News from January 2011
136th Court District 2/2011
C AND B SERVICES INC VS BEAUMONT HOSPITAL HOLDINGS INC ET AL
Medical malpractice suit filed against Nederland doc
Port Arthur resident Hattie Griggie has filed suit against Dr. Joseph Badlissi, claiming he violated the standard of care.
Fort Bend deputy claims he was fired after addressing Legislature
GALVESTON � Alleging he was dismissed from his position as Fort Bend County deputy sheriff last year because he addressed a sub-committee of the Texas Legislature, William Butera has filed suit against his employer.
Wrongful death suit against Tyler auto company blames bald tires for crash
MARSHALL-A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Tyler automotive dealer for allowing a temporary worker to drive a delivery truck with bald tires.
Suit filed over wreck on Hwy 124
A Jefferson County man claims he suffers from headaches and severe neck and back pain because of a 2009 collision.
Man claims neck, back injuries from collision
A Nederland man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle, causing him to sustain injuries to his neck, back and body.
Groves woman sues over collision in Nederland
A Groves woman claims she incurred medical costs after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way to her at a stop sign.
Wreck on Old Dowlen Road subject of lawsuit
A Beaumont man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and collided with him while making a left-hand turn.
Port Neches man claims sisters hiding mom, wants court to intervene
A Port Neches man has filed suit against his sisters, alleging they have hidden his mother from him and have threatened that he won't see her again until she is dead.
Plaintiff claims driver failed to obey traffic control device
A Jefferson County woman claims she sustained damages after a driver collided with her vehicle.
East Texas rental company sued for allowing hostile work environment
LUFKIN-An East Texas company is being sued by an employee for allowing a sexual hostile working environment.
Nurse accuses hospital employees of posting photos of sedated patients
TYLER-A former nurse is seeking more than $15 million from a Tyler hospital alleging she was fired after complaining about employees taking pictures of sedated patients and posting the pictures on Facebook.
Mom claims dog knocked daughter into ditch
On behalf of her minor daughter, Connie Purdy filed suit against area resident Melvin Porter, alleging the man's dog knocked her child into a ditch.
Secretary sues after supervisors refuse to address co-worker's sexual harassment
MARSHALL-A former secretary has filed a lawsuit that claims management refused to handle or address a sexual harassment situation resulting in her constructive discharge.
Buzbee files 10 suits alleging formaldehyde in FEMA trailers
Buzbee The Buzbee Law Firm recently filed 10 suits on behalf of dozens individuals claiming they were exposed to elevated formaldehyde levels while living in trailers issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Plaintiff non-suits furniture store over employee's collision
A settlement was recently reached between Winnie resident Craig Stowe and Van Deventer Furniture Rentals, a Beaumont company.
Abbott, feds settle with Mylan
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that the Texas Medicaid program will receive $23 million of a $65 million state/federal settlement with a drug manufacturer that allegedly reported inaccurate drug prices.
Defense seeks to nullify $98K verdict in favor of Lewis Law Firm
An Orange couple is petitioning a local judge to grant them a new trial and nullify a $98,000 verdict won by the Lewis Law Firm in October.
Brent Coon's law firm sued for defaulting on American Express credit card
According to a recent lawsuit brought by American Express, the Beaumont law firm Brent Coon & Associates has neglected to pay its corporate credit card balance, racking up more than $170,000 in charges on a past due account.