News from November 2010
Wreck on Nederland Ave. subject of lawsuit
A Nederland man has filed suit against the driver he claims rear-ended him, causing him to sustain head, neck, ears and body injuries.
Salesman sued to repay commission advance
A salesman from Kingwood has failed to repay his employer more than $10,000 it advanced to him, according to recently filed court documents.
Louisiana high court to decide end date for Katrina litigation
Culotta NEW ORLEANS � Thousands of Hurricane Katrina suits against insurers hang in suspense as the Supreme Court of Louisiana decides how to apply a statute of limitations.
Jefferson County Election Results November 2, 2010
November 2010 Election Results for Jefferson County
Plaintiff files affidavit in Christus med-mal
Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont Jessy Green, a plaintiff in a medical malpractice suit against Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, recently filed an affidavit in the hope of substantiating his claims.
Attorney General Abbott Takes Enforcement Action Against Lubbock Mortgage Firms
Enhance Mortgage Corp. and its affiliate, Templeton Mortgage Co. deceived former property owners in mortgage-purchase scheme
172nd Court District hearing Dockets 11/16 - 11/19/2010
Tuesday, November 16
Action Construction lands $429K verdict in breach-of-contract trial
A Jefferson County jury recently ruled that Compro Tax breached a contract with Dennis Dickerson, awarding the man's company, Action Construction, more than $400,000 in damages.
Beaumont Chamber sued for girl's death during 2008 Christmas parade
The parents of Aaliyah Carter, who died two years ago during a Christmas parade, have filed suit against the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce.
Provost Umphrey files petition to perpetuate testimony in possible benzene suit
Jasper resident Rhoda Brown has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Thomas Brown, a former Texaco employee who suffers from cancer.
Judge grants continuance in injury suit against Dream Nails Salon
Over the past three years, the Southeast Texas Record has reported on the numerous suits filed by Beaumont resident J.D.Roberts.
Refinery worker sues after sustaining burns at BP Texas City
GALVESTON - Esteban Salamanca is suing BP Amoco Chemical Co. and BP Products North America after he was reportedly burned on the job two months ago.
Woman steps, slips and sues H-E-B
Area resident Florence Brown, 63, has filed suit against the Port Arthur H-E-B, alleging she slipped in a puddle of water at the grocery store.
Homeowner seeks default judgment against appraiser
A Jefferson County homeowner is seeking a default judgment against an individual who assessed his property.
Letting a villain claim victimhood
Talk about a menace to society.
Cancer victim sues employer after he loses job
SHERMAN-A cancer victim alleges he was fired in violation of his civil rights and has filed a lawsuit against his former employer.
Tyler airport worker sues claiming he was not properly paid
MARSHALL-A Mt. Vernon resident has filed a lawsuit against his former employer in an effort to obtain overtime pay.