News from February 2011
Discovery request acknowledged in exploding house case
Defendant Gilbert Adolph Kasper, who was sued by nine of his Port Arthur neighbors after his home exploded, recently filed a certificate of written discovery.
Local doctors sue over malfunctioning X-ray machine
Portable X-ray machines Ultimate Medical Services has cost a Jefferson County company thousands of dollars by failing to properly fix an X-ray machine damaged during Hurricane Ike, according to recently filed court documents.
Oil and gas royalty retrial starts up
In June 2009, the Southeast Texas Record reported on an oil and gas lease trial, which ended in mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict.
City of Port Arthur sues motorist who struck employee
Seeking more than $50,000 in damages and benefits rendered, the city of Port Arthur has filed suit against a motorist who caused a collision with an employee two years ago.
Final judgment reached between Glass Doctor and motorist
A final judgment was recently reached in a suit filed by Buford Taylor, who sued Glass Doctor after landing in a ditch while trying to avoid being hit by one of the company's vehicles.
Rowan Companies seeks summary judgment in Jones Act case
Rowan Companies filed a motion for summary judgment Feb. 1 in a Jones Act lawsuit alleging it is responsible for injuring a medic.
Brent Coon answers suit alleging firm owes American Express $170K
Brent Coon & Associates has answered a lawsuit alleging the Beaumont law firm owes American Express more than $170,000 in charges on a past due credit card account.
Galveston man says insurer's denial left apartment mold damaged
GALVESTON - As a result of being denied coverage for water damage to his Galveston apartment, Stuart Wood is suing certain underwriters at Lloyd's of London and CJW & Associates Inc.
Death of pedestrian leads to suit against driver, company
GALVESTON - Robert Meek has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Gullett & Associates Inc. and one of its employees.
Wreck in Webster subject of lawsuit
GALVESTON � John Naylor of Houston and Jennifer Jones of League City claim Jacob Taylor Clebosky struck their vehicle during icy conditions on a street in Webster more than a year ago.
When a Night of Dancing Fell Flat at the Star Bar
How many editorials have been written challenging the legitimacy of slip-and-fall lawsuits.
Wintry weather to keep courthouse, county offices closed on Friday
The threat of ice and dangerous conditions has prompted Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick to close county offices, including the courthouses in Beaumont and Port Arthur, on Friday, Feb. 4.
Beaumont attorney, wife make major donation to Lamar music department
Beaumont attorney Ray Moore, right, and his wife, Mary, were present for the formal renaming of Lamar University's music department as The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music. The founder of one of Beaumont's most successful law firms and his wife have made a major contribution to Lamar University.
Man seeks TRO to stop city from demolishing historic Beaumont home
324 La Salle St. Houston resident Aaron Conley has filed a request for a temporary restraining order to stop the city of Beaumont from demolishing a home "with historic roots" he recently acquired.
Pregnant employee claims discrimination by Pizza Hut
A pregnant Pizza Hut employee has filed a lawsuit claiming she was terminated for filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Furnace manufacturer sued after worker is burned
MARSHALL - A Marshall resident has filed a lawsuit against a commercial furnace manufacturer after he suffered burn injuries while attempting to perform maintenance on the machine.
Bank sued for not posting notice of ATM fees
SHERMAN - In a recently filed federal lawsuit, an East Texas bank is being accused of violating federal regulations by not posting a fee notice sign on its ATM machines.
Texas SC dissenters argue malpractice decision could lead to more lawsuits
Johnson AUSTIN � State Supreme Court justices threw out a malpractice claim against two doctors because their patient waited too long to add them to a suit.
PA coach accused of choking student sues district for defamation
A Jefferson County man who has already been awarded $60,000 from the Port Arthur Independent School District has once again filed suit against the district, alleging employees conspired against him to make him lose his job.