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Recent News About Baylor
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Jefferson County’s civil courts to start overseeing drug cases in 2020, Judge West says change will save county ‘a lot of money’
BEAUMONT – The old lines separating district court responsibilities in Jefferson County are starting to fade a bit, as several courts that primarily handle civil litigation will now start hearing drug-related cases. -
Jefferson County jury dishes out $17 million verdict against Genesis Energy, lawsuit handled by attorney Clay Dugas
BEAUMONT – Following a three-week trial, a Jefferson County jury awarded a local man more than $17 million in damages for injuries he received when a truck driver for Genesis Energy slammed into the rear of his smoking vehicle. -
St. Luke's Medical Center employee alleges denial of promotion due to race
HOUSTON — A post anesthesia care unit (PACU) worker at CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center alleges he was discriminated against due to his race, after he was passed over for a promotion that was given to Caucasian coworker with less education and health care experience. -
$5M default judgment issued in gold coin lawsuit
BEAUMONT – A default judgment of more than $5 million was recently handed down in a lawsuit brought over the purchasing of rare and collectible coins. -
Trans Lease moves to dismiss lingering collision suit, case was tried in July
BEAUMONT – More than three months have elapsed since a jury awarded a pair of Georgia residents $17,000 in damages for injuries they received in an automobile collision – yet, as of Nov. 12, no final judgment has been entered. -
Dog bite led to foot amputation, lawsuit alleges
BEAUMONT – A man is alleging half of his foot had to be amputated after two dogs attacked him. -
Jefferson County jury awards $12K in damages following trial of car wreck suit
BEAUMONT – Awarded a daughter and her father $12,000 in damages following the trial of an automobile collision lawsuit. -
Oct. 18: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Oct. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Oct. 18 in the suits below: -
More than 2 dozen companies named in asbestos suit, Provost Umphrey handling case
BEAUMONT – More than two dozen companies have been named in an asbestos lawsuit being handled by the Provost Umphrey Law Firm. -
Case activity for Western World Insurance Company vs Baylor Asset Management LLC on Oct. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Western World Insurance Company against Baylor Asset Management LLC on Oct. 18. -
Let TWIA have its say!
Insurance litigation firm Daly & Black is responsible for more than two thirds of the 300+ Hurricane Harvey lawsuits filed against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. That’s a lot of cases to litigate. Surely, it would be more efficient and less time-consuming to try them all at once. -
Wow Foods employee claims manager threatened to fire her for not buying booze
BEAUMONT – Wow Foods Concepts is being sued by an employee claiming that she was threatened with termination if she did not buy offsite alcohol for a manager. -
Judge Wortham stays six TWIA suits without hearing, Daly & Black wants cases moved to MDL
BEAUMONT – Earlier this month, Judge Baylor Wortham, 136th District Court, stayed six Hurricane Harvey lawsuits without having a hearing on the matter. -
Houston couple accuses medical group of unfair debt collection practices
HOUSTON — A Houston couple is suing a medical group, alleging they were victims of unfair debt collection practices. -
Relative alleges medical providers' negligence caused child to die
HOUSTON — A relative is suing a number of medical providers, alleging a child died due to the defendants' negligence. -
Woman injured lifting box of batteries, sues Advance Auto Parts for $1M
BEAUMONT – A local woman is suing Advance Auto Parts for injuries she allegedly received after lifting a box of batteries. -
Goodrich names in asbestos suit, Provost Umphrey handling case
BEAUMONT – Goodrich has been named in an asbestos lawsuit brought through the Provost Umphrey law firm. -
Aug. 19: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 19
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Aug. 19 in the suits below: