News from December 2010
Risk manager, condo owners in fight over hurricane damage settlement
GALVESTON - A week after it was sued over repeated requests for compensation despite its alleged termination, International Risk Control has filed a countersuit against Seascape Condominium Owners Association.
Beaumont man files class action against Compass Bank over termination fees
The country's 15th largest bank is illegally charging excessive termination fees to discourage its customers from transferring their assets, according to a putative class action lawsuit recently filed by a Beaumont man.
Silsbee couple wants court to approve $40K insurance settlement
Silsbee residents want the court to approve a $40,000 settlement with an insurance company over an auto collision involving their son.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 2010.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of five new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Nov. 19-24, 2010.
Trip-and-fall filed against Art Museum of Southeast Texas, second in six months
Art Museum of Southeast Texas Beaumont resident Geraldine Beckett has filed suit against the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, alleging she tripped over an uneven surface at the museum's entrance.
Booker sues Baker over rear-end crash
A Beaumont man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended him.
Legally Speaking: How Not to Get Out of Jury Duty (Part 2)
In last week's installment, I shared a few of the more bizarre circumstances under which people have avoided jury duty.
Texas Times: A Historical Jewel At Mission Concepcion
This month marks the 255th anniversary of the dedication of Mission Concepcion, near San Antonio, considered by many historians to be the oldest unrestored church in the United States.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, Nov. 29, 2010.
City of Beaumont seeks protective order in suit over BPD lieutenant promotion
The city of Beaumont, its police chief and city manager are seeking a protective order in a suit over their decision to promote a police lieutenant without filling his position or appointing a new sergeant.
Plaintiff adds more defendants to workplace injury suit
Straub In a third amendment to his petition filed Nov. 19, plaintiff Valentine de la Rosa has added four more defendants to his personal injury suit against a construction company.
Crane company sues insurer over underpaid claim
GALVESTON - H & S Crane Sales Inc. has filed suit against Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty over a reportedly underpaid claim on a damaged crane.
Fisco Convenience Store seeks evidence of plaintiff's 'ever-changing allegations'
Adams Seeking evidence of plaintiff Linda Roy Guillory's "ever-changing allegations," Fisco Convenience Store recently filed a motion to compel discovery responses and overrule objections.
Asbestos case against Chevron, BP transferred to MDL
Hyde An asbestos case against Chevron USA and BP Products North America has been transferred to a multidistrict litigation panel in Harris County.
Dickinson church sues insurer over Ike claim
GALVESTON - Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Dickinson alleges it was underpaid for Hurricane Ike damage to its facilities and is suing Central Mutual Insurance Co., National Catastrophe Adjusters Inc., and agents Wayne Hotsinpiller, David Eggen and Lauren Tait.
Man sues van driver, owner over collision
Chevy G2500 cargo van A Pennsylvania man has filed suit against the Port Arthur driver and owner of a van he claims struck his vehicle.
Property management group accuses finance company of defamation
GALVESTON - South Belt Properties Management claims John James deliberately engaged in activities that were detrimental to its business and reputation, recent court documents say.