News from June 2010
Property owners sue after Port Arthur refuses to fix sewer problems
Two Port Arthur residents who claim they have spent a year and a half dealing with sewage back up on their property are now taking the city to court.
Shareholder suit against Huntsman filed in Jefferson County
A Huntsman Corp. shareholder has filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County alleging the company acted improperly in the way it has handled legal matters and the way it has excessively compensated its directors.
Male nurse files gender discrimination suit
SHERMAN-After losing his job without an explanation, a male licensed vocational nurse has filed suit against his former employer, claiming they fired him based on his gender.
Crash on I-10 leads to lawsuit
A Beaumont man claims he experienced physical pain and suffering after a driver slammed into the rear of the vehicle in which he rode.
Suit claims driver failed to yield
A Jefferson County man claims he suffered physical pain and mental anguish after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way.
Injured worker sues employer
Two years ago, Jody Wayne Gallier was injured while in the course and scope of his employment for PCSN.
Mysterious 'obstruction' subject of injury suit against Walgreen's
An Orange County residence is claiming that a dangerous and unmarked "obstruction" caused her to trip and fall while shopping at Walgreen's.
In search of the billion dollar disaster bonanza
"I expect this will keep me busy for quite a while," said Charleston, W. Va., plaintiffs attorney Ed Hill last month.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of six new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, May 24-28, 2010.
Port Arthur shrimper sues BP over business losses due to oil spill
Fleet of shrimping boats docked in Port Arthur A Port Arthur shrimper has filed suit against BP and other companies claiming he will lose substantial profits because of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Woman sued for failing to repay bail bond
A Jefferson County bail bonding company claims a woman owes it more than $50,000.
Woman won't relinquish vehicle in default, bank asks court to intervene
A bank has filed suit against a woman it claims defaulted on her car payments and refuses to relinquish her vehicle.
Company seeks to foreclose on Nederland property
A Tarrant County business wants the court to allow it to foreclose on a Nederland property after it says the property's owners have failed to pay for materials.
Legally Speaking: I Can't Make This Stuff Up
Whenever I'm chronicling some of the more bizarre lawsuits, claims or litigants dotting the legal landscape, some people invariably ask if they're real or fictional.
Buna woman sues art museum over trip at entrance
Art Museum of Southeast Texas A Buna woman has filed suit against the Art Museum of Southeast Texas after she says she tripped on a raised cement lip leading to the museum's entrance.
Beaumont wreck leads to suit in Orange County
After slowing down for a turning vehicle, Brenda Geer claims she was rear-ended by Ashley Lapeyrolerie.
Driver pulled out into traffic, suit claims
Juhan As Morgan Granger was leaving a private residence, he allegedly pulled out in front of Diana Daigle, causing the two motorists to collide.
Tekoa Charter School files for a TRO against Orange church
Hoping to remain in its Orange location, Tekoa Charter School is seeking a temporary restraining order against its landlord, Greater St. Paul Christian Fellowship, and the Rev. R.C. Young.
Seaman sues after ingesting sewage
MARSHALL-A seaman has filed a lawsuit against the vessel he worked on after he ingested sewage that was splashed on him.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, May 27-June 2, 2010.