News from May 2011
Woman claims injuries due to door being forcefully shut
A Port Arthur has filed a lawsuit against the woman who allegedly shut a door on her.
Mother sues insurer over kid's injuries
The mother of two minor children has filed suit against her insurance company, alleging it refused to pay for injuries her children sustained in an automobile collision.
Man claims wreck on Eastex Freeway caused severe bodily injuries
A man says his severe bodily injuries occurred after a driver failed to control his speed and struck the man's vehicle.
Woman wants either construction company or insurer to repair home
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against a construction company and her insurance company, claiming one of the two needs to reimburse her for damages caused to her home.
Texas no longer 'poster child' of lawsuit abuse, reform bill supporter says
Weekley Gov. Rick Perry has signed into law a "loser pays" lawsuit reform bill, which one supporter said will keep Texas from being the national "poster child" of lawsuit abuse.
Perry signs 'loser pays' lawsuit reform into law
Texas Gov. Rick Perry signs HB 274 into law on May 30. Perry was joined by the bill's author, Rep. Brandon Creighton, far left, and Senate sponsor Sen. Joan Huffman, far right. Gov. Rick Perry on Monday signed a bill that will implement a "loser pays" system to stop frivolous lawsuits in Texas.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of four new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, May 16-20, 2011.
Community Bank sues to recover $60k debt
A Texas bank seeks a recovery of the more than $60,000 it says it loaned to a Port Neches corporation.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, May 19-25, 2011.
60th Court District 7/2011
PATRIOT SECURITY INC VS GEORGE ADAMS
Texas SLAPPers get slapped
How often does a major piece of legislation receive unanimous approval? We're not talking about the designation of a state anthem or a state bird or the commemoration of a Cowboys Super Bowl world championship (it's been a while).
Apffel denies Buzbee's allegations in hurricane litigation fee dispute
Buzbee GALVESTON - Galveston attorney Darrell Apffel and his law firm Bettison, Doyle, Apffel & Guarino provided a local state district court their response to The Buzbee Law Firm's lawsuit against them.
Judge denies Santa Fe ISD plea to jurisdiction in termination case
GALVESTON - A local state district judge recently denied the Santa Fe Independent School District's plea to the jurisdiction.
Builder, electrician involved in breach of contract lawsuit
GALVESTON - Redwood Building and Remodeling LLC filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Kerrville electrician Wayne Cahela.
Galveston doctor sues insurer for unpaid wreck benefits
GALVESTON - A Galveston doctor is suing his insurer for not paying him sufficiently after a "near fatal" collision in Baytown more than three years ago.
Job superintendent sues contractor over Bolivar Peninsula work
GALVESTON - Hemphill resident Pat Godwin has filed suit against DAVPAT LP in an effort to recover about $170,000 for his services at the Bolivar Peninsula.
Tran firm files suit over BP litigation fees
GALVESTON - The Tammy Tran Law Firm alleges Aurora, Colo.-based Franklin D. Azar & Associates is engaging in actions and conduct it deems as tortuous interference in regards to Deepwater Horizon litigation, recent court documents say.
Benzene suit filed against Union Oil
Hyde The widow of Jasper Snyder Sr. has filed suit against Union Oil of California and Chevron USA, alleging the defendants exposed her late husband to toxic benzene.
Status hearing set in U.S. Money Reserve fraud suit
A notice of status conference has been filed in a suit alleging a customer purchased and received gold coins and fraudulently tried to a secure a chargeback on his credit card.
Mom sues daycare for traumatizing child
Gertz On behalf of her minor child, Meltasha Moore has filed suit against Carolyn Quibideaux, owner of Safari Kids, for allegedly leaving the minor unattended in a van.