News from November 2010
Galveston man sues Centerpoint Energy over crash with employee
GALVESTON - Timmie Clark of Galveston has filed suit against Centerpoint Energy and one of its employees over a two-vehicle collision last year.
Wreck in Friendswood subject of lawsuit
GALVESTON - Jean Gill of Friendswood claims that she sustained multiple injuries from an auto accident with Scott Alley of Pearland, recent court documents say.
Hurricane recovery company sues Port of Galveston over unpaid bills
GALVESTON - Alleging it was not fully compensated for performing storm cleanup at the Port of Galveston, DRC Emergency Services has filed suit against the Trustees of the Galveston Wharves Board.
Ford wins favorable verdict in product liability trial
Just in time for Thanksgiving, 12 jurors delivered a favorable verdict for Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, following nearly six weeks of testimony.
Christus executive to discuss healthcare reform at Lamar University
Lamar University's College of Business will host Paul Trevino, administrator of CHRISTUS Hospital-St. Elizabeth, as the ExxonMobil Executive in Residence Dec. 2.
Nationwide class action filed against Google for scanning emails
TEXARKANA, Texas - A Texarkana resident has filed a class action lawsuit against Google that claims the company violated privacy laws by scanning Gmail accounts in order to sell and place advertisements on account holder's user screens.
Ship's engine problems subject of lawsuit
GALVESTON - The Mosaic Co. alleges that Design Power International and HK Engine Components bear responsibility for the constant mechanical failure of one of its vessels, recent court documents say.
Discovery certificate filed in injury suit against Modular Space
Defendant Thomas Sumlin recently filed a certificate of discovery in an injury case, acknowledging he received fellow defendant Modular Space's request for disclosure.
UP employee seeks TRO against railroad
A Union Pacific Railroad Co. employee is seeking to obtain a temporary restraining order against his employer to stop the company from investigating a transportation vehicle collision.
Child falls out of shopping cart, parents sue Sutherland's
The parents of a young boy have filed suit against Sutherland's in Beaumont, alleging the company is responsible for their son falling out of a shopping cart.
Arbitration granted in sexual assault case against Dowlen Oaks
An unopposed motion for arbitration was recently granted in a sexual assault case filed against the Emeritus Corp., doing business as Dowlen Oaks, an assisted living center in Beaumont.
Injury trial against Spartan Offshore still set for March
A local judge has refused to grant Spartan Offshore's motion for continuance on Monday, Nov. 22, keeping the personal injury trial of Neal Elk vs. Spartan on target for March.
Cleaning company sued for gunky mess has production motion granted
In May, Port Arthur plant worker Sharon Kirk sued Veolia Es Environmental Services, claiming the company left behind a mess causing her to fall down a flight of stairs and injure her knee.
Man struck in face with winch cable, sues Murphy Exploration
Jose Cardenas has filed suit against Murphy Exploration and Production and SBM Atlantia for an injury he received nearly two years ago.
Extension letter filed in coin company trade secrets case
First National Reserve sued Edward Hein and First United Reserve in May, alleging Hein capitalized on the company's top secret and confidential information to recruit customers for a competing coin seller.
Carpenter sued over unfinished beach project
GALVESTON - Michael Morrison claims Greg Pruneau abandoned a work project at his beachfront property on the Bolivar Peninsula, recent court documents say.
87-year-old hospice patient dies, suit filed
Nearly two years ago, Mary Helen Smith, an 87-year-old hospice patient, died while "suffering festering ulcers."
Pleasure Island sued for breach of contract
A contracted worker has file suit against Pleasure Island, an 18.5 mile long man-made body of land in Port Arthur, alleging she was never paid for services rendered.
Galveston condos subject of insurance lawsuit
GALVESTON - Seascape Condominium Owners Association has filed suit against International Risk Control in an attempt to stop the latter's requests for further compensation.
Criss can't stop release of TWIA settlement information, OAG says
Criss AUSTIN - Galveston Judge Susan Criss cannot order the Texas Windstorm Association to withhold information about a $189 million lawsuit settlement or the attorneys' fees, the Texas attorney general's office ruled today.