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Whiplashed passenger sues oncoming driver for $1M after violent rear-end crash
A Jefferson County resident is suing a Beaumont business and its owner alleging vehicular negligence in a 2013 highway collision. Benjamin Alvarado sued Richard Design Services Inc. and Arthur Ray Richard of Nederland in Jefferson County District Court June 19, claiming liability for damages in the August 2013 accident. According to the suit, both parties were traveling eastbound on State Highway 73 on August 9, 2013.
Wal-Mart shopper faults company for PA store slip and fall
A Jefferson County resident filed a lawsuit against a Delaware-based retailer doing business in Texas over alleged premises negligence in 2014. Karen Kaiser filed a complaint against Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC in Jefferson County District Court June 19, claiming liability in April 2014 when she supposedly slipped and fell on the defendant’s premises.
Motorist couple litigates against driver over failure to yield right of way
A Jefferson County couple filed a lawsuit against a Liberty County resident alleging negligence in a 2014 traffic accident which they claim left them with serious injuries. Patrice Leday and Albert Saunders filed a complaint against Winnefred Jackson of Dayton in Jefferson County District Court July 8, claiming liability in a November 2014 intersection collision.
Texas couple initiates multi-million dollar class action suit against water heater firms
Two Harris County residents filed a class action lawsuit against two out-of-state manufacturers alleging that their products led to hazards, costly repairs, and other issues beginning in 2014. Robert J.
Widow sues Wal-Mart, insurance firms over husband’s benefits
A Harris County woman is suing a national retailer and its benefits carriers for alleged infringement of fiduciary duties in 2015. Kimberly D.
Driver alleges negiligence following flying tire accident
A motorist is suing a trucking company and its employee, alleging vehicular negligence in a collision involving an oversized tire.
Incarcerated dialysis patient sues surgeon over infection and injuries
A Henderson County resident filed a lawsuit against a Huntsville doctor asserting medical negligence in a case dating to 2011. John Crocker of Athens sued Dave Khurana in Galveston County District Court July 6, alleging liability in a series of medical procedures that he claims caused critical infection and injuries between 2011 and 2014. According to the suit, the plaintiff was diagnosed with renal failure in late August 2011 and referred to Dr. Khurana for treatment.
Driver sues U-turning cellphone user following crash
A Dallas resident filed a lawsuit against an Arizona resident alleging vehicular negligence in a 2013 Collin County, TX highway collision purportedly resulting in injuries to the plaintiff. Bernice Rooks filed a complaint against Joy Dee Larson of Phoenix, AZ, in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas July 6, claiming liability in a November 2013 Collinsville automobile collision According to the suit, Rooks was operating her vehicle eastbound at or near the 5000 block of State
Construction client claims inferior work caused major property damage
A Beaumont business filed a lawsuit against two construction firms for breach of contract in an allegedly faulty building project originating in 2012. Risinger Holdings LLC filed a complaint against Fulbright/Walker Builders Inc. d/b/a American Builders and Cardinal Glass Company Inc. in Jefferson County District Court July 1, claiming liability in alleged property damage between 2013 and 2014.
Motorist sues livestock owner over cattle wandering on road
A Mississippi resident filed suit against a Texan claiming negligence in a 2014 collision resulting from the defendant’s purported inability to control his wandering livestock in Jefferson County. Christopher Carr of Magnolia, MS filed a complaint against Michael Lanny of Vidor, TX, in Jefferson County District Court July 1, claiming liability in a June 2014 highway mishap caused by free roaming cows. According to the suit, the defendant breached his duty to control his livestock when several
Victim of three-car accident sues driver alleging negligence
A League City resident filed a lawsuit against a Harris County man for alleged vehicular negligence in a 2013 rear-end collision in Friendswood, purportedly causing personal injury and property damage to the plaintiff. Amy Rader sued Giovanni Martinez of Pearland in Galveston County District Court July 6, claiming liability in July 2013 According to the suit, Rader was operating her motor vehicle northbound on or about July 9, 2013 in the right lane of traffic in the 1500 block of Winding Way
Rear-end collision sufferer sues driver over damages
A Hardin County resident filed a lawsuit against a driver claiming legal debt in the aftermath of a 2014 motor vehicle mishap. Celenda Peppenhorst of Kountze filed a complaint against Chelsye Tyler of Silsbee in Jefferson County District Court July 1, claiming liability in a November 2014 accident which she avers left her with permanent injuries to her neck and body. According to the suit, Peppenhorst was a passenger in a vehicle headed northbound on Eastex Freeway in Beaumont on or about Nov.
Widow alleges former fiance was con artist, thief
A Mexican widow is suing her ex-fiance, alleging he swindled her out of more than $240,000.
Tenant blames building owners for sudden elevator plunge
A Galveston County woman is suing a couple over an elevator accident she alleges left her injured.
Woman takes Beaumont cop to court alleging injuries in 'false arrest'
A Jefferson County resident filed a lawsuit against a Beaumont police officer on allegations of false arrest and excessive force in a 2014 confrontation that left the diminutive 5’3” plaintiff with broken teeth and other injuries. Krystle Bob filed a complaint against Joshua Dunahoe in the Beaumont Division of the Eastern District of Texas June 19, claiming liability in the March 2014 altercation. According to the suit, Officer Dunahoe responded to a neighbor’s call to investigate a possible d
Mother takes errant driver, employer to court over child’s alleged injuries
A woman filed a lawsuit against a driver and his employer alleging vehicular negligence in a 2015 accident that she claims hurt her child. Tamesha Baylor, as next friend of minor Brooklyn Baylor, filed a complaint against Zaim Mehmedovic of Bowling Green, KY, and GRMI Logistics of Grand Rapids, MI, in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas July 2, claiming liability in a June 2015 collision.
Flight attendant sues janitorial contractor over bathroom floor slip & fall
A Houston resident filed a lawsuit against a janitorial business alleging negligence in 2013. Kay Leftwich Dohanyos filed a complaint against ABM Janitorial Services and South Central Inc. in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas July 2, claiming liability in an August 2013 slippery fall on a wet restroom floor that the suit states permanently rendered the victim unable to work. According to the suit, the defendant was contracted to perform custodial services in the Continenta
Intoxicated inmate charges officer with excessive force
A Bowie County resident filed a lawsuit against a Collin County police officer for alleged excessive force in 2013 when his restraint of the woman while in custody resulted in physical injuries. Veronica Anne Jones filed a complaint against Billy McIntosh in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas July 1, claiming liability in a July 2013 jail incidence of violence which purportedly left the plaintiff with serious injuries including broken bones and teeth. According to the suit,
Victim of rear-end collision sues driver over damages
A League City resident filed a lawsuit against an individual for liability in a 2014 roadway incident in Galveston County. Omar Khosravi filed a grievance against James C.
Woman sues dentist for removing healthy tooth
A Galveston resident filed a lawsuit against a dentist alleging professional negligence in her 2013 treatment. Rebekah Faircloth filed a complaint against Dr. Charles Scruggs d/b/a Dr. Charles Scruggs P.C., and Gulf Coast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Texas City in Galveston County District Court July 1, claiming liability in September 2013 when planned surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth allegedly resulted in permanent injuries to the plaintiff. According to the suit, Scruggs performe