News from April 2010
Lawyer feud ends up in Orange court
Orange attorney Sandee Hart is suing her former partner, a Louisiana lawyer, for not paying his fair share during their partnership.
Dishwasher who sued for skin problems loses appeal
Gary Stallworth, a dishwasher who blames his skin problems on inadequate training, has now struck out three times, as a higher court recently ruled that a lower court and an arbitrator were justified in dismissing his claims.
Galveston woman sues city over injury
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman is suing the city of Galveston and some waste companies for more than $125,000 after she fell near the parking lot of the defendants' facilities.
Pregnant hair stylist sues employer over termination, miscarriage
GALVESTON - In a recently filed lawsuit, a Galveston County stylist claims a disagreement over a hair style led to her termination and caused her to suffer a miscarriage.
LaMarque man sues Discount Tire when tire falls off
GALVESTON - Allen Teer accuses Discount Tire Company of Texas of improperly securing a tire on his sister's vehicle, which eventually led to a breakdown that injured him.
Appeals court: Operation to remove bullet is a health care issue
After Joshua Bush's lawsuit was dismissed for lacking a medical expert report, he filed an appeal last year arguing that a physician attempting to remove a bullet from a patient's head without his consent is not a medical malpractice issue.
Man injured in portable toilet files lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Harris County man has filed suit against a Clute-based material supply company for injuries to his right arm and wrist he suffered after using the restroom.
Bungee Fun sued after jumper dangles on ride
GALVESTON - A Jefferson County man claims he sustained internal and spinal injuries while he was suspended in midair during a bungee ride, recent court documents say.
BISD circumvents judge's South Park order by using general funds
After a nine-month legal battle, demolition of South Park Middle School began on April 2. On Good Friday, a massive backhoe crushed the front steps leading up to South Park Middle School, ending a nine month struggle between the Beaumont Independent School District and residents who wished to preserve the 87-year-old campus.
City asks judge to reconsider reinstating pothole injury suit
Last December, a Jefferson County judge dismissed a suit filed against the city of Beaumont by Sherry White, a local woman who alleges she was seriously injured after running over a pothole.
Entergy found not negligent for man's electrocution
Golden Triangle jurors found no negligence on the part of Entergy for allegedly causing a man's 2005 death.
Award against BISD finalized a year after verdict
A year after a Jefferson County jury found a Beaumont Independent School District bus driver responsible for causing an automobile collision, the verdict has been officially entered.
Judge adds interest, court costs to judgment against city of Beaumont
In early March, the Southeast Texas Record reported that a Jefferson County jury awarded Beaumont resident Clifford Teaslely $155,000 for injuries he suffered when a local police officer ran a stop sign and sideswiped his vehicle.
Judge postpones benzene trial
Last week, the Southeast Texas Record reported that a trial against Univar USA over a man's alleged benzene exposure was slated to start April 6 in Jefferson County.
DuPont asbestos retrial continued again, still no explanation from Floyd
Once again, a new trial against DuPont de Nemours has been continued until a later date. The asbestos trial of Caryl Richardson was slated to begin Monday, April 5, but has now been placed on the December docket.
Sale of pool hall subject of contract dispute
A Beaumont man claims he has incurred financial and credit problems after a San Antonio couple refused to take steps to remove his name from a $25,000 loan.
BNSF employee sues over chemical exposure
A railroad worker has filed suit against BNSF Railway Co., alleging he suffered great physical and mental pain after inhaling chemicals while working.
Hurricane Katrina victim claims first floor apartment promised
SHERMAN-After Hurricane Katrina, Gayl Payton found it necessary to relocate to Dallas. She claims that due to the emergency she was placed on a third floor apartment with the agreement that she would get a first floor apartment as soon as one became available.
Suit filed over crash on Calder Ave.
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against a driver who he says rear-ended him.
Roofing company sues man over non-payment
A roofing company claims a Port Arthur man failed to pay it $35,000 for services and goods he purchased on credit.