News from January 2011
Order of dismissal entered in KCS injury suit
A local judge has entered an order of dismissal in a personal injury suit filed against Kansas City Southern Railway last fall.
Woman falls at LaMarque Wal-Mart, files lawsuit
GALVESTON � After injuring herself at a La Marque Wal-Mart two years ago, Barbara A. Jones is suing the discount retailer.
Seaman sues King Fisher over injury aboard ship
GALVESTON � A seaman from Hidalgo County claims that he injured his ankle while working aboard a ship a couple of months ago.
Santa Fe couple claims builder failed to repair home
GALVESTON � Alleging Main Street Builders failed to repair their Santa Fe home, Troy and Donna Stuart have filed suit against the business and its owner.
League City collision subject of suit
GALVESTON � James Heath argues that Darlene Broussard caused him to hit another vehicle on a League City street almost two years ago.
Contractor claims Galveston homeowner won't pay for storm repairs
GALVESTON � A Galveston County contractor claims that a Jamaica Beach resident owes him about $11,500 for storm repairs, recent court documents say.
Engineering firm says fired contractor still getting paid
GALVESTON � Mustang Engineering LP seeks to recover approximately $16,000 from a former contractor, recent court documents say.
Mother dies 4 days after giving birth, family sues
Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital and several area physicians have been named in a medical malpractice complaint filed by the family of Shawanda Baukman, who died four days after giving birth.
New control plan order entered in trip-and-fall against Speedy Stop
Speedy Stop No. 14 A new discovery control plan order has recently been entered in a trip-and-fall case filed against an area convenience store.
Tower Insurance sues man who started fire by smoking at gas station
Hoping to recover some of the funds it paid to a policyholder, Tower Insurance of New York is suing Nederland resident Richard Patrick for allegedly starting a fire by smoking at a gas station.
Man who fell off truck settles with E.W. Belcher Trucking
After two years of litigation, Todd Buchholtz, who broke both heels and a wrist after falling off the top of a trailer while attempting to secure a rice load, settled his claims against E.W. Belcher Trucking.
Jury selection begins in trial against red light runner
Two Beaumont residents will spend the next couple of days pleading their case before 12 Jefferson County jurors, as jury selection began Monday, Jan. 10 in the automobile collision trial of Elise Matthews vs. Jerelle Davis.
No Diggleses allowed on premises
Family names often come with steady traits. Maybe it's an ear for music or a green thumb, a knack for storytelling or a generous spirit. Whatever the talent or tendency, many members of the family have it, and it gets passed down from generation to generation.
Passenger sues driver and other motorist for causing collision
In February 2009, Christopher Kelley was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by Christopher Dekerlegand when another motorist, Daniel Alvarado, collided with their vehicle.
Wreck leads to suit
Claiming injuries in a motor vehicle collision, Thomas Davis is suing Nederland resident Alan Kelley in hopes of recovering monetary damages.
Motor collision suit filed
Teena Thomas has filed suit against Beaumont resident Brandi Pitts for a motor vehicle collision she allegedly caused last November.
Employees claim home builder not paying overtime
GALVESTON - A group of Meritage Homes salespeople allege that the homebuilder is not paying them overtime wages, recent court documents say.
Passenger seeks $300K after collision
GALVESTON � Jeff Talbott of Alvin insists he was injured on impact while riding in a vehicle along a Santa Fe intersection and is suing for $300,000, recent court documents say.
Theft of trade secrets suit filed against competing ambulance company
Southeast Texas EMS has filed suit against Cindy Bridges, a former manager who allegedly quit and formed her own ambulance service by stealing trade secrets.