News from March 2010
Galveston couple says contractor failed to complete $500K hurricane repair project
GALVESTON - A Galveston couple is suing a Rockwall County contractor for deserting a repair project on the plaintiffs' storm-ravaged home.
Laundromat sues landlord for not providing utilities
A laundromat operating out of the Vermont Apartments in Vidor is suing its landlord for allegedly not providing utilities and denying the company access to its equipment.
Jury assigns 50/50 blame to defendant, plaintiff
A Jefferson County jury has found that both the plaintiff and defendant in an automobile collision trial were each 50 percent responsible for causing the wreck.
Big-rig collision on I-10 leads to suit
A collision with a tractor trailer on Interstate 10 has led James Dycus to file suit against truck driver Andrew Weber and his employer, Star Transport.
Bridge City resident sues contractor over hurricane repairs
In a case of "take the money and run," Carlos Vargas has filed suit against contractor Ciro Hernandez and his company, Cirito's, for not finishing repairs on his Hurricane Ike ravaged home.
Man claims loan company improperly foreclosing on home
GALVESTON - After being threatened with foreclosure despite properly disputing a number of delinquencies on his mortgage, a Galveston County man has filed a $210,000 lawsuit against a Florida-based loan management company.
Woman sues over rear-end collision in Orange
Amanda Jones is suing Randy Myers, a Louisiana resident, for rear-ending her earlier this year.
Suit alleges apartments failed to warn of wet paint on stairs
GALVESTON - A Galveston County man is suing a local apartment complex and its management over injuries he sustained from a fall last year.
Calif. AG candidate takes aim at Texas oil companies
Kamala Harris (D) SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-A leading Democratic candidate for California attorney general is calling on her rivals to publicly oppose two out-of-state oil companies' efforts to repeal California's landmark greenhouse law.
Sanctions hearing ends in dismissal
In March 2008 Bob Hayes sued SETX Clearwater Environmental, claiming the company refused to return his Tankko unit.
AG Caldwell back in the national spotlight
Caldwell (D) BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline)-Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is back in the national spotlight for the second time this year, capturing headlines across the nation.
Another patron in meat market crash sues driver
A Port Arthur woman alleges she sustained severe bodily injuries after a driver drove through the meat market where she stood.
Texas AG asked about use of forfeiture funds
Abbott (R) AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has been asked to issue an opinion on whether a county attorney may use forfeiture funds to pay a private law firm for representation in a civil lawsuit.
Truck driver files lawsuit for overtime pay
SHERMAN-A Texas truck driver is suing his former employer to try and recover unpaid overtime compensation.
Sales manager files suit after being terminated one week before maternity leave begins
MARSHALL-One week before her scheduled maternity leave was to start, a sales manager was told she was being fired for not properly executing a trade document.
Occupational lead paint exposure case transferred to federal court
SHERMAN- For six years, a Sulphur Springs resident worked in a small paint room spraying lead-based paint onto cabinets. More than 10 years later, the worker received a diagnosis of toxic encephalopathy, a degenerative neurological disorder caused by exposure to chemicals or toxins.
East Texas resident believes healthcare bill violates constitutional rights, files federal lawsuit
An East Texas resident is fighting back against the recently enacted healthcare bill by filing a federal lawsuit that argues the act violates his constitutional rights.
Bank claims motel owes money on account
A bank has filed suit against a Beaumont motel, alleging it failed to pay more than $9,000 in credit card expenses.
Wreck on SH87 leads to lawsuit
A Jefferson County man claims he sustained bodily injuries after a driver struck him.
Suit stems from Port Arthur wreck
A Jefferson County woman claims she sustained bodily injuries after a driver struck her.