News from April 2011
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Excello Construction sued for not paying $7K debt
Dayton resident Tom Yoakum has filed suit against Excello Construction, a Beaumont business, for allegedly failing to pay him back for goods and services totaling more than $7,000.
State Farm sued for not paying more than policy allowed
Orange resident Jon Glingaman has filed suit against State Farm Insurance, claiming his benefits were insufficient to cover injuries he suffered in a multivehicle collision.
Capital One sues to recover credit card debt
Seeking to recover what's in Gloria Sullivan's wallet, Capital One has filed suit against the Beaumont resident, alleging she defaulted on her credit card payments.
Illegal left turn results in suit
Port Arthur local Arline Chenier Ned is suing Houston resident Anita Sanchez for allegedly making an illegal left turn and striking her vehicle.
Man dragged by wire sues Turner Industries
Port Arthur resident Richard Williams has filed suit against Turner Industries Group and one of its employees, Ernest Salazar, who ran over a wire Williams was holding and dragged him across the floor.
Buzbee sues Apffel over attorney fees from Hurricane Ike settlements
Buzbee GALVESTON � Galveston attorney Tony Buzbee is pursuing legal action against Darrell Apffel and Bettison, Doyle, Apffel & Guarino PC, claiming the Galveston law firm used his name and reputation to land Hurricane Ike clients and settle their cases with various insurers.
Maintenance company sues apartments over unpaid bill
GALVESTON � Presto Maintenance Supply Inc. has filed suit against Carriage Conversion Project LLC in an effort to recover a $2,000 debt, recent court documents say.
Woman sues Kemah condos after fall on stairs
GALVESTON � A Galveston County woman has filed suit against a local homeowners association after she fell at its property more than a month ago.
Suit claims naphthalene exposure caused heart, lung problems
GALVESTON � A Galveston County man alleges he was exposed to a chemical leak while working as a security guard at a Texas City petrochemical plant almost two years ago, recent court documents say.
Medical Center claims plaintiff failed to present expert report in malpractice suit
GALVESTON � CHCA Mainland LP seeks to remove itself from a convicted felon's medical malpractice lawsuit.
Continuance granted in sexual assault case against Texas City minister
Apffel GALVESTON � The parties in a $25 million sexual molestation lawsuit targeting a Texas City minister recently had their agreed motion for continuance granted.
Galveston councilman answers police chief's slander suit, says statements were true
Wiley GALVESTON � Galveston City Councilman Chris Gonzales asserts the allegedly defamatory statements he made about Galveston Police Chief Charles Wiley were substantially true, recent court documents say.
Plaintiff claiming she was wrongfully terminated asks for more time to depose supervisor
GALVESTON � Stating she needs more time to depose her supervisor who she alleges assaulted her in retaliation for talking to the Kemah Police Department, Jennifer Lindsey has asked Galveston County 405th District Court Judge Wayne Mallia to grant a motion of continuance.
Suit alleges partner shorted stock sale
Two business partners are in litigation over the sale of stock in their vending machine business.
Man who sued Academy for slipping on algae requests October trial setting
Plaintiff Lynn Hymel, who sued Academy Sports & Outdoors after slipping on some algae on his way to purchase a barbecue pit, recently requested his case be placed on the October docket.
CVS Transportation, truck driver sued for causing auto collision
Beaumont resident Ashley Williams has filed suit against CVS Transportation and its employee, Joanne Gilley, who allegedly struck her vehicle while changing lanes.
GuardTech Pest Management swaps counsel in infestation lawsuit
Calvert GuardTech Pest Management recently swapped counsel in a lawsuit alleging it failed to detect a termite infestation, which ended up causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.
O'Quinn firm sued for legal malpractice by silicosis clients
O'Quinn Almost 200 former silicosis clients of renowned Houston attorney John O'Quinn are now alleging the deceased lawyer's firm improperly charged expenses and continues to hold on to their settlement funds.
Hood files scathing brief in BP MDL
Hood Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is arguing that citizens of his state are incapable of resolving their oil spill claims, according to Gulf Coast Claims Facility administrator Kenneth Feinberg.