News from February 2010
Bank goes after credit union to collect judgment proceeds
Wells Fargo Bank says it deserves property from a local credit union after a man has allegedly failed to satisfy a judgment in the bank's favor.
Christian school trust sues unknown hacker sending misleading e-mails
The financial foundation of a Beaumont Christian school has filed a lawsuit against an unknown person it claims is sending out misleading e-mails on behalf of the trust that contradict its philosophy of providing college preparatory education in a Christian environment.
Man sues insurance company after jumping child causes back injury
An Orange County man claims his life insurance company refuses to pay medical bills he incurred after he injured his back when a child jumped on it.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 11-17, 2010
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 11-17, 2010
Sunken crane leads to lawsuit
A Louisiana company claims it incurred substantial costs after a crane and man-lift it leased sunk.
Grocery store employee sues Mercado after injury
A man has filed suit against his employer after he says he was injured while working at a grocery store.
Plaintiff asks Judge Floyd for new trial in Bronco blow out case
In April 2009, a Jefferson County jury found no negligence on the part of Calvin Ford for indirectly selling a Ford Bronco to Eric Carlsen, who died in a wreck when the wheels came off his newly purchased sport utility vehicle.
Bank wants to foreclose under reverse mortgage
Bank of America claims it has the right under a reverse mortgage to foreclose on a woman's property after her death.
Groves woman files suit against two drivers over collision
A Groves woman has filed suit against the two drivers she says hit her vehicle.
Judge orders local law firm to hand over records
As lawyers prepare to take a case to trial in Tarrant County, a Jefferson County judge has ordered a local law firm to supply the outside attorneys with court records related to the case.
Med-mal appeal moving forward with no briefs
Davenport Two weeks from now, justices seated on the Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals are slated to review a medical malpractice trial despite the fact that they have yet to receive any briefs related to the case.
Electricians claim they were underpaid on Beaumont, Port Arthur school projects
A group of electricians and their union filed a lawsuit against 10 contractors and two school districts, alleging the defendants did not follow prevailing wage laws when they paid the electricians.
New trial of oil and gas royalty case reset for September
Last June, a trial over an oil and gas lease abruptly ended when jurors failed to reach a verdict after four days of fruitless deliberations.
Latest Tracy suit against Toyota filed over Lexus death
E. Todd Tracy MARSHALL-- On behalf of a Marshall family, Dallas attorney Todd Tracy has filed suit against Toyota alleging that a 2007 Lexus suddenly accelerated crashing into a pickup truck causing the death of a man on his way to a Longhorn game.
RMQ wants fees paid while beneficiaries dispute settlement
After securing a large settlement for plaintiffs in a wrongful death suit, a Beaumont law firm wants its share of attorneys' fees disbursed now while the beneficiaries fight out who is entitled to the settlement proceeds.
Homeowner sues contractor over shoddy home repairs
GALVESTON - A Dickinson man has filed a deceptive trade practices suit against a Hitchcock construction company, claiming the business failed to perform the work necessary for his home to obtain windstorm insurance.
Woman sues Macy's over injury in purse department
GALVESTON - A Hitchcock woman seeks $100,000 in damages from Macy's Department Stores Inc. for injuries she reportedly sustained at the retail chain's Texas City store a year ago, recent court documents say.
Pilgrim's Pride agrees to settlement over 'donning and doffing' time
EL DORADO, Ark. -- Without admitting it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, Pilgrim's Pride has agreed not to contest a judgment awarding more than $1 million to employees of its Dallas facility.
Avoiding the appearance of impropriety
A person in a position of public trust is expected to avoid not only impropriety, but even the appearance of it.
Beaumont business seeks garnishment from Port Arthur company
A Beaumont business filed an application for a writ of garnishment against a Port Arthur company.