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Father alleges negligence for injuries to self, children in auto collision
A Galveston father, on behalf of himself and two minors, is suing a motorist, alleging liability in a motor vehicle collision.
Businesswoman claims libel, petitions court for restraining order against troubled stepson
A Montgomery County woman filed a lawsuit against her stepson alleging public defamation negligence in 2014 and thereafter. Theresa Roemer filed a petition against Maximillian Roemer of Galveston in Galveston County District Court June 29, seeking injunctive action to prevent him from engaging in public defamation, and claiming he is in violation of a previous settlement agreement between them made in August 2014. The suit states that the defendant is 32, single, unemployed and troubled.
Businessman sues Nacogdoches chief deputy alleging defamation and drug smuggling rumors
A resident filed a lawsuit against the chief deputy of a municipality alleging harassment and defamation in an undated complaint. Chet Driver filed suit against Stephen Godfrey of Nacogdoches in Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas June 24, claiming liability during an unspecified time period. According to the suit, Godfrey mistakenly told community members that the plaintiff owns a marijuana farm in California.
Disabled worker sues JDW Services following unlawful discharge
A Gregg County resident filed a lawsuit against his company for alleged employment law infringements in his 2013 dismissal. Gerardo Martinez filed a complaint against JDW Services Inc. in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas June 25, claiming violation of disability law in October 2015.
Woman injured in high-speed collision, sues USA Town Car Service
A woman filed a lawsuit against a Houston business and its owner alleging of breach of duty and negligence in a 2014 motor vehicle collision resulting in the plaintiff’s missing a flight, sustaining injuries, and incurring expenses for physical rehabilitation. Barbara McIlveen of La Marque filed a complaint against Jay Kuo Foo individually and d/b/a USA Town Car Service in Galveston County District Court June 22, claiming liability in the October 2014 mishap. According to the suit, McIlveen hi
Couple alleges negligence in rear-end collision
A Jefferson County couple is suing a Nederland driver, alleging negligence in an auto accident.
Car wreck victim alleges negligence caused injuries
A Jefferson County man is suing a driver, alleging negligence in a car wreck in Beaumont.
Credit union seeks to foreclose on property
A Jefferson County credit union is suing for foreclosure against a Beaumont couple, alleging breach of fiduciary duty in a home equity loan.
Genesis Marine seeks declaratory judgment in possible hoax
A Houston-based marine company filed suit against a Florida man alleging fraud in his 2013 hiring and subsequent employment during 2014. Genesis Marine filed a complaint against Randal S.
Trio sues Beaumont and driver over injuries in motor collision
Three individuals filed a lawsuit against a municipality and its employee alleging negligence in a 2013 automobile crash that they claim severely injured them. Joshua Bean, Nancy Hulett and Elizabeth Alexander filed a complaint against the City of Beaumont and Edward Stuart in Jefferson County District Court June 16, claiming liability in a December 2013 collision.
Beaumont property owner seeks protection from demolition
A Jefferson County citizen filed a lawsuit against a municipality seeking protection and injunctive action against the defendant to save the property he acquired in 2014 from demolition. Sergio Escobedo filed a complaint against the City of Beaumont in Galveston County District Court June 18, requesting a restraining order against the jurisdiction to prevent it from razing property he bought in September 2014 with the intention of renovating it for commercial use. According to the suit, Escobe
Church takes three men to court alleging fraud
A Beaumont church filed a lawsuit against three men on grounds of alleged property conversion in 2013. New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, an unincorporated church acting through trustee Joe Lewis, filed a complaint against Houston residents Cecil Phillips, Andrew Watkins and Rodney Thomas in Jefferson County District Court June 11, claiming fraud in a June 2013 attempt to convey the church property to a business entity. The complaint claims that the defendants tried to transfer ownershi
Couple alleges driver drove against traffic, caused injuries
A Beaumont couple is suing a Walker County duo, alleging vehicular negligence in a motor vehicle accident.
Bank charges firm with delinquent indebtedness in loan
A financial institution filed a lawsuit against a consulting company and its principal for alleged fiduciary negligence in 2015. Community Bank of Texas NA filed a complaint against Essential Medical Consultant Corporation d/b/a Essential Medical Diagnostics and d/b/a DKA Solutions of Bellaire, and Tracey M.
Driver litigates against motorist who collided with him in failed turn
A Galveston County resident filed a lawsuit against a motorist for alleged vehicular negligence in a 2014 crash that resulted in. Bryan Naghi of Richmond, TX filed a complaint against Carl Bruce Wright of Texas City in Galveston County District Court June 18, claiming liability in an April 2014 motor vehicle incident.
Insurer blames plumbing subcontractor for building damage
A Pennsylvania insurance firm is suing on behalf of its clients against a Houston plumbing business, alleging professional negligence in a property damage case.
Injured woman alleges fraud from insurer in rollover crash
A Galveston County woman is suing her automobile insurer, alleging violation of federal and state commerce law.
Husband and wife claim injuries in broadside collision, sue Texas Wildlife Department
A Galveston couple filed a lawsuit against a municipal department for its employee’s alleged vehicular negligence in a 2013 highway crash. Rafael Gutierrez and Alexis Gutierrez filed a complaint against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department of Austin in Galveston County District Court June 8, claiming liability in a June 2013 accident.
Disabled worker alleges discrimination against Imagenet Consulting
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against his Oklahoma-based employer claiming that its unlawful disability discrimination in 2013 cost him three-quarters of his retirement benefits and impacted his family’s well-being. Troy Maierhofer filed a suit against BMI Systems Corporation d/b/a Imagenet Consulting LLC, doing business in Dallas, in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas June 17, claiming disability law violation in a September 2013 employment matter. According to
Three accident victims take driver to court for failed u-turn maneuver
Three Galveston County residents filed a lawsuit against an Oklahoma man for alleged vehicular negligence in 2013.