions of dollars for medical coverage provided to their clients.
Cashier alleges convenience store operator failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — A Texas man is suing a Houston convenience store operator, alleging violation of workers compensation acts by failing to pay overtime.
Employee accuses Hyundai dealer of not paying overtime
BEAUMONT — A Texas man is suing a Silsbee Hyundai dealership, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Motorist blames towing trailer owner, driver for crash
MARSHALL — A Texas woman is suing an Louisiana towing trailer driver and his company, alleging negligence in causing a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Guest blames hotel, resort operators for injuries
GALVESTON — A Texas woman is suing Galveston hotel and resort operators, alleging their negligence caused her to fall and sustain injuries.
How lawyers scare people out of taking their meds
The television commercial begins simply: “This is a legal alert for the users of Xarelto.” Lawyers, the narrator says, are reviewing claims that the blood-thinning drug can cause “severe bleeding or hemorrhaging, stroke or even death.” If affected, viewers are advised to call a number on the screen. “You may have a case,” the speaker intones.