News from December 2010
Trip-and-fall suit filed against Dollar Tree
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman blames Dollar Tree Stores Inc. and Weingarten Realty Management Co. for an alleged fall she took at their Texas City store.
Ford sued after driver suffers fatal injuries during roll over
MARSHALL - Two Mount Vernon residents are suing Ford after their son was killed when his Ford vehicle entered a roll over sequence and he was ejected.
Wal-Mart sued for falsely accusing teenager of shoplifting
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Wal-Mart for falsely accusing a teenager of shoplifting causing him mental anguish and the loss of a scholarship.
Woman sues after being run over by shopping carts
MARSHALL - Asking for more than $75,000, an East Texas woman has filed a lawsuit that claims she was ran over by a row of shopping carts.
Inmate claims medical staff botched several procedures
GALVESTON - An inmate at the Larry Gist Unit in Beaumont claims he underwent a number of medical procedures six years ago which caused him health problems, recent court documents say.
Woman falls off stool, sues Dickinson establishment
GALVESTON - Holly C. Roell claims that she hurt herself two years ago as she tried to sit on a stool at a Dickinson establishment, recent court documents say.
Intersection collision results in suit
Beaumont residents Brittany Crosson and Reginald Richard are suing Carlos Lopez for allegedly illegally entering an intersection and striking their vehicle.
Williamson Construction employee claims Christmas party turned violent
A Williamson Construction employee claims his boss, Ronny Williamson, assaulted him at the company's 2008 Christmas party.
Allstate sues sewer line maker over flood at client's home
GALVESTON - Allstate Insurance Co. has filed suit against Everlotus Industries Co.; Zhejiang Metals & Minerals Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd.; and Interline Brands after flooding reportedly took place last year at a client's residence.
Woman sues homeowner, city over fall on sidewalk
GALVESTON - After injuring her knees and elbows during a visit to Galveston two years ago, Patti Browning has filed suit against her host Todd W. Slaughter and the city of Galveston.
Couple sues insurer, adjuster over water line rupture at home
GALVESTON - A Santa Fe couple alleges that American Security Insurance Co., Assurant Inc., Claim Adjustment Specialists and adjuster Michael Bower have failed and refused to fully honor their claim over a water line rupture at their residence, recent court documents say.
Wreck on Galveston seawall subject of lawsuit
GALVESTON - Mark and Alane McClain of Orange are suing Frederick Josephson and Esther Tegge of Galveston over a car accident a year ago on the Galveston Seawall.
Suit claims motorist fled from collision scene
Local Randolph Oliver is suing Port Arthur resident Terrence Coleman for allegedly causing an automobile collision then fleeing from the scene before police could arrive.
Texas SC: Federal bus safety laws do not preempt state common laws
Guzman AUSTIN � McClennan County jurors correctly blamed Motor Coach Industries Mexico for a crash that killed five on Interstate 35, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on Dec. 17.
DOJ recognizes two from Eastern District of Texas
Holder WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice held its 27th annual Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director's Awards Ceremony on Dec. 8, during which 159 award recipients from more than 45 districts were recognized for their dedication to carrying out the mission of the Department of Justice.
Woman claims PTSD after biting into metal blade at Luby's
Luby's on Interstate 10 in Beaumont Travis County resident Linda Bives claims she now suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after biting into a metal blade while dining at a Beaumont Luby's.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts, Dec. 17, 2010.
Electrical contractors sue Paradise Baptist Church for $88K
Progressive Electrical Contractors has filed suit against a Beaumont church in hopes of recovering more than $88,000 on past due invoices.
Beaumont man sues apartment owners over mold damage
Alabama Gardens A Jefferson County man wants to be reimbursed for items he says he lost when mold infested them following a recurring water leak at his apartment.
Bank seeks $200K on loan default
A bank has filed suit against the two Jefferson County residents who it claims owe more than $200,000 after they defaulted on loan payments.