News from October 2013
Parties seek continuance in fall suit over missing step
Three defendant companies and the plaintiff are seeking a continuance in a suit alleging a missing bottom step caused the plaintiff to stumble and fall.
Jury clears BNSF Railroad of any negligence
A personal injury trial against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad ended with a no-negligence verdict.
East Texas woman claims medical device to prevent blood clots migrated to her heart
An East Texas woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that a medical device used to prevent blood clots failed and migrated to her heart.
Ford, local dealership sued after allegedly refusing warranty
Ford Motor Co. is facing a lawsuit over claims it did not honor a vehicle warranty.
Beaumont resident sues after car crash
A Beaumont man is suing after he was involved in an automobile accident.
Gas pump lawsuit gets new trial date
GALVESTON - The trial into a lawsuit claiming a local man and his son were doused with gas from an unattached hose will be heard on a new date.
Woman blames July accident on 'distracted' driver
GALVESTON - Webster resident Althanese Canada is suing Dickinson local Cinthya Flores following a two-vehicle accident over the summer, claiming she was rear-ended.
Father seeks $150K for son's injuries during birthday party at gymnastics center
GALVESTON - Alleging his son was injured during a birthday celebration at a Kemah gymnastics center a few months ago, League City local Billy Oubre seeks at least $150,000 in restitution.
Bacliff woman sued over side collision
GALVESTON - A Houston woman claims she was a victim of a side collision last month and has filed a lawsuit.
Galveston judge awards default judgment in stove death lawsuit
GALVESTON - The family of a man who died at his rented beach house in Galveston when he was pinned by a stove scored a default judgment against one of the defendants in their lawsuit.
Judge's order absolves Santa Fe woman sued over dog attack
GALVESTON - A late 2012 lawsuit over a dog attack came to a close in favor of the defendant, according to recent court records.
Parties in ambulance accident suit want new trial date
GALVESTON - With less than two weeks before they head into a jury trial, the parties in a lawsuit arising from an accident between a local motorist and an ambulance seek a new date.
Truck driver sued for allegedly causing deadly wreck on I-30
MARSHALL - A Bowie County woman has filed a personal injury and wrongful death lawsuit against a truck driver and a trucking company, claiming the driver was reckless and caused a deadly wreck on Interstate 30.
APAC Texas seeks summary judgment in wrongful death suit, argues woman was intoxicated while driving
The late Pamela Freeman crashed her vehicle because she was under the influence and failed to control her speed, not because her Highlander hydroplaned on a wet road like the plaintiff asserts, according to a defendant’s motion for summary judgment.
KCSR moves for summary judgment in injury suit
Kansas City Southern Railway is seeking summary judgment in litigation brought by area resident Anthony Mitchell, who sued the company for injuries he received when a ballast he stepped on gave way.
Appeals court denies writ seeking to allow Nov. 5 BISD board election
The Ninth Court of Appeals will not impede a local judge’s decision to cancel the Beaumont Independent School District’s board elections, which were set to take place on Nov. 5.
Jefferson County 136th Court District : Docket for December 2013
GERALD JOSEPH NELSON JR ET AL V. DR JORDAN MASWOSWE
Collin County woman sues debt collector for message implying lawsuit was filed
SHERMAN - A Collin County woman has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector for leading her to believe that it was filing a lawsuit against her for an outstanding debt.
Texas City man's fall during exit from charter bus results in lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Texas City couple initiated legal action against Grand Transportation Service Inc. after the husband sustained injuries while disembarking from one of its vehicles.