News from January 2009
Hurricane Ike suits start filtering through Orange Courthouse
In the month of December, two Hurricane Ike suits were filed in Orange County District Court -- perhaps signaling an onslaught of Ike suits are on the way.
Railroad worker claims defective switch caused injury
Bristol Baxley A railroad worker has filed suit against Econo-Rail Corporation and Trans-Global Solutions, alleging he was injured while working for the railroad.
Homeowner claims insurer failed to pay full Rita claim
Steve Mostyn A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against Capitol County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, ICA Adjusters and one of its employees, alleging she was not paid money to which she was entitled after Hurricane Rita destroyed sections of her home.
Groves man sues auto insurer over denial of uninsured motorist claim
A Groves man has filed suit against Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company and one of its adjusters, alleging he never received the money to which he was entitled after an automobile accident.
Local couple claims Farm Bureau said they were insured when they were not
A Jefferson County couple has filed suit against Texas Farm Bureau Underwriters and one of its agents, alleging the agent and the company assured them there was insurance on their property when there was none.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Orange County District Courts, Dec. 22, 2008-Jan. 5, 2009
Malpractice suit claims doctors delay of treatment caused complications
A Beaumont couple has filed suit against Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital and two of its doctors, alleging the man suffered multiple injuries after doctors delayed seeing him for several hours.
Ike victim sues Allstate for misrepresenting homeowner's policy in place
The executor of a deceased woman's estate has filed suit against Allstate Texas Lloyd's and one of its agents, alleging the agent and the company assured him there was insurance on a property when there was none.
Couple claims tax preparers misled them about reductions
A Jefferson County couple has filed suit against a Beaumont woman and three tax organizations, alleging the organizations misled the couple into believing they could receive a tax break.
Capitol County, adjusters sued over Hurricane Rita claim
Mostyn A Jefferson County man has filed suit against Capitol County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, ICA Adjusters and two of its adjusters, alleging he was not paid money to which he was entitled after Hurricane Rita destroyed sections of his home.
Ike puts GISD desegregation lawsuit on hold
GALVESTON � A local school district will have to wait a little longer before a federal judge can issue a ruling that may end a 50-year-old desegregation lawsuit.
Family claims doctors should have stopped IV bleed that allegedly led to man's death
The family of a deceased Jefferson County man has filed suit against two local doctors, alleging the physicians' negligence led to the man's death.
Beaumont woman seeks additional payment from Lloyd's over hurricane claim
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against Underwriters at Lloyd's London, Crawford and Company and one of its adjusters, alleging she was not paid money to which she was entitled after Hurricane Rita destroyed sections of her home.
Man sues windstorm insurer over denied business interruption coverage
A Jefferson County man and his business have filed suit against Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, alleging the company did not honor a claim to which he was entitled after Hurricane Ike damaged his business.
ExxonMobil, plaintiff agree to dismiss appeal before going to court
Last June, the Southeast Texas Record reported on a personal injury trial in which jurors found against Exxon Mobil and awarded plaintiff Vickie Hall $1 million for her self-mutilating injury.
Trial lawyers ask Obama to expand product liability
Barack Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-A leading national group of trial lawyers Monday called on President-elect Barack Obama to repeal a bevy of regulations that limit corporate liability.
Dell settles fraud claims with 34 states
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline)- Dell Inc., one of the world's largest computer companies, has agreed to pay $3.35 million to settle claims by 34 state attorneys general that it used deceptive financing and warranty practices.
AGs: Keep God in Obama's inauguration
Barack Obama (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-All of the nation's state attorneys general have signed onto a brief to include references to God in President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration this month.
Pennsylvania settlement could affect Arkansas class action against Nationwide
Judge Kirk Johnson TEXARKANA, Ark. � A preliminary settlement of over $540 million pending in federal court in Pennsylvania could affect a similar case against Nationwide Insurance in an Arkansas circuit court.
Local couple sues Capitol County over Rita claim
Steve Mostyn A Jefferson County couple has filed suit against Capitol County Mutual Fire Insurance Company and an adjuster, alleging they were not paid money to which they were entitled after Hurricane Rita destroyed sections of their home.