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Non-profit says Galveston housing authority failed to pay for apartment
GALVESTON - Nemiah Wilson and Strike Hold LLC claim the Galveston Housing Authority failed to pay a year's worth of rent, deposits and any associated damages for an apartment the non-profit organization leased after Hurricane Ike. -
Serial filer sues County Judge Walker
Walker Adding to the dozen or so suits she's filled in the past few years, Amy Modica has now lashed out against Jefferson County Judge Ronald Walker by naming him as a defendant in her latest lawsuit. -
Former employee sues Beaumont Housing Authority for racial discrimination
A relocation counselor with the Beaumont Housing Authority claims her former employer discriminated against her because of her race and gender. -
Legally Speaking: Low Points in Lawyer Advertising
As anyone who's ever watched daytime or late night television can attest, "classy" is not a word one would associate with most lawyer advertising. -
Arkansas man files 14 suits claiming discrimination by various cities, businesses
FORT SMITH, Ark. � Arkansas resident Carl Edward Myers claims that numerous Fort Smith businesses and entities have violated his rights by discriminating against him based on his race, age, disability, sex and religion. -
Stopping a serial suer
There is no absolute right to sue. Keep this in mind as you consider the inane lawsuit exploits of Amy Modica, oft-chronicled on these pages. Just because someone has the time and temperament to flood our local courts with frivolous claims, doesn't mean it should be allowed. -
Electric supplier files suit to recover payment for materials
An electric supply company has filed suit against the Housing Authority of the city of Port Arthur and a construction company, alleging it was not paid for more than $50,000 worth of materials it provided. -
Serial lawsuit filer comes out swinging for round three
In November, the Record reported that Amy Modica filed a pro se suit against former President George W. Bush and the Beaumont Housing Authority for forcing her into homelessness. -
Suit against 'sarcastic' lawyer dismissed as frivolous
Frank Calvert A lawsuit insinuating local attorney Frank Calvert verbally assaulted a woman by employing "sarcasm" was dismissed with prejudice last week. -
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Dec. 19-31, 2008 -
Woman claims local doctor's rudeness caused her to have heart attack in his office
Actor Hugh Laurie may have a television hit on his hands by playing the ultra-rude Dr. Gregory House, but a local doctor has been hit with a lawsuit for his alleged lack of bedside manner. -
Homeless woman sues President Bush over mismanagement at Beaumont Housing Authority
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against multiple housing officials, including President George W. Bush, alleging she may be forced into homelessness because of mismanagement at the Beaumont Housing Authority. -
Appeals court affirms continuation of lead paint suit against Beaumont Housing Authority
Beaumont justices looked at a 10-year-old case last week and affirmed a lower court's ruling to allow a lead paint suit against the Beaumont Housing Authority to continue. -
Houston man faces prison time for fake hurricane claim to FEMA
While thousands of residents in Port Arthur and across Southeast Texas endured hardship and headaches from Hurricane Rita, one Houston man only pretended to have damage in order to scam money from the federal government. -
Kelley, crowd turn Valero meeting into shouting match
Hilton Kelley, environmental activist, shouts at Valero Refinery officials at a public forum. PORT ARTHUR -- Earlier this year, self-appointed environmental activist Hilton Kelley tried to throw a kink in Motiva Enterprises' plans for a $5 billion expansion of its Port Arthur refinery. -
This Just In
Recent civil filings in Jefferson County District Courts, July 12-19 -
Woman sues housing authority after fall
While strolling through her kitchen, Stacy Johnson claims a loose tile gave way causing her trip and fall. Blaming her spill on the organization that provided her home, Johnson is suing the Beaumont Housing Authority/Tracewood II Apartments.