News from May 2010
Trial against Conn's continued, again
Vujasinovic For the second time this year, a personal injury trial against Conn's Appliances has been continued.
Ship worker claims injury from raising mast
GALVESTON - After injuring his back while erecting a ship's mast, Francisco Calzoncit has filed suit against his employer.
Cardinal Drive crash leads to suit
A Chambers County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to control her speed, crashing into the rear of a vehicle in which the woman rode.
Woman claims neck, back injuries after being rear-ended
A Port Arthur woman claims she sustained injuries to her neck, back and body after a driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Mother and son sue driver, owner over auto collision
A Beaumont woman claims she incurred medical costs after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way.
Cleaning company left behind gunky mess, injured woman claims
A Port Arthur plant worker claims an industrial cleaning company left behind a mess that caused her to fall down the stairs, permanently injuring her knee.
Refinery workers claim termination part of cover up
GALVESTON - Workers at a Texas City refinery are suing Mobley Industrial Services Inc. and BP, claiming they were terminated for refusing to cover up a hazardous chemical leak.
Suit claims driver disregarded signal
A Beaumont man has filed suit against the driver he claims disregarded a traffic signal and struck his vehicle.
Bank sues men to recover loan payments
A bank claims a Liberty County man and an Osceola County man have failed to make payments on their loans.
Woman sues Texas Workforce over unemployment benefits
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman has filed suit against her former employer and the Texas Workforce Commission over unemployment benefits.
Father sues over minor's injuries
On behalf of himself and his minor son, Jonathan Hickey has filed suit against Leon Shaunesey Sr. for allegedly causing an automobile collision.
Injured railroad worker sues BNSF
GALVESTON - A railroad worker is suing BNSF Railway Co. over injuries he reportedly sustained on the job.
Truck dumps load on motorist, driver sues
A Louisiana resident is suing a truck driver and the owners of the truck after it dumped its load on her vehicle.
Improper lane change leads to suit
Orange resident Larry Polk has filed suit against Lake City Trucking and its employee, Kelvin Levi, who allegedly hit his vehicle while changing lanes.
Vidor Man sues insurance agent for uncoverd leaky plumbing
Todd Lee is suing his Farmer's Insurance agent, Daniel Priest, for alleging neglecting to procure for him a policy for water damage.
Bike riding couple sue driver for rear-end wreck
Mark and Kimberly Gautreaux are suing Harold Bean IV for allegedly slamming into the rear of their motorcycle.
Jacksonville minister sues city, police over 2008 raid
Robert James Fox After being arrested for illegal drug possession in 2008, Robert James Fox is suing the Jacksonville police department claiming that they violated his civil rights.
Laid off employee sues Galveston hospital
GALVESTON - Claiming he was compelled by Shriner's Hospitals for Children to sign a contract which ultimately did not apply to him, a Galveston man is suing the non-profit medical organization to recover lost earnings.
Woman claims relationship led to police harassment
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman alleges she was terminated from her job with the city of Texas City last year because she ended a relationship with her supervisor.
Much doo doo about nothing
Doesn't it seem like folks are screaming, "Enough already" more and more lately, what with bureaucrats and regulators and micro-managing busybodies assailing us with their cautions and caveats, advisories and admonitions?