News from April 2011
Debt collection agency sued for threatening to garnish wages
A debt collection agency is being sued for threatening to garnish a Beaumont woman's wages in an effort to collect on a past due debt.
Couple gets hit turning into own driveway, sues driver
Two Port Arthur residents allege they incurred medical costs after a driver slammed into their vehicle as they attempted to turn into their own driveway.
Man claims he was struck while strolling through Wal-Mart parking lot
A man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver struck him as he strolled through Wal-Mart's parking lot.
Port Arthur business sues motorcycle driver who crashed into building
The owner of a Jefferson County business claims she sustained damage to her property after a motorcycle driver ran into her commercial property.
Beaumont hotel sues plumber over leaks
An insurance company paid more than $200,000 to Red Roof Inn after a water leak occurred, causing significant structural damages, according to recently filed court documents.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County, April 4-8, 2011.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 7-13, 2011
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts, April 12-13, 2011.
Jury finds plaintiff at fault for causing motor vehicle collision
A Jefferson County jury recently found that the plaintiff was actually at fault for causing a motor vehicle collision in October 2009.
Estate assets trial ends in settlement
After a full week of testimony, a civil trial over an estate's rental income abruptly ended Friday, with the parties opting to settle rather than letting the jury decide.
Company sued for fraud for not paying for employee's health insurance
SHERMAN - A Plano woman is suing her former employer for fraud alleging that her payroll-deducted health insurance premiums were not paid to the health insurance company.
Grayson County Deputy Clerk sues after losing job for not calling new district clerk
SHERMAN - A former Grayson County Deputy Clerk is suing the county after she was terminated shortly after a new District Clerk was sworn into office.
Truck driver sues for $50,000 after rear-end collision
TYLER - A truck driver has filed a lawsuit asking for more than $50,000 after his tractor-trailer was rear-ended by a sport utility vehicle.
Couple claims shoddy work by contractor led to home's demolition
GALVESTON � A Harris County couple claims a Montgomery County contractor's work on their Bayou Vista home was performed so poorly that they had to have the structure demolished.
Angleton woman sues collection agency over abusive tactics
GALVESTON � An Angleton woman alleges a collection agency engaged in harassment and abusive tactics, recent court documents say.
Welder sues after losing fingers in shipboard accident
GALVESTON � A welding foreman from Houston has filed suit against Global Industries after he nearly lost most of his fingers more than six months ago while working on one of their vessels.
Bay City man sues maker, distributor of hernia mesh patch
Kugel Mesh Patch GALVESTON � Complaining that an implanted Composix Kugel Mesh Patch caused abdominal problems, Bay City resident Frank Larry Spalek has pursued legal action against the patch's manufacturer and distributor.
Motorist sues young driver over Dickinson crash
GALVESTON � Dickinson resident Gary W. Hall is suing San Leon natives Pamela and Jessica Wagner in response to a car crash two years ago.
Woman claims new office carpet caused her to fall
GALVESTON � Marie Kraft is suing a number of companies, including Shaw Industries Inc., over injuries she reportedly sustained in a fall two years ago, recent court documents say.
Litigation arises out of electric job with city of Galveston
GALVESTON � In a recently filed lawsuit, First National Insurance Company of America alleges Bay Electric Services Inc. "wrongfully diverted contract proceeds for its own benefit."