News from July 2013
Texas GOP senators seeking applicants for federal judicial vacancies
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, both Texas Republicans, announced this week they are accepting applications for six federal judicial vacancies in the state.
Texas lawmaker makes bid for AG official
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) — Texas lawmaker Dan Branch made his bid for state attorney general official this week.
Truck dispatcher sues employer for not paying overtime wages
MARSHALL - A truck dispatcher has filed a collective action lawsuit against his employer claiming that he was not paid overtime wages.
Kmart shopper sues after slipping and falling
TEXARKANA- After slipping and falling while shopping, a Bowie County woman has filed a lawsuit against Kmart claiming they failed to warn shoppers about the dangerous conditions on the premises.
Man says unable to drive truck because of uncontrollable shaking
A Beaumont man claims he has been able to drive his truck after Chrysler failed to fix a fractured tie rod ball stud that causes his truck to shake uncontrollably at speeds of more than 70 miles per hour.
CACH sues PA man to recover $16K credit card debt
CACH LLC has filed suit against Port Arthur resident Michael Scott, claiming the defendant has defaulted on a credit account and now owe more than $16,000.
Bo-Mac asserts contributory negligence in case alleging loose load caused injuries
Bo-Mac Contractors is asserting contributory negligence in a suit brought by Joseph Lemelle, who sued the company for injuries he received re-securing loose freight loaded by the company’s employees.
Nederland Glass declares bankruptcy in personal injury
Nederland Glass, who was sued by Kevin Armstrong after he tripped over some wood while installing a window, has filed a notice of bankruptcy.
Plaintiff’s claim for unseaworthiness dismissed
Ensco Offshore recently had its motion to dismiss claim for unseaworthiness granted in a Jones Act suit.
Capital One sues over $13K debt
Capital One National Association has filed suit against Beaumont resident Niquette Piazza, alleging the defendant owes more than $13,000 on a past due credit account.
Trip and fall suit filed against Raceway
Beaumont local Beryl Kibodeaux has filed a trip and fall lawsuit against a Beaumont gas station.
Wal-Mart employee told plaintiff to ‘go ahead and sue’ after slip and fall, suit claims
After a Wal-Mart employee told her to “go ahead and sue” following a slip and fall at a local store, Jennifer Atkins went ahead and did just that.
Man sues Entergy for $1M after shock in yard
Seeking more than $1,000,000 in damages, Montgomery County resident Fernando Ponce has filed suit against Entergy Texas, alleging he received an electrical shock while in his backyard.
Renaissance Hospital sued for not paying for security services
S&S Investigations and Securities has filed suit against Renaissance Hospital Groves, seeking to collect $40,000 for services rendered.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83581
Patent Novelpoint Tracking
Marshall Division
Man accused of stealing more than $600K from ATMs says he is being slandered
A Fort Bend County man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging it caused him to be wrongfully arrested after accusing him of stealing more than $600,000 from ATM machines.
Trucking company sued after truck driver causes wreck on Highway 315
MARSHALL - A Texas resident is suing a trucking company for hiring an incompetent driver after the truck driver crossed the center stripe and struck his vehicle while he was driving on Highway 315.
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for September 2013
CONEX HOLDINGS INC V. WELLS FARGO BANK NA ET AL
Med-mal trial to focus on doc’s alleged botched surgery
A medical malpractice trial this week will center on a woman’s claim that her doctor somehow botched her surgery.