News from November 2010
Woman claims pain and suffering after I-10 wreck
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims drove negligently, causing a collision.
Beaumont lawyers claim clients trying to avoid paying fees
Two Beaumont law firms allege their clients were trying to avoid paying attorneys' fees by terminating their services as a case neared settlement
METCO sues insurer for failing to defend it in DuPont litigation
After DuPont sued a Houston company, the company turned around and sued its insurance company for failing to provide it with defense lawyers.
Rear-end crash on Calder leads to lawsuit
A woman claims she sustained neck, back, head and body injuries when a driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Excessive speed blamed for rollover, driver sued
When a Port Arthur man rode in a vehicle on June 13, he incurred injuries after the vehicle flipped several times, according to recently filed court documents.
Sour Lake resident sued over truck loan
Toyota has filed suit against the Sour Lake resident it claims defaulted on his car loan payments.
Women in litigation over auto collision
A Beaumont woman claims she sustained injuries when a driver struck her vehicle after attempting to pass her as she made a right-hand turn.
Chicken restaurant sued by workers for not paying overtime wages
SHERMAN-Two workers file a federal lawsuit against a chicken restaurant in an effort to receive unpaid overtime compensation.
Computer programmer sues for overtime compensation
SHERMAN-A computer programmer has filed a lawsuit against her employer which argues she was improperly classified as an exempt employee and has not received any overtime compensation pay.
Heavy box not marked, man claims in injury suit against store
GALVESTON - Dr. Rafael Lugo has filed suit against Academy Sports & Outdoors after he injured himself while shopping at the defendant's Webster store.
Man injured moving scrap metal drum sues employer
GALVESTON-A Galveston County man alleges he was injured performing a task which required two people and has filed suit against his employer.
Young driver, mom sue over Webster collision
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman and her minor daughter have filed suit over a car accident that occurred on Bay Area Boulevard.
Convenience store collision results in suit
GALVESTON - A Galveston County man is suing over a two-car accident in the parking lot of a Texas City convenience store.
Mostyn's millions mauled
Early in September we editorialized about the full-page newspaper ads running statewide that labeled Gov. Rick Perry a coward for refusing to debate his Democratic opponent, former Houston Mayor Bill White.
Central Mutual Insurance sues to recover embezzlement payout
Alleging two Texas residents "concocted a scheme" to embezzle money from a company it insures, Central Mutual Insurance has filed suit against Carol Hamilton and Penny Crocker.
Texas Transeastern sued for employee's wreck
Houston resident Raul Arredondo has filed suit against Texas Transeastern and its employee, Willie Jernigan, who allegedly caused an automobile collision on Highway 69.
Suit claims worker fell through scaffold
Motiva employee Eric Brooks is suing Brand Energy Solutions, claiming he fell through a scaffold the company had erected.
Cook burns hands, sues KFC
While cooking, Kathy Kirkwood burned her hands with hot water. Alleging her employer failed to provide her with adequate safety equipment, Kirkwood has filed suit against a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise.
ILR polls voters on 'meritless' lawsuits
Rickard WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform released a national survey Thursday that reveals 88 percent of voters who cast ballots in Tuesday's election believe there are too many "meritless" lawsuits.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of 12 new complaints against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Oct. 25-29, 2010.