News from December 2010
Texas Gulf Coast courts tough place for defendants, 'Hellhole' report claims
Although tort reforms have kept Texas from making the list of the top "judicial hellholes," several of the state's courts are still under the eye of American Tort Reform Association.
Woman sues Pizza Hut after tripping over wheel stop
After finishing a slice of Pizza Hut pizza, Lumberton resident Kathleen Feldt exited the store and tripped over a wheel stop on the way to her car.
Plaintiffs intend to take deposition of defendant doc in med-mal suit
The wife and daughter of a deceased man, who sued Dr. Vincent P. Murphy, Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth and Southeast Texas Medical Associates for his death in January, recently filed a notice of intention to take Murphy's deposition.
Frivolous suit-filing inmate shut down by appeals court for third time
A Jefferson County inmate, who has filed more than four dozen lawsuits during his tenure at the Mark Stiles Unit, lost his third appeal in two years, as Beaumont justices refused to lift sanctions against him.
PU attorney files petition to perpetuate testimony in possible asbestos case
Beaumont resident Rebecca Washburn has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Ronald Washburn, a former Chevron USA employee who suffers from lung cancer.
Business owner seeks TRO to stop man's alleged harassment
Parker The owner of GP Industrial Contractors, Roosevelt Petry Jr., has filed a request for a temporary restraining order in hopes of stopping Port Arthur resident Shad Wise from harassing him, his employees and wife.
Hotel server sues over shoulder injuries
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the owners of a hotel where she claims she was injured while working as a banquet server.
Man claims permanent injuries from auto crash
A Jefferson County man claims he suffered permanent bodily impairment after a driver caused a multi-car collision.
Passenger sues driver who allegedly caused wreck
A Hardin County man has filed suit against the driver who allegedly lost control of her vehicle, causing it to repeatedly strike a concrete wall.
New defendant answers electrical union's suit against BISD
Peterson Envirotech Services recently joined a labor dispute lawsuit which already boasts 16 plaintiff electricians and their union, plus 10 contractors and two school districts.
Case over Cardinal Drive rear-end collision goes to trial
Jefferson County residents Yasmin Maredia and Jesse Gilchriest III will square off in an automobile collision trial this week.
Judge denies motion to transfer, sever in multiple car wrecks case
A Harris County woman who sued three motorists in June for causing three separate collisions within one year will keep her case intact and in Jefferson County, thanks to a local judge's ruling.
Abbott names George Mason professor as Texas solicitor general
Mitchell AUSTIN � A faculty member from George Mason University in Virginia has been appointed as the chief appellate lawyer for the state of Texas, Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Friday.
Art Museum of Southeast Texas being tripped up
A trip to an art museum can be an enriching experience, a trip at the museum even more so for a few opportunists.
BPD sued for use of excessive force
A suspect arrested for burglary claims two Beaumont Police Department officers came up to his vehicle "and started shooting without provocation."
Automobile collision subject of lawsuit
Danny Oliver is suing Glen Oliver for allegedly causing an automobile collision last December.
Reaud, Morgan & Quinn seeks investigation into libel claim
The Beaumont law firm Reaud, Morgan & Quinn has filed a petition to investigate a potential lawsuit, believing two Liberty County residents may have conspired to commit fraud against the firm.
Woman sues McDonald's, claims disfigurement from falling toilet paper holder
A Louisiana woman is suing the owners of a McDonald's restaurant, claiming she is suffering from permanent and disfiguring injuries after a metal toilet paper holder fell on her.
Rent-A-Center, employee sued over wreck
In recently filed court documents, a Jefferson County man blames Rent-A-Center and one of its drivers for causing a collision.
Beaumont man sues title company for ruining credit
A Jefferson County man claims his credit score was ruined after a title company failed to pay off a loan after he sold his home.