American Petroleum Institute concerned about EPA refinery rules
refinery.jpg WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- An American Petroleum Institute official has expressed concern about new rules for refineries the Environmental Protection Agency is implementing. Read More »
View ArticleThird party defendants dismissed in refinery worker’s suit over chemical burns
In June 2010, Charles Wilson sued ExxonMobil, alleging he should have been warned of a dangerous chemical inside a pipe that caused significant burns to his arm. In turn, ExxonMobil brought a third...
View ArticleEPA’s popularity possibly waning
rahall.jpg Rahall WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama administration's Environmental Protection Agency has managed to antagonize not only its foes but now might also be alienating its...
View ArticleBidding war over tree removal project leads to litigation
oak.jpg GALVESTON - Claiming a company run by a former employee misrepresented itself to win a contractual bid from the city of League City, Environmental Tree and Design Inc. has filed a lawsuit....
View ArticleEPA regional chief resigns over ‘crucify’ comment
abbottblue.jpg Abbott DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Al Armendariz, the Environmental Protection Agency's Region 6 administrator, resigned Sunday after remarks he made in 2010 became public. Read More »
View ArticleWorker sues Miller Environmental Services after vacuum hose falls on him
Liberty County resident Byron Eckhart is suing Miller Environmental Services, alleging a vacuum hose fell on him while on a job. The suit was filed June 14 in Jefferson County District Court. According...
View ArticleLawyer losses out to businessman in bid for 14th Congressional seat
weberrandy-mug.jpg Weber A small business owner, not a lawyer, will square off against Democratic challenger Nick Lampson for the right to represent the 14th Congressional District in Washington, D.C....
View ArticleState Farm sued for not paying underinsured benefits
munched-car.jpg Vidor resident David Watson is suing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance, alleging the company did not pay him all the benefits he sought following an automobile collision. Read More »
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