Even though it has been more than two years since Hurricane Rita hit Southeast Texas, suits against insurers are still managing to find their way into local courts.
Frances Chatman, who escaped the looming dangers of Hurricane Rita only to fall prey to "lumpy" floor mats while staying at a Harvey Suites Hotel, has had her suit transferred to Dallas County.
An African American nurse claims the Medical Center of Southeast Texas fired her because of her skin color, and has filed a suit against the hospital on allegations of racial discrimination.
JC Penney's at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont The remodeling company who filed suit against J.C. Penney and Royal Seal Inc. back in March claiming the retailer never paid for repairs made to local stores following Hurricane Rita has filed a motion for non-suit without prejudice.
A railroad worker lost his leg last month while aiding in switching operations. Now, James W. Murray wants compensation for his injury and has filed suit against his employer, Kansas City Southern Railway Co.
The widow of a former carpenter has filed suit against Chevron USA, claiming the oil company negligently and maliciously exposed her late husband to asbestos.
A local entrepreneur hired ADT Security Services Inc. to safeguard his business. When ADT billed Michael S. Manuel for its services, Manuel responded by filing a $75,000 suit, claiming the company misrepresented the amount owed.
Attorney Gilbert T. Adams A Jefferson County refinery worker has sued his former employer, alleging the company discriminated against him because he is transgender.
Bryan Blevins During his career as a boilermaker and general laborer, W.Z. Hutson worked around asbestos. When he developed an "asbestos-related disease," he sued and received a claim.