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Consumer alleges credit report agency provided false information
HOUSTON – A Texas consumer is suing a credit report agency, alleging its report on his credit contained false information.
Insurance companies clash over coverage in crash
HOUSTON – An insurance company is suing a competitor, alleging the defendant should pay costs incurred in defending a motorist involved in a crash.
Worker alleges former employer won't allow him to pursue other work
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County man is suing a former employer in an effort get out of a contractual work agreement.
Woman alleges she was injured at Family Dollar store
BEAUMONT – A woman is suing a discount store for more than $1 million over a claim that she suffered injuries when an employee mishandled some merchandise that hit her from behind.
Rosharon woman alleges she was terminated after taking second maternity leave
HOUSTON – An events and catering manager has sued her former employer over a claim that it fired her right after she took maternity leave for a second time in retaliation.
Woman sues hotel chain over alleged injuries suffered in an elevator
BEAUMONT – A Garland woman is suing the owners of a chain of hotels, claiming that she suffered injuries when an elevator she was in at a hotel in Beaumont unexpectedly fell several floors.
Family alleges doctor's botched surgery led to death
BEAUMONT – A family is suing a Jefferson County doctor, alleging a botched gallbladder removal surgery led to the death of a relative.
Jefferson County man seeks more information over chemical exposure
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County man and his wife have filed a petition to determine if the husband should file a claim over alleged injuries he suffered after being exposed to unknown chemicals while working at an operations plant.
Marine service company alleges ship owners owe more than $214,000
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County marine services business is suing the owners of shipping vessels, alleging they owe $214,632 for delinquent berth and security services.
Engineering firm seeks to collect nearly $3 billion from Samsung drill ship
HOUSTON – A Houston engineering company is suing Samsung in an effort to collect more than $2.8 million in contractual repair fees.
Ship worker blames Wagenborg Shipping for injuries aboard vessel
BEAUMONT – A Nederland man is suing a Dutch shipping company, alleging negligence after he said he suffered injuries aboard one of the defendant's vessels.
Patient alleges Jefferson County doctor over-prescribed anti-psychotic drug
BEAUMONT – A Port Arthur patient is suing a Jefferson County doctor, alleging over-prescribing an anti-psychotic drug that left the plaintiffwith a permanent condition, requiring her to wear a neck brace.
Motorist blames Schneider National Carriers, driver for accident, injuries
MARSHALL – A motorist is suing a national trucking company, alleging gross negligence after she says one of the defendant's big rigs drove through a red light and struck her car.
Ex-workers seek $265 million from Occidental Petroluem profit sharing plan
HOUSTON – In a class action complaint, former employees of Occidental Petroleum, who are also citizens of Ecuador, are suing the company, alleging they are owed more than $265 million from a statutory profit sharing plan.
Beaumont woman blames CST Corner Store for fall, injuries
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont woman is suing a local convenience store, alleging negligence for injuries she says suffered during a fall at the store.
Mechanic alleges Cat5 Resources failed to pay overtime wages
BEAUMONT – A Texas man is suing a Jefferson County telecommunications engineering company, alleging not paying overtime compensation.
Beaumont woman blames Weingarten Realty for fall
BEAUMONT – A Beaumont woman is suing a realty company, alleging negligence over a slip and fall at the defendant's office.
New Jersey business alleges Showcase Systems shipped incorrect Coke bottling equipment
TYLER – A New Jersey equipment manufacturer is suing a Carthage business, alleging it shipped the wrong piece of bottling equipment to Coca-Cola Puerto Bottlers and refused to correct the problem.
Port Arthur homeowner alleges Allstate failed to pay for flood damage
BEAUMONT – A Port Arthur homeowner is suing Allstate Insurance, alleging breach of contract in connection with a flood insurance policy.
Worker blames Choice Exploration for injuries suffered in fire
BEAUMONT – A Texas worker is suing a Jefferson County industrial facility, alleging negligence for injuries he says he suffered from a ``blow-out” fire.