Monthly Archives: February 2013

Motion to dismiss denied in suit over man’s fuse burns

February 28, 2013 4:51 PM
By David Yates

Although American Educational Products claims not to do business in Texas, a Beaumont judge recently ruled that it has jurisdiction over the case, since the company sells to Texans online. As previously reported, Kyle, Larry and Deborah McCarver filed suit … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Alleged intoxicated driver settles suit for $14K to ‘buy peace’

February 28, 2013 4:45 PM
By David Yates

A Nederland man, who allegedly was driving while intoxicated, has settled an automobile collision suit for $14,000 in order to “buy peace.”  Individually, and as next of friend of Rachel Rodriguez, Misty Rodriguez filed suit against Ryan Johnson on March … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle

Discover Bank sues Vidor man for delinquent account

February 28, 2013 4:43 PM
By David Yates

Discover Bank has filed suit against Vidor resident Paul Sergeant, seeking to collect on a past due account.  The suit was filed Feb. 12 in Orange County District Court. According to the lawsuit, the parties entered into a card member … Read More »

Contract, News, Note/Debt, Orange County

Orange County woman alleges manufactured home filled with mold

February 28, 2013 4:41 PM
By David Yates

Orange County resident Mary Bouley has filed suit against Oak Creek Homes, alleging the manufactured home she was sold has numerous defects.  The suit was filed Jan. 30 in Orange County District Court. According to the lawsuit, on Sept. 16, … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Contract, News, Orange County

CACH sues Orange local to recover $11K credit card debt

February 28, 2013 4:38 PM
By David Yates

CACH LLC has filed suit against Orange resident DM. Hunt, claiming the defendant has defaulted on a credit account and now owes more than $11,000. The suit was filed Feb. 12 in Orange County District Court.  According to the suit, … Read More »

Contract, News, Orange County

Woman trips in dark parking lot, sues Total Petrochemical

February 28, 2013 4:35 PM
By David Yates

Beaumont local Bridgette Robinson has filed a lawsuit against Total Petrochemical & Refining USA, alleging she tripped in a poorly lit parking lot. The suit was filed Feb. 21 in Jefferson County District Court. According to the lawsuit, on Sept. … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Woman trips over shoe while shoe shopping, sues Dillard’s

February 28, 2013 4:34 PM
By David Yates

While shoe shopping at Dillard’s, Dora Hudspeth tripped over shoes near the seating area.  On Feb. 25 Hudspeth filed suit against the department store in Jefferson County District Court, alleging she should have been warned of the unsafe condition of … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Doc accused of causing hearing loss seeks to compel discovery

February 26, 2013 12:41 PM
By David Yates

A physician defendant is seeking to compel discovery in a medical malpractice suit brought by a Port Neches man, who claims he suffered nearly complete hearing loss in his left ear after the doctor ruptured his eardrum when he was … Read More »

Jefferson County, Med-Mal, News, Personal Injury

Parties in roofer’s injury lawsuit seek new trial date

February 26, 2013 12:36 PM
By John Suayan, Galveston Bureau

GALVESTON – The parties in a March 2012 lawsuit stemming from a Houston roofer’s alleged fall seek approval for their unopposed motion for continuance from a local district judge.  Plaintiff Ulber Escobar and defendants Mesa Mechanical Inc., S.T.S.P. Inc. and … Read More »

Galveston County, News, Personal Injury

Depositions sought in suit against salon over finger infection

February 26, 2013 12:34 PM
By David Yates

A notice of intention to take depositions has been filed by Brenda Rogers, who sued Tic Tac Day Spa and Salon, alleging her finger became infected following a manicure.  As previously reported, the suit was filed March 8, 2012, in … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury