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Non-suit filed in slip & fall alleging ‘larger mat’ needed to cover up slick...
AdamsA notice of non-suit has been filed in litigation alleging a “larger mat” would have prevented injuries resulting from a slip and fall at a nursing home. As previously reported, Pamela Licatino...
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Barge inspector thrown from gangway, sues marine companies
BernsenAfter finishing his barge inspection, Michael Stelly claims he stepped onto a gangway which gave way and nearly tossed him into the water. On March 4 Stelly filed suit against OilTanking of...
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Slip-and-fall suit against Kohl’s slated for April trial
caution-wet-paintLitigation brought by Felisha Davis, who claims she slipped on some wet paint at Kohl’s Department Store and broke her arm, has been slated for trial in April. As previously...
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Med-mal against Christus abated
Christus Hospital St. ElizabethA case alleging a baby was born with severe brain damage because of a lack of treatment has been abated. Brittany Stevens, on behalf of Ju’Kaylen Chretian, filed suit...
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Seafarers’ Center of Beaumont awarded $325K default judgment
LIndsayA $325,000 default judgment has been awarded to the Seafarers’ Center of Beaumont, which sued John Eric Lindell, a Nederland based certified public accountant, for failing to maintain the...
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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Patent-lightbulbMarshall Division March 12 • Packet Intelligence v. Huawei Device USA Inc. et al Case No. 2:13-cv-00203 Packet Intelligence is a Texas limited liability company with its principal...
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Thanks for dragging Beaumont through the mud again, Brent!
our-viewIn June 2010 we commented on this famous quote about publicity, attributed to P.T. Barnum and others: “I don’t care what the newspapers say about me as long as they spell my name right.” We...
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Colonial Insurance sues to recover benefits paid to injured motorist
wrecked-carAs subrogee of Felicia Therrien, Colonial County Mutual Insurance Co. has filed suit against Gloria Roy in order to recover benefits paid to its insured following an automobile collision....
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TMC Transportation sued after driver allegedly struck car three times
rearend_crashAlleging they were involved in a hit and run, Eddie Wesie and minor T. Wesie have filed suit against Melvin Ross and TMC Transportation. The suit was filed March 7 in Jefferson County...
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Legally Speaking: Free legal advice, from people who learned the hard way
BrowningSomeday, I’ll be tempted to write a book full of practical advice for young lawyers just starting out in their careers. But until then, I’m content to pass along some legal pointers from...
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Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
foreclosure• Capital One has filed an application for home equity foreclosure on the property of Roland Dugger, located at 5385 Oriole Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77707. The application was filed March 14...
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New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Open_sign-150License #: 82872 Assumed Name: HERNANDEZ CLEANING Business Type: PROPRIETORSHIP Date Filed: 3/07/2013 Owner Name: HERNANDEZ, MARCO License #: 82873 Assumed Name: KAT’S MEOW SALON...
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PAISD, superintendent sued by former principal
paisd logoThe former principal of Booker T. Washington is suing the Port Arthur School District and Superintendent Johnny Brown, alleging she was demoted after exercising her right to free speech....
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Discrimination suit against Motiva slated for September trial
HambrightA September trial has been slated in litigation brought against Motiva Enterprises, which alleges the company discriminated against a black Port Arthur woman by allowing a white male certain...
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Mortgage company says Beaumont woman defaulted on loan
McKinneyA mortgage company has filed suit against the Beaumont woman who has allegedly defaulted on her loan and who refuses to surrender her manufactured home to the company. 21st Mortgage Corp....
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Record columnist receives Texas Bar Foundation award
BrowningSoutheast Texas Record columnist John G. Browning has been named the winner of the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2013 Dan Rugeley Price Memorial Award. The award is presented annually to a recipient...
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Bill would crack down on predatory practices of third party lawsuit lenders
MillerAUSTIN – A central Texas lawmaker has authored a bill aimed to crack down on predatory practices by the state’s lawsuit lending industry. State Rep. Doug Miller, (R-New Braunfels), is the...
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House panel examines ‘Litigation Abuses,’ CAFA, contingency fee agreements
MilitoWASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Third-party financing. Contingency-fee counsel. Forum shopping. Fraudulent joinder. These were just a few of the topics addressed during a House subcommittee...
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Former Roman Forest police officer’s lawsuit claims city terminated him...
RosenbergHOUSTON – A Texas City man says he lost his job with a Montgomery County law enforcement agency because of his age and has filed a lawsuit. Recent court documents filed March 8 in Houston...
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Hospital claims woman defaulted on loan payments
Christus Hospital St. ElizabethA hospital system claims a doctor failed to properly comply with the terms of a loan and now owes the hospital more than $300,000. Christus Health Southeast Texas, doing...
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