News from April 2010
Couple blames mortgage co. for failing to pay insurance premiums
A Hardin County couple claim their Dallas-based mortgage company failed to pay homeowners and windstorm insurance premiums out of the monthly mortgage payments the couple made, causing the insurance company to refuse to pay for damages the couple sustained to their property from Hurricane Ike.
Man goes for deli sandwich, gets hit by car, sues driver
A Beaumont man claims he incurred medical bills after a driver struck him as he attempted to cross a parking lot.
58th 5/10
IMA JEAN WHITE VS JERRY JAMES
172nd 4/10
SANTOS ORTEGA VS. HORIZON OFFSHORE CONTRACTORS INC ET AL
Store manager files FMLA lawsuit against Office Depot
SHERMAN- The manager of an Office Depot claims she was demoted from her position after taking time off to deal with the death of her father.
Hutchison plans to stay and fight for Texas in Senate
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, center, announces her decision to stay in the Senate for the rest of her term. She was joined by Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, left, and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn for the March 31 announcement in San Antonio.
Abbott charges Texas developer
Abbott AUSTIN(Legal Newsline) - A developer in the Cameron County subdivisions of Los Fresnos and El Jardin has been charged by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott with violating the state's colonia-prevention laws.
Trial lawyers' group claims victory
Tarricone WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The leader of the nation's trial lawyer lobby, Anthony Tarricone, is taking a victory lap over the health care overhaul signed last week by U.S. President Barack Obama.
Defense doubtful doctor lost asbestos X-rays in Hurricane Katrina
Dr. Jay Segarra PHILADELPHIA � Radiologist Jay Segarra, fighting a contempt motion in national asbestos litigation, blames Hurricane Katrina for washing away his X-ray reports.
Pregnant woman misses doctor's appointment, sues employer after losing baby
SHERMAN-Seven months pregnant with twins, doctors considered Natalie Schroeder's pregnancy high risk. She was required to see her physician and a specialist frequently with the appointments taking roughly an hour each time.
Suit claims racially hostile work environment caused Beaumont woman to seek medical treatment
Employed as a dispatcher at Pro Field Services for nine months, Kisha Ridley states she was subjected to racial discrimination, racial harassment and a racially hostile work environment after her white male supervisor made racial slurs.
Furniture company sued after bar stool collapses
A Jefferson County woman claims she lost earnings after a bar stool she purchased collapsed when she attempted to sit on it.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 76724
Victory for thief was pivotal in NM Court of Appeals 'Hellhole' designation
Part 3 in a series on New Mexico's Court of Appeals.