Southeast Texas Record
This blawg covers the Texas district courts in Jefferson County and Orange County.
Author: The Southeast Texas Record is a legal journal based in Beaumont, Texas.
Blawg Related Categories: Trials & Litigation • Verdicts & Settlements • States • Texas • Legal News Publication
Recent Posts from Southeast Texas Record
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Another TARP: Trial Attorney Relief Program
The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was touted as a solution to the subprime mortgage crisis and a way to stabilize our economy. However, for some it soon devolved into a slush fund, and some…
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Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of six new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Oct. 26-30, 2009. The following complaints were filed:Joseph and Julia Crow of 6860 Guess Road…
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Man blames rice mill after he falls off truck full of hulls
A man claims he broke both heels and a wrist after falling off the top of a trailer while attempting to secure a load.Todd Buchholtz filed a lawsuit Oct. 30 in Jefferson County District Court…
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Pennsylvania resident sues foreign companies in Texas over asbestos exposure
TYLER While working in Texas, Pennsylvania resident Robert Plummer alleges he was exposed to asbestos and asbestos fibers which have caused injuries to his respiratory system. He states that he is now forced to…
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Medical group sues doctor to recover practice set up costs
A Beaumont physicians group has filed suit against a local doctor, alleging he failed to reimburse the group for money it spent helping him establish a practice.Diagnostic Group of Southeast Texas claims Dr. Kenneth D.…
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Local woman sues convenience store after fall
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against Speedy Stop Stores, alleging she broke her elbow after she fell on a substance while walking through the store.Stephanie Murphy claims she was shopping for food at…
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Marshall resident claims denture cream caused zinc poisoning
MARSHALL A Marshall resident and an Arizona resident believe they are the victims of zinc poisoning and possible neurological damages caused by their ingestion of Super Poligrip Denture Adhesive Cream.Arguing the product was defective…
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Jury finds in TDCJ's favor, no damages awarded
Two former Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees alleging discrimination will collect nothing from their past employer as jurors found in TDCJ's favor on Wednesday, Nov. 4.TDCJ was on trial the past two weeks for…
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Texas SC weighs in on fees from negligent lawyers
Justice Phil JohnsonAUSTIN Clients can recover fees from negligent lawyers but only to the extent that negligence caused the fees, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on Oct. 30.The justices didn't measure the extent…
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Train conductor slips on ladder, sues railroad
MARSHALL While climbing down a tank car, a conductor slipped and fell from a ladder, hurting his right knee. The conductor believes that a slippery substance on the ladder presented an unsafe condition.Jose Natal…