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This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts

Oct. 28

  • Nola and Henry Gaus vs. Carr Pattern Co. and Classic Tent Inc.

    PA - Clint Lewis, J – Gary Sanderson

    On Nov. 4, 2006, the plaintiff was riding in a truck that had defendants' hoop steps installed. As he was exiting the vehicle, the steps allegedly broke in half, causing the plaintiff to fall to the ground.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendants negligently installed the steps and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.

    B182-601

  • Guy Wilson vs. Puffer – Sweiven LP

    PA – Pat McGinnis, J – Gary Sanderson

    The plaintiff claims he was injured on the job and was fired for filing for a worker's compensation claim. The suit does not state how or when he was injured. He was fired on Sept. 22, 2008.

    The plaintiff is suing for punitive damages and lost wages.

    B182-602

  • Carrie Guest and Carrie Guidry vs. Betty Watson

    PA -- , J – Milton Shuffield

    On March 25 Guest was driving east on FM 365 in Port Arthur with her mother, Guidry, when Watson veered into oncoming traffic and struck her vehicle.

    The plaintiffs allege the defendant negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.

    D182-603

  • Jeff Dyke vs. Kansas City Southern Railway Ct.

    PA – Ryan Furniss, J – Donald Floyd

    On Feb. 12, 2007, Dyke, a KCS employee, claims he was injured while cleaning the terminals on a battery set.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant negligently failed to provide a safe workplace and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.

    E182-609

    Oct. 29

  • Betty Hanes vs. Capitol County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. et al

    PA – Steve Mostyn, J –Milton Shuffield

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of her Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendant is guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.

    The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.

    D182-618

  • Betty Hanes vs. Capitol County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. et al

    PA – Steve Mostyn, J –Bob Wortham

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of her Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendant is guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.

    The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.

    A182-619

    Oct. 30

  • Tashi Kimble vs. Sonya Gray

    PA – James Lassiter III, J – Bob Wortham

    On Sept. 5, 2007, the plaintiff was driving in Port Arthur when she was rear-ended by the defendant.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.

    A182-640

    Oct. 30

  • Ophelia Green vs. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

    PA – Brian Sutton, J – Bob Wortham

    On Oct. 15 the plaintiff was shopping at a Port Arthur Wal-Mart when she allegedly slipped and fell on the store's floor, "which was in a defective condition."

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant negligently failed to maintain its premises and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.

    A182-641

  • Alberto Deleon vs. Bobby Jordan and Donna Adams

    PA – Jonathan Juhan, J – Milton Shuffield

    On Nov. 13, 2006, the plaintiff was traveling on the Eastex Freeway when Jordan, driving a vehicle owned by Adams, slammed into him.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.

    D182-643

    Oct. 31

  • Gia Chambers vs. Joseph Victorian

    PA - Jennifer Seale, J – Gary Sanderson

    On Jan. 8, 2007, Chambers was a passenger in a vehicle being operated by Victorian in Louisiana when he allegedly failed to yield the right-of-way and struck another vehicle.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.

    B182-646

  • Michael and Diane Pinchen vs. L.H. Chaney, Adam Young and Norman Lawrence

    PA – Michael Leija, J – Donald Floyd

    On Nov. 3, 2006, the plaintiff was driving on Highway 69 in Beaumont when a tractor trailer being driven by Young switched lanes and struck him.

    The plaintiff is also suing the driver's employer for negligently hiring him. The plaintiff's wife is also a party in the suit, claiming she suffered loss of services.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.

    E182-647

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