News from November 2010
Horse owners in legal dispute with Bacliff stable director
GALVESTON � Kelly DiCampli and Elizabeth Lyon allege that Bayview Equestrian Center and its owner seized their horses and personal property in an attempt to get the women to pay unprepared charges.
Galveston sanitation worker sues over dog attack
GALVESTON � A city of Galveston sanitation worker claims a dog attacked him while he was collecting garbage in the West End of Galveston Island.
Flooring company seeks payment for project
GALVESTON � Sidaro Enterprises LLC claims Preston Engineering and Construction Inc. and 2094 South Shore LLC have failed to pay $40,000 for work, labor and materials it provided as part of a recent flooring installation job.
Galveston inmate files suit against former defense attorney
GALVESTON � A Galveston County Jail inmate seeks to recover more than $4,000 from his former defense attorney, recent court documents say.
172nd Court District 12/10
JUDY BLACKBURN ET AL VS PITTSBURGH CORNING CORP
Seaman slips on water, sues for $5M
Buzbee A Galveston seaman, who claims he slipped in some water while boarding a vessel, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Phil Guilbeau Offshore.
Woman files slip-and-fall suit against 99 Cent store
A Jefferson County woman claims she suffered hip, neck and back damages after slipping on a substance while shopping at a Port Arthur store.
Beaumont hotels sue appraisal district
The owner of a Beaumont hotel alleges the Jefferson County Appraisal District has charged it too much in property taxes.
Houston woman sues over fall at rec center
A Houston woman blames a Port Neches facility for causing her to fall into an open manhole.
Women sues over crash on Phelan
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to keep a proper lookout and struck her vehicle.
14 companies named in refinery worker's suit over asbestos exposure
Fourteen companies have been named in a lawsuit alleging a refinery worker developed a malignant disease after his exposure to asbestos.
Goodyear, others named in employee's benzene suit
Bradley A Chambers County man has filed suit against Goodyear and other corporations, alleging they exposed him to benzene which caused him to develop multiple myeloma.
More BISD drama: Residents obtain TRO to stop events center
Hoping to stop the Beaumont Independent School District from constructing a hotel and events center near its new football stadium, three locals filed an injunction request in Jefferson County District Court.
Lift equipment will be subject of wrongful death trial
Last March, Walter Matak, 24, fell to his death while changing a light bulb at a local church. Now, a Jefferson County jury must decide if Matak's death was the result of defective equipment.
Action Construction, Compro Tax square off in breach of contract trial
In early October, Action Construction had its motion for summary judgment denied by a local judge.
CALA Central Texas announces winner of high school essay contest
Roger Borgelt, chairman of the board of CALA of Central Texas, left, presents a $1,000 check to Adrian Gonzales, right, winner of the Personal Responsibility Essay Contest. Last Friday the legal watchdog group Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas announced the winner of its first Personal Responsibility Essay Contest for high school students.
Texas SC upholds PUC transition charges
Willett AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - The Texas Supreme Court ruled recently that CenterPoint Energy could recover interest and other costs associated with Texas' transition to a less-regulated, more-competitive retail electricity market.
Toyota acceleration suit filed in Jefferson County
A Texas woman has filed suit against Toyota, alleging a vehicle she purchased for her grandson unexpectedly accelerated, leaving her grandson with severe injuries.
Potential class action seeks refunds for Quickbooks payroll service outages
SHERMAN-Dallas title attorneys have filed a proposed class action against Intuit's Quickbooks after experiencing several brief outages associated with Quickbooks Online and Quickbooks Payroll Subscription Service.