News from March 2010
Galveston fast food employee claims sexual harassment by supervisor
GALVESTON - A woman claims she was sexually harassed on a frequent basis by her assistant manager while she worked at a Texas City fast food restaurant.
Divorce spills over into appeals court: Justices reverse ruling ordering Tom to pay for wife's divorce lawyers
One of Southeast Texas' most well known businessmen will stay $100,000 richer, as an appeals court opinion has reversed a lower court's ruling ordering Thomas Flanagan to pay his wife's divorce lawyer's fees.
Plano man sues U.S. Supreme Court to stop abortion
Hoping to "at least temporarily" stop abortion, a Plano, Texas, resident has filed a federal lawsuit naming the U.S. Supreme Court and all nine justices as defendants.
Judge considering summary judgment motions in suit over Hurricane Ike damage
Earlier this month, the Southeast Texas Record reported that the current and former owner of a Calder Street gas station filed dueling summary judgment motions.
Crystal Beach store, others sued over animal head allegedly found inside beer can
Gulf Coast Market GALVESTON - A Tarrant County couple is suing a number of international brewing companies and a Crystal Beach convenience store in Galveston County District Court after the man reportedly fell ill after consuming an alcoholic beverage.
Woman sues contractor over repair work on Crystal Beach house
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman has sued a Houston construction company over the business's alleged abandonment of a renovation project, recent court documents say.
Status conference held for suit over fall at Market Basket
Last July, the Southeast Texas Record reported on a slip-and-fall suit filed by Kim Renee Relford against TSTL Investments, doing business as Market Basket.
City of LaMarque reaches agreement with fire fighters
GALVESTON - The City of La Marque and its fire fighters have reached an agreement on a new contract, ending a seven-month dispute that culminated in a lawsuit. The La Marque Fire Fighters Association promised to cease legal action against the city in exchange for the contract.
Man blames poor pier maintenance in suit against Galveston restuarant
GALVESTON - A Harris County man blames a Galveston restaurant for injuries he sustained in a fall on the premises almost two years ago, recent court documents state.
Texas SC: Foreign manufactures who target Texas consumers subject to personal jurisdiction
Jefferson In what could have a global effect on all foreign manufacturers, the Texas Supreme Court recently ruled that out-of-state companies who sell their goods in the Lone Star State via a local distributor are subject to personal jurisdiction.
Port Arthur resident sues over chemical release from ship collision
A Port Arthur woman has filed suit against four Texas corporations, alleging she experienced physical pain and suffering after two vessels collided and released chemicals into the air.
Woman sues sleeping driver over collision
A Beaumont woman claims she sustained physical pain and mental anguish after a driver allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel and struck her.
Phone company sues after tow truck cuts cable
A telephone company claims a towing company cut through its cable, causing it to spend more than $12,000 in repair costs.
Groves man sues drivers involved in pile up
A Groves man has filed suit against the drivers he claims rear-ended him after he stopped for traffic.
Woman sues Cracker Barrel over slip on apples
A Jefferson County woman blames Cracker Barrel and one of its employees for causing serious and disabling injuries to her left knee after she slipped on spilled apples.
Assistant manager's refusal of female supervisor's advances results in termination, suit claims
SHERMAN-The assistant manager of a Denton store claims his refusal of his female supervisor's sexual advances resulted in retaliation and termination from his position.
Trial over auto wreck begins in Jefferson County
Four years ago, Jennifer Taylor allegedly failed to apply her brakes in time and struck Murrel Merchant's vehicle.
Republican AGs plan to sue over health care bill
Jon Bruning (R-Neb.) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-A group of at least a dozen Republican state attorneys general plan to file a lawsuit Tuesday, challenging the constitutionality of the health care reform passed by Congress.
Goodyear not responsible for conveyor sold one year prior to man's injury, appeals court rules
Beaumont justices recently affirmed a ruling dismissing Goodyear Tire & Rubber from a suit filed by a local plant worker injured when a conveyor belt suddenly started while he was standing on top of the unit.
Case over real estate deal reinstated by judge
Last January, Larry and Debbie Porter filed a breach of contract suit against Julea Mitchell after she backed out of a deal to purchase their Beaumont home at the last minute.