News from May 2010
PA woman in dispute with sister over property management
A Jefferson County woman claims her sister stole money and property from her while serving as her property manager.
Hotel sues appraisal district alleging inflated values
Owners of a Beaumont hotel have sued the Jefferson County Appraisal District and its review board for setting the property value too high.
Red-light runner sued over collision
A woman has filed suit against the driver she claims ran a red light and collided with her vehicle.
Suit alleges Colorado company breached contract over North Dakota oil and mineral leases
MARSHALL- Pursuant to a contract, a Texas company claims it wired more than $400,000 to a Colorado company to cover lease bonuses and fees from oil and gas leases from mineral owners in North Dakota.
Worker injured by gas blast seeks $1M from well company
MARSHALL-While performing maintenance on a well head, an employee of Innovative Wellsite Systems was hurled through the air after being struck by a blast of gas when the well "blew in."
Mom sues driver who crashed into school bus
A woman has filed suit against the driver she claims hit the school bus in which a minor child was riding, causing the child to sustain injuries.
58th 7/10
EASTEX SQUARE INC VS WALTON SIGNAGE CORP ET AL
Campaign disclosure bill moves to House
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama is happy legislation is moving forward that would strengthen current disclosure requirements by businesses spending on campaigns.
172nd 6/10
JACKIE R ROSS VS KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO
136th 6/10
CREIGHTON E MILLER ET AL VS AMERICAN TRADING & PRODUCTION CORP ET AL
60th 6/10
REBECCA GRAYSON ET AL VS TREMORE INC ET AL
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of 11 new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, May 10-14, 2010.
Kinsel Ford fighting for summary judgment in fraud suit
White Perhaps suffering from buyer's remorse, Lavinia Roy sued Kinsel Ford last April, alleging the company misrepresented her annual percentage rate after buying a vehicle from the local dealership.
Baptist says no evidence in suit filed by woman who lost finger in wheelchair
Arguing that there is no way a jury can reach a verdict from "meager circumstantial evidence," Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital is seeking dismissal from a case filed by a woman who lost her finger to a wheelchair.
Recent patent infringement/false marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, May 12-17, 2010
Injured motorist dealt a $44K verdict in rear-end collision trial
A Jefferson County jury has awarded a motorist $44,291.20 for injures she sustained in an automobile collision six years ago.
Investors claim plan for bank to serve Asian community was fraudulent scheme
A group of 29 Hardin, Harris and Jefferson County residents claim five men duped them out of millions in an elaborate scheme.
Texas AG turns heat on tanning salon
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Three owners of a San Antonio tanning salon have been charged by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott with violating the state's consumer and health and safety laws.
Stylist accuses salon of FMLA violations
SHERMAN-A stylist for the SportClips salon in Little Elm claims she lost her job as retaliation for exercising her rights under the Family Medical Leave Act.
Trustees of man's estate at odds over assets
Two trustees of a deceased man's trust have filed suit against the trust's co-trustees, alleging the co-trustees cannot be relied on to handle the rental income pouring into the trust.