News from January 2010
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
Three new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Dec. 14-24, 2009.
Worker sues over burns from liquid asphalt
A man says he sustained second- and third-degree burns at work after he was sprayed with hot liquid asphalt.
Family alleges mother's death caused by hormone replacement therapy
TYLER � The family of a deceased Texas woman claims her death was caused by the use of hormone replacement drugs and is suing the drugs' manufacturers for concealing the risks.
Weight loss center sues former employee for violating non-compete agreement
Morgan A weight loss center has filed suit against one of its employees, alleging she violated a non-compete clause when she began working for a rival company.
Employee fired for allegedly selling prescription drugs sues employer for defamation
MARSHALL � While working as a floor hand on an oil rig in Harrison County, Chris Gleaves closed a door on his hand and fractured two fingers.
Appeals Court: Party challenging forum-selection clause has burden of proof
Morgan Frustrated with only receiving "fancy charts," a local security company sued a pack of out-of-town financial consultants last March in hopes of recovering the $100,000 it paid them to reshape the company's business paradigm.
Nederland man sues over collision on Cardinal Drive
A Nederland man is suing the driver he says rear-ended him while he was driving on West Cardinal Drive in Beaumont.
Suit accuses roofer of substandard work
The Ridgewood A Texas corporation says a roofing company failed to properly replace a section of roof damaged after Hurricane Ike struck.
Couple sues driver over rear-end collision
A man and his wife have filed suit against the driver they say rear-ended them as they were driving on a highway.
RV park blames construction company for insurance problem
A Jefferson County recreational vehicle resort claims it failed to obtain insurance on a building after a construction company installed doors without a wind rating.
Chevron agrees to $45 M settlement of natural gas royalties dispute
TEXARKANA, Texas � Chevron has agreed to pay $45.5 million to settle claims that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly underpaying royalties it owed on natural gas produced from federal and Indian leases.
Insurance company seeks to recoup water damage payment
An insurance company is attempting to recoup more than $140,000 in damages it says it was forced to pay a Beaumont business after a corroded water pipe caused the business to flood.
Couple seeks TRO to stop demolition
480 Magazine St. in Beaumont A Beaumont couple claims the city of Beaumont should not be allowed to tear down a historic building at 480 Magazine St. because they have been making repairs to the property.
Suit blames owner for loaning car to unlicensed driver
A local man has filed suit against the person he says negligently entrusted a vehicle to a non-licensed driver who rear-ended him.
Man claims termination due to injury
A man has filed suit against his former employer, saying he was wrongly fired because he filed for workers' compensation.
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LOWES HOME CENTERS INC VS. JEFFERSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT