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Settled: Harassment suit against Texas A&M-Galveston
In July 2012, the Record reported on a suit brought by two employees of Texas A&M University-Galveston claiming they were subjected to harassment and abuse by an assistant department head.
Mass exodus at Provost Umphrey ignites amended suit against former attorneys, Walter Umphrey staying at of the fray so far
The Provost Umphrey Law Firm and its partners, excluding the firm’s current managing partner, have sued several attorneys who left to start their own firm.
Group applauds Paxton for filing brief in support of Kountze cheerleaders
In a recent amicus brief to Texas Supreme Court, the State of Texas asks the Court to protect the students’ rights to free speech and religious expression On Sept. 28 the Liberty Institute commended Attorney General Ken Paxton for filing the brief in the case of Matthews v.
JC suit between rental owner and renter settles
A suit brought over the sale of a rental property settled before the case could be heard before a jury.
Final judgment of $326K entered in auto collision suit
A Beaumont judge recently entered a final judgment of more than $326,000 in an automobile collision lawsuit. Elbert and Karen Choate filed suit against Donald Plummer, Vanguard Car Rental USA and National Care Rental US on July 21, 2008 in Jefferson County District Court. Erick Allen and Bertrand Ceasar were also named as defendants in the original petition.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 9/18 - 9/24/2015 License #:30503 Assumed Name:STICKY STITCHES Address:6355 MADERA LN, BEAUMONT, TX, 77706 Owner Name:CERRATO JESSICA C License #:30526 Assumed Name:JUAN JOSE CARDENAS DBA CARDENAS BROS Address:2029 9TH ST., PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77651 Owner Name:CARDENAS JUAN JOSE License #:30232 Assumed Name:CAVAZOS RANCH Address:23620 HWY 73, HAMSHIRE, TX, 77622 Owner Name:CAVAZOS ADAM License #:30541 Assumed Name:S&R MARINE REPAIR Address:3320 N.
Google, Samsung did not infringe DRM patents, East Texas jury finds
On Sept. 23 a Texas federal jury found Google and Samsung did not infringe on several digital rights management patens in a lawsuit seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.
Appeals court confirms Jefferson County summary judgment win in whistleblower suit
On Sept. 24 the Ninth Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s ruling granting Jefferson County and a justice of the peace summary judgment in a whistleblower suit brought by a former clerk, who alleges she was terminated for reporting an alteration of governmental records.
Texas AG sues to stop sale of synthetic marijuana at Houston convenience store
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has teamed up with the Harris County Attorney’s Office to stop a Houston convenience store from distributing and selling products containing synthetic marijuana.
H-E-B hit with $1M slip and fall suit
Seeking up to $1 million in damages, an area resident is suing the HEB Grocery Company for a slip and fall that occurred earlier this year.
Med Center of SE Texas objects to expert report in bedsore suit
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas recently filed an objection to the expert report supplied by a plaintiff claiming he suffered bedsores while under the care of the defendant.
PAISD asserts sovereign immunity in reinstatement suit
The Port Arthur Independent School District is asserting a defense of sovereign immunity from a suit brought by an educator alleging the district refused to renew her contract satisfactorily. Tanuya Worthy filed a lawsuit March 24 in Jefferson County District Court against PAISD alleging employment discrimination. Court records show that on July 24 PAISD answered the suit, asserting a general denial and arguing that Worthy failed to exhaust her administrative remedies before filing suit.
Judge orders Gulf Coast Machine into mediation in trip & fall suit
A Beaumont judge has ordered Gulf Coast Machine and Supply into mediation in a personal injury lawsuit.
Suit over fatal collision dismissed
A suit brought by a Louisiana mother against a Jefferson County woman claiming wrongful death has been dismissed. Earline Blakes, individually and as surviving parent of Thomas M.
Trial over rental car collision starts up
Jury selection began Sept. 21 in an automobile collision trial being held at the Beaumont courthouse.
Texas AG names Beaumont man ‘Managing Attorney of the Year’
Matt Block honored as top managing attorney for his dedication to Texas children Attorney General Ken Paxton recently recognized Matt Block in the Child Support Division’s Beaumont office for his commitment to Texas children.
East Texas businessman running for District 5 seat
On Sept. 16 Jay Misenheimer, a Smith County businessman, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Texas House District 5 in the upcoming March Primary. The seat is currently held by Rep. Bryan Hughes, who is running for Texas Senate in District 1.
Baker Hughes sues IRS for ‘illegally’ not refunding $17.6M
Baker Hughes Inc. recently filed suit against the U.S., seeking to recover $17.6 million in federal income taxes the Internal Revenue Service refused to refund.
Wal-Mart's suit over ‘irrational’ liquor ban set for September 2016 trial
A September 2016 trial has been slated in Wal-Mart's suit against the state, which claims that an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star State. Court records show that on Sept. 8 U.S.