News from March 2010
Auto wreck case settles as jury about to be seated
For nearly three years, Rosendo Ochoa Sr. waited to have his day in court. On Monday, March 15, his case settled minutes before jurors were slated to be sworn in.
Welder sues ship owner over back injury
GALVESTON - After sustaining a back injury while at work on a boat more than a year ago, a Jefferson County man is suing his employer in Galveston County Court.
Case reinstated against sheriff's department, again
In March 2006, Walter Harris sued the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department after a motorist ran a red light and struck the prison transport vehicle in which he was captive.
Appeals court agrees victorious plaintiff should not receive damages
McKeithen A plaintiff who was stiffed with a zero damages award despite landing a victory in an automobile collision trial was told recently by an appeals court that justice had indeed been served.
Woman hit by car pulling out of driveway, sues driver
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she says struck her as the driver was pulling out of her driveway.
Mom sues on behalf of boy injured in collision
The mother of a minor boy who was involved in a collision has filed suit against the driver who caused the accident.
Beaumont woman sues over rear-end collision
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver she says rear-ended her.
Woman's electrical shock leads to suit against Moody Gardens Hotel
GALVESTON - A Fort Bend married couple is suing two local non-profit organizations after the wife received an electrical shock during a stay last year at a hotel operated by the defendants, recent court documents say.
Company sues to recover cost of supplies
A company claims a Louisiana corporation failed to pay it more than $17,000 for goods it sold or rented.
Nursing home employee alleges termination due to cancer diagnosis
A woman has filed suit against her former employer, alleging she was wrongly terminated after her employer discovered she had breast cancer.
Injured man claims lot attendant told him to park in dark area
GALVESTON - A Galveston County man blames his injuries from a fall in the parking lot of a local convention center on the facility's owner.
Justices to decide if accused 'pill mill' responsible for addict's overdose
Last week, three appellate justices were told by an attorney representing the family of the late Christopher Scarborough that pharmacies have an obligation to investigate individuals seeking to have their prescriptions filled.
Regulators pounce on Dodd's consumer protection plan
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The recent Senate proposal that would create a consumer financial protection agency under the umbrella of the Federal Reserve drew fierce criticism Tuesday from the leader of the nation's securities regulators.
Shopper sues Modica employee over ATV rollover
A Hardin County man claims he was injured when an all terrain vehicle was flipped by a Modica Brothers employee.
Bank claims volunteer fire department failed to pay loan for equipment
A Texas bank has filed suit against a local volunteer fire department it says failed to make payments on an equipment loan.
Munro's suit accuses CenterPoint of fraudulent billing
A Beaumont business claims its natural gas supplier cheated it out of thousands of dollars by failing to inform it of a transportation service that could have drastically lowered its bills.
Justices dismiss Davenport med-mal appeal for want of prosecution
Davenport Following a defeat and a denied request for a new trial, plaintiff's attorney Valorie Davenport vowed she'd appeal the judge's ruling.
Worker claims employers tried to cover up accident at construction site
A man has filed suit against the companies he blames for causing his fall while working at a construction site.
Beaumont sued over auto collision with city vehicle
A woman has filed suit against the city of Beaumont and one of its employees after she says the employee backed his tractor into her vehicle.
Woman seeks deposition regarding elderly resident's nursing home death
A Galveston County woman wants to know more about an elderly woman's death after her stay at a nursing home.