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


Aug. 10

  • Ann Bankston vs. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association et al

    PA - Steve Mostyn, J - Donald Floyd

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    E184-640

  • Roberto Jacobo vs. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association et al

    PA - Rocky Lawdermilk, J - Donald Floyd

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    E184-641

    Aug. 11

  • Sandra Valery vs. Voyager Indemnity Insurance Co.

    PA - Steve Mostyn, J - Donald Floyd

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    E184-645

  • Chunghee Kim vs. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association et al

    PA - Steve Mostyn, J - Donald Floyd

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    E184-646

  • Kylee Robertson et al vs. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association et al

    PA - Steve Mostyn, J - Bob Wortham

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    A184-647

    Aug. 12

  • Charlette Champagne vs. Casa Ole

    PA - Brett Thomas, J - Bob Wortham

    A Nederland woman claims she broke her wrist after falling on the floor of a Mexican restaurant.

    Champagne says she was eating at the Casa Ole located at 4801 Twin City Highway in Port Arthur with her husband on May 10 when she fell on water.

    "Unknown to Mrs. Champagne, the employees mopped the aisle between her table and the front of the store," the suit states. "No warning signs were posted, and due to the lighting and the color of the floor, Mrs. Champagne was unable to see the water."

    In addition to a severely broken left wrist, Champagne claims she has endured anxiety, pain and illness, incurred medical costs and experienced physical pain and suffering. According to the complaint, she also suffered mental anguish, physical impairment, loss of earnings, loss of consortium and disfigurement.

    A184-648

  • Minnie Davis et al vs. Voyager Indemnity Insurance Co.

    PA - Steve Mostyn, J - Gary Sanderson

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    B184-649

  • Carol Guillory et al vs. Clairmont Beaumont et al

    PA - Rocky Lawdermilk, J - Milton Shuffield

    The administratrix of the estate of a deceased woman says the woman died at the hands of a Harbor Hospice nurse who allegedly abused her and caused her more than 50 skin tears.

    Carolyn Guillory claims Willie Lorene Williams was living at defendant Clairmont Beaumont and began receiving care from co-defendant Harbor Hospice on Aug. 1, 2007, after she was diagnosed with brain cancer.

    "On or about Nov. 23, 2007, Ms. Williams' children were notified that she had 'some places on her arm;' however, shortly after the initial contact, another phone call was made wherein the family was informed that 'the lady from Harbor Hospice has hurt your mother,'" the suit filed Aug. 12 in Jefferson County District Court states.

    According to the complaint, Williams' skin had numerous tears, and Clairmont nurses discovered the woman, her dress, sheets, covers and pillow covered in blood.

    A few days later, Williams was transferred to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, where an exam revealed she had more than 50 skin tears, the complaint says.

    Seventeen days after the initial incident, Williams died. The family is seeking wrongful death damages.

    D184-650

  • David Broussard et al vs. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association et al

    PA - Rocky Lawdermilk, J - Bob Wortham

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    A184-647

    Aug. 13

  • Linda Martinez vs. Texas State University System et al

    PA - Ryan White, J - Donald Floyd

    A Port Arthur woman says she suffered extensive injuries after she fell while dropping her granddaughter off at a child care center.

    Martinez says she was dropping her granddaughter off at a child care center at the defendants' premises on Aug. 22, 2007.

    "While attempting to exit the premises, the Plaintiff slipped and fell onto the floor," the suit states.

    Because of her fall, Martinez suffered the loss of affection, solace, comfort, companionship, society, assistance and sexual relations with her husband, the complaint says. She also suffered and will continue to suffer physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, loss of wages and loss of earning capacity and incurred medical costs, according to the complaint.

    E184-653

  • Jami Davis vs. Jennifer Dean

    PA - Giles Kibbe, J - Milton Shuffield

    On Oct. 22, 2008, the plaintiff was traveling westbound on Cardinal Drive when the plaintiff lost control over her vehicle and rear-ended the plaintiff.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant driver negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future mental anguish, pain, impairment, lost wages and medical expenses, plus attorney's fees.

    B184-659

    Aug. 14

  • Teri Segura vs. Huntsman Petrochemical Corp.

    PA - Dale Hanks, J - Bob Wortham

    A Jefferson County woman is claiming that chemical emissions near the schools she attended have caused her develop brain cancer.

    According to the complaint, Teri N. Segura's problems began after she was exposed to butadiene while attending elementary and middle schools in Groves. She attended Port Neches-Groves High School from 1990 until 1994, where she claims she also breathed in the carcinogen.

    "Such butadiene exposure was a producing and a proximate cause of her brain tumor condition," the suit states. "Teri N. Segura would show that her brain tumor has had a devastating effect on her life and has inflicted upon her great pain and suffering, both mental and physical, as well as substantial physical and mental impairment and disfigurement. She required surgery to remove the bulk of the tumor, which resulted in left-sided paralysis for approximately a year thereafter. She has suffered from epilepsy since then."

    A184-663

  • Ronald Beavers et al vs. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association et al

    PA - Gerald Eddins, J - Gary Sanderson

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    B184-664

  • James Griffin et al vs. Cherith Mayer

    PA - Dru Montgomery, J - Bob Wortham

    The plaintiff is suing on behalf of his minor daughter who was allegedly in a pedestrian incident with the defendant.

    The suit does not state how or where the incident occurred.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant driver negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future mental anguish, pain, impairment, lost wages and medical expenses, plus attorney's fees.

    A184-665

  • Troy Diggles vs. Rodger Allen

    PA - James Lassiter III, J - Gary Sanderson

    On Oct. 23, 2007, the plaintiff was operating his vehicle in Port Arthur when the defendant failed to yield the right-of-way at a red light and struck him.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant driver negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future mental anguish, pain, impairment, lost wages and medical expenses, plus attorney's fees.

    B184-668

  • Erick Cole vs. Felipe Hernandez

    PA - James lassiter III, J - Milton Shuffield

    On Oct. 13, 2007, the plaintiff was operating his vehicle in Port Arthur when the defendant ran a stop sign and struck his vehicle.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant driver negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future mental anguish, pain, impairment, lost wages and medical expenses, plus attorney's fees.

    D184-669

  • Rodney Roberson vs. William McCall

    PA - James lassiter III, J - Milton Shuffield

    On Oct. 13, 2007, the plaintiff was operating his vehicle in Port Arthur when the defendant rear-ended him at a red light.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant driver negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future mental anguish, pain, impairment, lost wages and medical expenses, plus attorney's fees.

    D184-670

  • Robert Dammon et al vs. Texas Farm Bureau Underwriters

    PA - Steve Mostyn, J - Donald Floyd

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    E184-672

    Aug. 17

  • Todd Freeland vs. Consumer County Mutual Insurance Co.

    PA - John Parsons, J - Bob Wortham

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    A184-678

  • Nancy Hebert vs. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

    PA - Steve Mostyn, J - Bob Wortham

    The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its agents for denying at least a portion of the plaintiff's Hurricane Ike policy claim.

    The plaintiff alleges the defendant is guilty of several Texas Insurance Code violations and of violating the DTPA.

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

    A184-679

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