News from April 2015
Continuance sought in slander suit between herbal stores
The Herbal Witch logo, from the Herbal Insanity website
Taco Bell non-suited from slip and fall
A lawsuit brought by a woman who slipped and fell while filling up on soda at a Beaumont Taco Bell has been dismissed.
Disaster relief company scores $1.5M default judgment
A disaster recovery company claiming it was not paid for work performed following various storms scored a $1.5 million default judgment on Monday, April 20.
City of Beaumont settles case over officer’s collision
Rather than go to trial, the city of Beaumont has opted to settle a suit brought over an officer’s collision.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County: 4/8 - 4/13
April 8 - 14, 2015
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: May 2015
VICTOR BARAHONA V. ROBERT LEON PHILLIPS
Woman alleges malpractice over hysterectomy
A Jefferson County woman is suing the doctors who performed her hysterectomy, citing medical malpractice.
Injured seaman alleges negligence over infection
A maritime worker has sued four companies, alleging negligence in an infection he contracted.
Grieving mother sues driver in fatal collision
BEAUMONT – A Louisiana mother is suing a Jefferson County woman, claiming wrongful death in a 2015 accident.
Painter blames site owners for scaffolding collapse
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman is suing several companies for damages incurred using their property in 2015.
Surgery patient sues facility for bedsores
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County consumer is suing a medical facility for alleged liability in a 2013 medical issue.
Woman accuses property firm of deception
HOUSTON – A consumer is suing a Harris County company on alleged grounds of fraud and concealment related to a 2013 property dispute.
Woman sues insurance firm alleging nonpayment of benefits
HOUSTON – A Harris County consumer is suing a Jefferson County business, alleging breach of duty in 2013.
Mutilated parrot, lying cops results in civil rights violation of Iraq war veteran, suit claims
A Tyler resident is alleging he was falsely accused and arrested for assaulting a police officer after finding his pet parrot had been “mutilated.”
Mother seeks compensation for girl's injuries
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County mother is suing a woman on alleged grounds of liability in a 2014 incident involving her daughter.
Parents sue refinery over dust storm
GALVESTON – A Galveston County couple is suing an oil company on grounds of alleged damages in a 2015 incident.
Company seeks contract resolution
GALVESTON – A Galveston County chemical manufacturing company is suing a Michigan firm to resolve a contractual disagreement.
Disabled minority worker sues employer
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman is suing a Delaware-based insurance company for alleged disability discrimination.
Man accuses Denton police officers of excessive force
SHERMAN – A man is suing the Denton police officers he alleges unlawfully arrested him while using excessive force.