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Texas appeals court issues split ruling in cyclist's suit against Beaumont

By David Beasley | Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020 @ 4:50pm

BEAUMONT- A Texas appeals court issued a split ruling in suit filed against the city of Beaumont by a man severely injured when the bicycle he was riding struck a water valve street cover.
Texas appeals court upholds lower court on structured settlement claim

By David Beasley | Thursday, Jun 4, 2020 @ 10:55am

BEAUMONT -- A Texas appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling refusing to dismiss a lawsuit by an incapacitated man who sold his annuity payments to a structured settlement company.
Ninth Court affirms immunity judgment in suit brought by former Beaumont fire chief

By David Yates | Wednesday, Apr 15, 2020 @ 1:33pm

BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a judgment in favor of the city of Beaumont in a lawsuit brought by its former fire chief, Billy Fratus.
Appeals court: Non-compete clause 'unreasonable' in TENS' lawsuit against former worker

By Charmaine Little | Monday, Dec 16, 2019 @ 12:41pm

BEAUMONT -- An appeals court has ruled that a non-compete clause in an employment agreement is irrational, as it affirmed summary judgment for a woman sued for breach of contract and tortious interference after she quit her job and started working with a direct competitor.