Monthly Archives: February 2010

Texas stands up for the Bill of Rights

February 27, 2010 10:00 AM
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Everyone’s familiar with the First Amendment’s prohibition against federal intrusion on the freedoms of religion, speech, and assembly. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Home buyers claim agents concealed mold problems

February 26, 2010 2:44 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A couple claims their real estate agent persuaded them not to have an inspection on their home before they purchased it because she knew the home had mold issues. April and Charles Purgahn filed a lawsuit Feb. 18 in Jefferson … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Jefferson County, News

Passenger involved in rear-end collision files lawsuit

February 26, 2010 2:41 PM
By Michelle Massey

TYLER — Traveling down the interstate in southeast Texas, a Louisiana resident was involved in a rear-end collision when another driver was unable to control the speed of his vehicle. Yvette Riley filed suit against Georgia resident Enrique C. Patino … Read More »

Federal Court, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle

Couple claims lender rejected payments, plans foreclosure

February 26, 2010 2:35 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A Beaumont couple claims their bank has repeatedly threatened to foreclose on their home and has refused the couple’s attempts to make payments. Charles W. and Phyllis E. Turnage filed a lawsuit Feb. 19 in Jefferson County District Court against … Read More »

Foreclosure, Jefferson County, News

Women claim boy struck by vehicle

February 26, 2010 2:33 PM
By Kelly Holleran

Two women say a minor boy was injured after an automobile accident. Shalala Fletcher and Bertha Fletcher claim a minor boy, Tyrus Williams, was injured in an automobile/pedestrian accident on March 20. The Fletchers name Zachary S. Files as a … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Seaman files Jones Act suit against Marquette

February 26, 2010 2:29 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A Louisiana man claims he suffered injuries while working as a seaman on board the Mary Kay. Timothy J. Rogers filed a lawsuit Feb. 19 in Jefferson County District Court against Marquette Transportation Co. Gulf-Inland. Rogers claims he sustained injuries … Read More »

F.E.L.A./Jones Act, Jefferson County, News

LegalZoom announces plan to move regional center to Austin

February 26, 2010 2:21 PM
By Michelle Massey

AUSTIN-With the help of state and local incentives, LegalZoom has announced plans to locate its regional center in Austin. According to a press release, LegalZoom agreed to invest $1.75 million and bring approximately 600 new jobs to the region. The … Read More »

Austin/Legislature, Business, News

Man seeks compensation for underinsured driver claim

February 26, 2010 2:17 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A Port Arthur man claims his insurance company refused to pay for medical costs he incurred after being involved in an accident with an underinsured driver. Rodney Roberson filed a lawsuit Feb. 19 in Jefferson County District Court against Allstate, … Read More »

Insurance, Jefferson County, News

Couple seeks TRO against debt purchasing company

February 26, 2010 2:13 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A Jefferson County couple has filed suit against a debt purchasing company, alleging the company has reneged on an oral settlement agreement and is now attempting to sell the couple’s home. Leonard and Beverly Randle claim they had been sued … Read More »

Banking/Finance, Jefferson County, News

Suit: Car pulled from driveway, struck plaintiff

February 26, 2010 2:00 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A man has filed suit against the driver he says hit him as she was pulling out of a private driveway. Regan Lee Jones claims he was driving south on the 8700 block of Highway 347 in Port Arthur when … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle