Monthly Archives: March 2012

Beaumont man sued for running red light, causing collision

Beaumont local Pamela Denise Richardson has filed suit against Terry and Barbara Clemons, also Beaumont residents, alleging Terry ran a red light and struck her vehicle. The suit was filed March 21 in Jefferson County District Court. According to the … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle

Woman, minor sue over rear-end collision

Individually and as next of friend of Amaya Selman, Ashley Selman has filed suit against Beaumont local Lisa Everett, who allegedly rear-ended the two plaintiffs two years ago. The suit was filed March 21 in Jefferson County District Court. According … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle

Defendant says alleged death threat did not cause actual injury

A defendant accused of making a death threat against a former Cardinal Health Pharmacy Services employee is asserting that the plaintiff suffered no injury as a result of his alleged conduct. On Dec. 12 Crystal King filed suit against Cardinal … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Woman alleges medical providers didn’t adequately treat burned foot

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Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital

Beaumont resident Miyoka Brown has filed suit against several medical providers, alleging the defendants did not adequately treat her burned foot.
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Jefferson County, Med-Mal, News

Second dram shop suit filed over minors’ deaths, plaintiff seeks to consolidate

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Hunter

Another plaintiff has filed a dram shop claim against Triangle Marketing.
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Dram Shop, Jefferson County, News

One injury, two suits for area man

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Matheny

In one day, Armando Flacon has filed two suits over an injury he received last May.
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Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Inspector injures knee while approaching vessel, sues Sunoco

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Matheny

While navigating a shore gangway toward a vessel, area resident Armando Falcon injured his knee.
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F.E.L.A./Jones Act, Jefferson County, News

PrimeWay sues over delinquent auto note

PrimeWay Federal Credit Union has filed suit against Beaumont resident Kathy Konter, seeking to recover more than $13,000 on a delinquent auto loan. The suit was filed March 27 in Jefferson County District Court. According to the lawsuit, on Jan. … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Note/Debt

Theater instructor alleges Lamar discriminated against her religious beliefs

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A theater and dance instructor is suing Lamar University, alleging the college discriminated against her after she failed to attend a performance embracing homosexuality.
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Civil Rights/Discrimination, Jefferson County, News

Judge upholds Texas’ 2003 tort reform

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MARSHALL, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge has upheld Texas’ cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.
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Austin/Legislature, News, Tort Reform