News from July 2015
Minority employee alleges civil rights violations
A Harrison County man is suing a Dallas corporation, alleging unlawful employment practices that culminated in his discharge.
Bus passenger hits the ceiling, sues for damages
A bus passenger filed a lawsuit against a Beaumont business and a Florida company doing business in Texas on charges of vehicular negligence when a bumpy ride allegedly injured him in 2013.
Educator alleges Beaumont school district practiced racially motivated harassment
A Jefferson County educator is suing a municipal jurisdiction, alleging deliberate targeted racial discrimination over a seven-year period.
Pedestrian sues driver, asserting violent impact in parking lot
A Hardin County resident is suing a Jefferson County-based motorist on charges of vehicular negligence in a 2014 pedestrian accident which he claims resulted in severe and debilitating injuries.
Woman sues motorist following damages in two-car collision
A Beaumont resident is suing a driver on allegations of vehicular negligence in a 2013 two-car automobile collision.
Truck company alleges motorsports company guilty of trademark infringement
An Arizona diesel truck company is suing Unique Motorsports Inc. of Lewisville, alleging trademark infringement.
BISD sues fired auditor for $1M plus
The Beaumont Independent School District is seeking more than $1 million in damages from a fired auditor. The district filed suit against Gayle Botley on July 15 in Jefferson County District Court. According to the lawsuit, BISD contracted with Botley to perform professional auditing services, including fiscal reviews from 2011 to 2013, as well as the audit for the district’s 2007 bond program.
Former nursing facility worker alleges denial of employment opportunities
A Lufkin woman is suing a nursing facility, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Parents sue driver, insurance company to reclaim damages in child’s accident
A Dickinson couple is suing their own insurance company and a driver who allegedly struck their child while she was crossing a Galveston County street in 2014.
Restaurant worker alleges improper tip system
A Texas worker is suing his Plano employer and its owner/manager, alleging an illegal pay scheme and labor law violation.
Final judgment entered in collision suit
In March, a suit brought by a Jasper County man, who claims a truck driver struck his vehicle while he was attempting to evade a car that had come into his lane, settled before the case could go to trial. On April 14 a take nothing judgment was entered in the case, stating the parties had compromised and settled all claims, court records show.
Uninsured driver allegedly crashes into store, runs away
The insurer of a business is suing a motorist, alleging she crashed into the business, causing property damage.
Mother alleges son forced her to relinquish power of attorney while ill
A Pflugerville woman is suing her son, alleging he coerced her into giving him power of attorney while see suffered from a medical condition.
Breach of contract suit against Compass Bank removed
A Jefferson County homeowner has his breach of contract suit against Compass Bank removed to federal court. Alleging violations of state property code, trade practice and business law, Thomas J.
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Complaint accuses NFL of sabotaging fan event connected to Cowboys QB
The National Football League is the target of a federal lawsuit claiming it sabotaged a fan-oriented event that was scheduled for July. The Fan Expo, LLC, which initiated legal action against the NFL in the Dallas County 193rd District Court on July 21, charges the defendant intimidated players into not participating in The National Fantasy Football Convention in Las Vegas. According to court papers, the NFL threatened to fine and “potentially” suspend the players if they graced the NFFC. “Th
Dismissed: Appeal of $747K jury verdict following auto collision trial
A defendant found negligent in causing an automobile collision had his appeal of a $747,750 jury verdict levied against him dismissed after notifying the Ninth Court of Appeals that case had been settled. Through the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, plaintiffs Lisa Chapman and Amanda Breeden, as next of friend of several minors, filed suit against Alex and Maura Tony, Susan and Robert Saurage, and Dana Baker Jr. on Feb. 28, 2013, in Jefferson County District Court. Jeremiah Demarcus Kelly was later a
Auto collision suit against Knife River goes to trial
An automobile collision suit filed against Knife River Corp. nearly three years ago has been called up for trial.
Children of former seaman allege wrongful death
The children of a man who died as the result of injuries he sustained in a work accident are suing the employer for allegedly causing their father's wrongful death.
Widow alleges wrongful death in husband's passing
A Shelby County woman is suing Chrysler and Geico, alleging wrongful death in her husband's passing.