News from August 2010
Suit filed over wreck on East Lucas
A Hardin County woman blames a driver for injuries she claims to have sustained after the driver crashed into the vehicle in which she rode.
Company wants release from liability for services rendered
Sunoco has filed a petition for interpleader, alleging it is not sure who it owes for work performed on two of its properties.
Seaman sues after struck in head by barge
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he sustained injuries due to being struck in the head by a barge.
Woman is sued for failing to stop at stop sign
A Nederland resident has been sued for allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign and crashing into another vehicle that had the right of way.
Seaman sues after suffering crush injury to his hand
A seaman has filed a lawsuit against Gulf Copper and Transocean after his hand was crushed by a swinging valve.
Beaumont woman sues to get out of contract
A Beaumont woman is asking the Jefferson County District Court to allow her out of a contract after the other party failed to fulfill its obligations.
Obese man's bed sores not Christus' fault, jury concludes
When asked if a patient's bed sores were caused by the negligence of nurses at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Jefferson County jurors emphatically answered "No!"
Companies sued for making scrap metal out of property it did not own
A trustee for several Texas families has filed suit against two companies for destroying, demolishing and dismantling various vehicles and other equipment without permission from the owners.