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Wal-Mart, McDonald’s settle slip & fall suit
Wal-Mart Stores and McDonald’s have settled a suit brought by Tonya Gilbert, who sued after slipping in a freshly mopped area. Tonya and her husband Robert Gilbert filed their suit July 21, 2011, in Jefferson County District Court. Court records … Read More
Jefferson County, News, Personal InjuryAuto collision suit settles before trial
Before a jury could be selected, a Port Arthur man’s suit, which alleged a driver side-swiped his vehicle, settled. As previously reported, Abraham Mayorga filed a lawsuit March 17, 2011, in Jefferson County District Court against Eugene Martin. Two years … Read More
News, Personal Injury-Motor VehicleSettlement with facility reached over death of 60-year-old disabled patient
A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death suit against St. Giles Living Centers which alleged a lack of care caused the death of a 60-year-old mentally disabled patient. As previously reported, Brenda Pence, Lance King, Jammie King and … Read More
Jefferson County, Med-Mal, News, Wrongful DeathChild who broke arm at playground receives $30K settlement
Following five months of litigation, Ethan Blount, a minor who broke his arm when another child fell on him at a playground, has received a $30,000 settlement. As next of friend, Anna Wilson filed suit on Blount’s behalf against All … Read More
Jefferson County, News, Personal InjurySeaman settles $5M slip-and-fall suit
A Galveston seaman, who claims he slipped in some water while boarding a vessel, has settled his lawsuit, which sought $5 million in damages, against Phil Guilbeau Offshore. As previously reported, John Therrell filed his suit Oct. 28, 2010, in … Read More
F.E.L.A./Jones Act, Jefferson County, NewsGold Club settles dram shop suit
Rather than let a jury judge the case, Fannett Entertainment, doing business as Gold Club, has opted to settle a dram shop suit against the company. In August 2011, Ashley Hollyfield, a mother of two and former Gold Club employee, … Read More
Dram Shop, Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury-Motor VehicleFamily Dollar settles suit over falling merchandise
Following nearly two years of litigation, Family Dollar Stores of Texas has settled a personal injury lawsuit. As previously reported, Mary Jane Walters filed suit against Family Dollar on Jan. 12, 2011, in Jefferson County District Court, claiming falling merchandise … Read More
Jefferson County, News, Personal InjuryDebtor dismisses appeal after reaching settlement with Morrell Masonry Supply
An appeal brought by Eugenio Herrera, who was sued by Morrell Masonry Supply for allegedly refusing to pay his tab, has been dismissed due to the parties reaching a settlement. Morrell Masonry filed suit against Herrera in December 2009 seeking … Read More
Contract, Jefferson County, NewsCase over botched kidney biopsy settles
Potential jurors went home early Monday, as a medical-malpractice case brought by Anathasia Guidry, who sued several area medical providers claiming a botched kidney biopsy kept her hospitalized for months, settled before the trial could get underway. As previously reported, … Read More
Jefferson County, Med-Mal, NewsBefore trial, violent birthday bash suit settles
Rather than let a jury decide the case, a defendant opted to settle a lawsuit claiming a birthday bash turned violent when a guest was hit in the face with a plate. As previously reported, Chin Van Dang filed suit … Read More
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