News from September 2015
Woman sued over alleged negligence in Beaumont wreck
A Jefferson County man is suing an Orange County woman after a vehicle collision in Beaumont.
J & B Fasteners sued over alleged breach of contract
A Jefferson County nut and bolt company is suing a Houston fasteners company after it allegedly didn't deliver on contracted materials.
Texas Metal Scrap Recyclers sued over alleged negligence in workplace accident
A Port Arthur man is suing a Texas scrap metal recycling company following a workplace accident.
PAISD asserts sovereign immunity in reinstatement suit
The Port Arthur Independent School District is asserting a defense of sovereign immunity from a suit brought by an educator alleging the district refused to renew her contract satisfactorily. Tanuya Worthy filed a lawsuit March 24 in Jefferson County District Court against PAISD alleging employment discrimination. Court records show that on July 24 PAISD answered the suit, asserting a general denial and arguing that Worthy failed to exhaust her administrative remedies before filing suit.
Judge orders Gulf Coast Machine into mediation in trip & fall suit
A Beaumont judge has ordered Gulf Coast Machine and Supply into mediation in a personal injury lawsuit.
Louisiana technician sues employer, alleging negligence in workplace injury
A Louisiana technician is suing his employer, alleging negligence for injuires suffered while working on equipment.
Harris County man sues transportation company, alleging negligence in traffic incident
A Harris County man is suing a transportation company, alleging negligence in a traffic accident involving one of its employees.
Harris County man sues technology firm, alleging wrongful termination, discrimination
A Harris County man is suing a technology business, alleging termination and discrimination due to violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Houston driver technician sues transport company, alleging unpaid overtime
A Houston driver technician is suing a transport company, alleging unpaid overtime wages for services rendered.
Gentlemen's club operator claims city of Houston ruining business
The Houston District of the Southern District of Texas recently received a lawsuit that was first filed in the Harris County 215th District Court and alleges that the city of Houston enacted practices detrimental to the business of Richmond Ventures, Inc. Richmond Ventures first sued the city on July 23.
Beaumont hospital sues contractor, alleging negligence after accident
A Beaumont hospital is suing a contractor, a subcontractor and a subcontractor's employee, alleging damage caused during a renovation project.
A ‘Penney’ for your thought: Pay attention and you might not get hurt
How capacious and conspicuous must a hazard be before a person injured by it can be held accountable for not seeing and sidestepping it?
Defendant in trip & fall says plaintiff failed to heed warning sign
A Galveston hearing aid business implicated in a woman’s personal injury lawsuit recently contested the allegations against it. Galveston County District Court records note that Galco Hearing Aid Services entered an original answer into the suit by Karen Hancock on Sept 9. Hancock sued Galco and Don Mafrige in Galveston County 56th District Court last month after she purportedly sustained injuries to her arm and knee on Aug. 22, 2013, while making her way to Galco’s property. The suit says th
Apple wants texting while driving suit dismissed, says issue is for the legislature and not the courts
Arguing that distracted driving is an issue for the legislature and not the courts, Apple, Inc. formally responded to a federal lawsuit alleging it failed to design a smartphone that disables texting while driving and thus prevent a 2013 motor vehicle accident that claimed the lives of two women and paralyzed a young boy who overcame cancer. Court records show that on Sept. 17 Apple submitted a 23-page answer and motion to dismiss into the suit, filed by plaintiffs Kimberly Meador, Amos Standar
Suit over fatal collision dismissed
A suit brought by a Louisiana mother against a Jefferson County woman claiming wrongful death has been dismissed. Earline Blakes, individually and as surviving parent of Thomas M.
Trial over rental car collision starts up
Jury selection began Sept. 21 in an automobile collision trial being held at the Beaumont courthouse.
Texas woman sues Whataburger, alleging wrongful termination
A Texas woman is suing Whataburger, alleging wrongful termination from her job.
Jefferson County 58th Court District : October 2015
Jefferson County 58th Court District: October 2015 VERONICA THOMPSON V.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 9/11 - 9/17/2015 License #:29596 Assumed Name:KJL TRUCKING Address:1212 N.
Texas AG names Beaumont man ‘Managing Attorney of the Year’
Matt Block honored as top managing attorney for his dedication to Texas children Attorney General Ken Paxton recently recognized Matt Block in the Child Support Division’s Beaumont office for his commitment to Texas children.