Monthly Archives: November 2010

Woman claims ex improperly filed divorce proceedings

A Harris County woman claims she remained unaware of her husband’s petition for divorce until she attempted to file one herself. Noelia Ayala Sunesara filed a lawsuit Nov. 19 in Jefferson County District Court against her former husband, George J. … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Jefferson County, News

Liberty County resident sues constable for using excessive force during eviction

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A Liberty County resident has filed a lawsuit against a Liberty County deputy constable, alleging he unlawfully arrested her when she asked to go get her cat during an eviction.
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Federal Court, News, Personal Injury

Medicare provider files suit over recommendation for repayment of $1.2 million

SHERMAN – An independent diagnostic testing facility and certified Medicare provider in Southern California has filed a lawsuit against a Medicare Program Integrity Contractor after the contractor stated it was recommending recoupment of more than $1.2 million from the facility. … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Federal Court, News

Wholesaler in litigation with distributor for violating contract

A Texas corporation has filed suit against the Houston company and the six individuals it claims interfered with its contract to have exclusive selling rights of certain products. Starco Impex, doing business as Wholesale Outlet, filed a lawsuit Nov. 18 … Read More »

Contract, Jefferson County, News

Security Company sued for $1.8 million after thieves disarm security system

SHERMAN – A Texas security company is being sued after thieves were able to disarm the main and back-up security systems in a Plano warehouse and steal $1.85 million in electronic inventory. SED International Holdings Inc. filed suit against JennCom … Read More »

Contract, Federal Court, News

Sleeping seaman bitten by spider sues Tetra Technologies

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Brown recluse spider

Claiming to have been bitten by a poisonous brown recluse spider in his sleep, seaman Benjamin Chapman has filed a Jones Act suit against Tetra Technologies.
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Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Man slips on algae, sues Academy for not barricading area

On his way to purchase a barbecue pit, Lynn Hymel slipped on some algae and fell. He sued Academy Sports & Outdoors, alleging the company failed to “barricade” the area to keep shoppers from slipping. The suit was filed Nov. … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Doctor files second motion to dismiss, challenges expert report

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For the second time in seven months a physician embattled in a medical malpractice complaint has filed a motion to dismiss.
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Jefferson County, Med-Mal, News

Attorneys wish to withdraw from med-mal case

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Talaska

Attorneys for plaintiffs John and Crystal Shellabarger filed an unopposed motion to withdraw as counsel on Nov. 18, leaving the couple alone to pursue their medical-malpractice complaint or find new representation.
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Jefferson County, Med-Mal, News

Summary judgment battle continues in chemical release suit

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Jones

After several hearings and two-plus years of litigation, a summary judgment battle continues in a chemical release suit against UCAR Pipeline, as the presiding judge recently bumped the case from his December docket.
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Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury