Monthly Archives: September 2012

Tractor-trailer driver sued for causing wreck by failing to yield right of way

LUFKIN – A Nacogdoches woman has filed a lawsuit against the tractor-truck driver who allegedly caused a wreck by failing to yield the right of way and turning into her vehicle.  Moniqua Thomas filed suit against Lashonda Denise Combs and … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Judge Floyd puts DuPont asbestos case on try or dismiss docket

After years of appeals and a jury verdict that was later voided, a Beaumont judge has put an asbestos lawsuit against DuPont De Nemours on the court’s try or dismiss docket. Since 2007, the Southeast Texas Record has reported on … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Southern Home Health demands jury trial in injury suit

In July, Port Arthur local Joe Davis sued Southern Home Health LHC Group, alleging the negligent care of a homecare professional forced him into adult diapers. Court records show that on Aug. 20 Southern Home Health filed a jury demand. … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Man standing up on bus falls, sues

While standing up on a travel bus to throw away some trash, Roger Holland stumbled and fell when the vehicle stopped at a traffic light.  On Sept. 24 Holland and his wife Daisy filed suit against the bus company, Brazos … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

Dickinson woman sues alleged drunk driver for $1M

GALVESTON – After she was reportedly struck by a drunk driver in League City six months ago, Dickinson local Maria Moreno and her minor passenger have filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages. Recent court documents filed Sept. 25 … Read More »

Galveston County, News

Office manager’s suit challenges TWC ruling favoring dealership

GALVESTON – A League City woman has taken her former employer and the Texas Workforce Commission to court after her unemployment benefits were hindered, court records show. Jennifer Sheryl Lazerus filed a lawsuit Sept. 26 against TWC and GL Clear Lake … Read More »

Galveston County, News

Harris County man sues over chest pain caused by cast

GALVESTON – Harris County resident David Sabot claims a Friendswood podiatrist misdiagnosed his foot injury and placed him in a cast which caused chest pain, recent court documents say. A lawsuit filed Sept. 26 in Galveston County District Court asserts … Read More »

Galveston County, News

UTMB department chair sought to remove ‘foreign trained’ doctors, suit says

GALVESTON – A group of local radiologists is suing the chair of the department of radiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston over what the physicians believe is the defendant’s “goal to eliminate foreign trained [doctors].”  Court … Read More »

Galveston County, News

Rights to vehicle focus of Dickinson man’s lawsuit

GALVESTON – Dickinson resident Rene Lopez is suing Alvin local Amber Lyn Ronning Rodriguez after the latter failed to sign a special warranty deed. A lawsuit filed Sept. 21 in the Galveston County Court at Law No. 2 explains that … Read More »

Galveston County, News

Man alleges asbestos exposure caused father’s illness, death

GALVESTON – Alleging that an illness reportedly attributed to asbestos exposure killed his father, Jerry Mapp has filed a lawsuit. Recent court documents filed Sept. 18 in Galveston County District Court blame a slew of companies, including BP and Pharmacia … Read More »

Galveston County, News