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Man says investment company didn't pay for roof work
A man alleges he lost nearly $5,000 after he provided labor and materials for roofing work.
Parents blame employer for son's death
The parents of a deceased man who was electrocuted after allegedly being placed on live wires blame his employer for causing his death.Dennis Deen Charters and Cathy Charters filed a lawsuit Sept. 11 in Jefferson County District Court against Source Helicopters, Rogers Helicopters and Lou Woodward.In their complaint, the Charters allege their son, Dennis Wade Charters was an electrical lineman who
Two protesters claim abuse while being peaceful
Two protesters say Wood County Sheriff's Department deputies abused them as they peacefully protested the placement of pipe across land.
Family says son wrongfully arrested, attacked
A family has filed suit against the Texas City Police Department and one of its officers, alleging a family member was brutally attacked without cause while out of town at a funeral.Alan Christopher Reed, Vernon Reed and Darlene Reed allege they were attending a funeral in Missouri. Alan Christopher Reed had decided to rent a separate car from his parents and was using it to follow his parents back
Man alleges construction company utilized used parts in renovation process
A man alleges a construction company he hired to perform renovation work utilized used products on the site.James Caffey filed a lawsuit Sept. 11 in Galveston County District Court against Dickie Jasper and Jasper Construction. In his complaint, Caffey alleges he hired Jasper Construction to perform renovation work at 6809 Fairway, Galveston, which included installing air conditioning and plumbing
Servicing company seeks foreclosure on home equity loan
Citifinancial Servicing has filed an application for an expedited order on a home equity.The company alleges respondents Leroy Alvin Conner and Veronica Lynn Conner have failed to make 21 monthly payments toward a home equity loan. The Conners live at 2711 36th St., Port Arthur, according to the complaint filed Sept. 12 in Jefferson County District Court. Citifinancial Servicing is seeking a foreclosure
Man claims termination due to age, not because of Indian chants he did around Native American boss
A man alleges he lost his job due to his age and says the company's decision to terminate him had nothing to do with the racist comments he and others allegedly made toward his boss.
Chanel files lawsuit against company allegedly infringing on its products
Chanel alleges it has lost thousands of dollars and its consumers' trust after knock-off brands tried to sell identical products under its name.
Caucasian man claims he faced discrimination by Hispanic coworkers
A Montgomery County man alleges he was fired after suffering discrimination at the hands of his Hispanic co-workers.Richard Gamel alleges he began working as a machinist for defendant Grant Prideco in Navasota. At the company, many of Gamel's co-workers were Hispanic and he was Caucasian, according to the complaint filed Sept. 12 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas. Gamel began
Couple alleges they were unjustifiably attacked by police
Two Titus County residents have filed suit against the county sheriff's office, alleging nine officers broke into their home and forced them to the ground without probable cause.Ruben Izquierdo and Maria Cordova-Batista allege nine officers from the Titus County Sheriff's Department arrived at their home at 401 West Seventh St. in Mount Pleasant on Sept. 12, 2012. The officers entered the home without
Coin company accuses Virginia man of defamation
Universal Coin and Bullion seeks money from the Virginia man whom it alleges engaged in defamatory statements against it and accused it of selling coins for more than their worth.Universal filed a lawsuit Sept. 11 in Jefferson County District Court against John Doe.In its complaint, Universal alleges Doe has utilized multiple aliases to anonymously publish and post to third parties June 10, 2014, false
Man says he was rear-ended while trying to avoid intoxicated driver
A man alleges he incurred medical costs after an allegedly intoxicated driver caused a collision.Anthony V. Tran filed a lawsuit Sept. 10 in Jefferson County District Court against Kimberlee D. Fowler, Phoebe M. Hanley and Genev A. Mayfield. In his complaint, Tran alleges he stopped and took evasive action to avoid a collision with Fowler, who was driving south on the shoulder of the northbound lanes
Woman seeks verification of livestock
A Harris County resident is asking that her horses be allowed to graze on nearly 20 acres of land in Jefferson County.Suizhao Wang alleges there are three or four horses grazing on 19.51 acres of land at 13562 Shellhammer Road. She bought half of the land in July 2013, but did not build a fence to separate it from the other half, according to the complaint filed Sept. 11 in Jefferson County District
Bank of America accused of firing woman with lymphoma
Bank of America is accused of firing a woman with lymphoma allegedly due to her age and her illness.Lohrey Henderson filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas against Bank of America. In her complaint, the 60-year-old Henderson says she began working with Bank of America Aug. 30, 2010, where she worked as an assistant vice president in the company's mortgage
Welder says termination due to racial slurs against him
A black man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he was fired after he was subjected to racial harassment.Guy Richards alleges he was working as a welder in the fabrication department of defendant Lufkin Industries, when a white foreman supervisor named Justin McMahon began using racial slurs against Richards. By March 2011, Richards had also become a foreman 9, which is a superviso
Company alleges trademark infringement on dietary supplement
Dynamic Sports Nutrition has filed suit against Vital Pharmaceuticals, alleging consumers may confuse a new medication with DSN's patented dietary and nutritional supplement.DSN alleges it developed CLEN, a supplement. Since then, Vital distributed a new dietary and nutritional product named Liquid Clen, according to the complaint filed Sept. 12 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texa
Elderly couple alleges construction company did shoddy work, overcharged
An elderly couple alleges the company they hired to renovate their home failed to adequately perform construction, leading to cracked wood and sloping deck floors.A.R. Quinn and Kaye Quinn filed a lawsuit Sept. 8 in Galveston County District Court against Steven Anderson, Meredith Anderson and Timely Remodeling and Investments. In their complaint, the Quinns allege they decided to renovate the kitchen,
Man alleges severe injuries in forklift accident
A Gregg County man alleges he endured disfigurement after he fell on the forks of a forklift.Calvin Miller filed a lawsuit Sept. 5 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas against Millis Transport.
Man alleges injuries in rear-end collision at red light
A man alleges he suffered physical pain and mental anguish after a driver rear-ended his vehicle at a stoplight.
Security company alleges it is owed nearly $70,000
A security company alleges the owners of an apartment complex owe it nearly $70,000 after it provided services for more than six months.