News from December 2012
Injured worker’s employer found to be a responsible third party
Hit Services and Fagen Inc. successfully designated plaintiff Hiawatha Ryan Jr.’s employer, Safety First, as a responsible third party to the injured worker’s suit.
Interrogatories sent to defendants in benzene suit
Although Chevron USA Claims it never employed Fred Gebauer, who allegedly died from benzene exposure, the oil company is still having discovery requests thrust upon it.
June trial slated in suit against Entergy over downed power line
In April, Beaumont police officer Ronnie Freeman sued Entergy Texas, alleging the power company failed to secure the area after a motorist struck an electrical pole, causing an explosion and a power line to fall and strike him.
Sub-contractor employee sues DuPont for on-job injury
While employed by Qualitech Maintenance, Richard Gipson Jr. suffered an on-the-job injury while at DuPont’s local facility.
Tax preparer files race, religious discrimination lawsuit
TYLER - A seasonal tax preparer has filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming that she lost her job when she requested to attend training that did not occur on the Sabbath.
Attorneys have Record reporter sworn in as witness to remove him from court
Southeast Texas Reporter David Yates while sitting in on a court proceeding earlier this week was sworn-in as a witness by one of the lawyers involved in the matter.
Man walking on roadway sues motorist who hit him
Bridge City resident Darrell Charrier is suing the motorist who struck him while he was walking on the side of a roadway two years ago.
Suit alleges Oceaneering did not properly investigate Houston man prior to termination
HOUSTON - Houston resident Gary Bledsoe claims Oceaneering forced him out of employment because of his race.
'Unlawful' arrest at Sugar Land mall leads to litigation
HOUSTON - Claiming she was falsely arrested, Fort Bend County resident Candalyn S. Bolden has filed a lawsuit.
Bank submits motion to transfer venue into former client's lawsuit
GALVESTON - A bank accused of wrongfully withholding a former client's money wants a local state district judge to send the case somewhere else, recent court records show.
Inmate says he was denied surgery for 'life-threatening' hernia, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate is pursuing legal action after his request to undergo a medical procedure he claims was necessary was denied, recent court documents say.
Houston residents sue GM over fatal 2010 wreck in Mexico
HOUSTON - A fatal two-vehicle accident in Mexico two years ago has resulted in a lawsuit, recent court records show.
Abbott: BISD, other districts not in compliance with safety standards
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said he was “shocked to learn” that 78 Texas school districts, including the Beaumont Independent School District, have failed to meet state-mandated safety measures.
Legally Speaking: Festivus for the rest of us?
Every year, it seems there are high-profile civil liberties lawsuits in which municipalities are criticized for supposedly blurring the lines between church and state with Nativity scenes on government property. But agitating for equal time for “Festivus,” the made-up holiday immortalized by TVs “Seinfeld”?
Patent experts urge preparation for March 2013 reforms
By BETHANY KRAJELIS
Man claims injuries were caused during collision
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck his vehicle.
Woman files suit against driver who collided with her vehicle
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her while he attempted to make a left turn into the intersection where she was sitting.
Man seeks documents relating to collision
A man would like the court to preserve evidence that relates to an accident in which he was involved.
Plaintiff settles Mardi Gras injury suit
A plaintiff who suffered an injury while at Mardi Gras has settled his suit.
Couple blames driver for colliding into their two separate vehicles
Two Hardin County residents claim they sustained severe injuries after a driver struck two separate vehicles they were operating.