News from January 2011
Pedestrian claims she was hit by car, sues driver
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her as she walked down the street.
Crash between Fed Ex van, motorcycle subject of lawsuit
A Jefferson County man claims he sustained injuries after a driver forced him to lay his motorcycle on pavement while he attempted to drive through an intersection.
Suit says drunk driver caused injuries to woman, son
A Beaumont woman claims her son suffered multiple damages after an intoxicated driver made a failed attempt to pass a vehicle.
Wells Fargo seeks to recover $500K loan
Wells Fargo Bank has filed suit against Beaumont resident Jason Whitney, seeking to recover the balance due on a $500,000 loan.
Man claims Bobcat loader ran over foot
Jerrod Dickerson is suing his employer, Allco Inc., alleging the company failed to properly train and supervise a co-worker who ran over his foot with a Bobcat loader.
Judge orders Quality Contract Services to pay $26k for rented cars
In September 2009, the Southeast Texas Record reported that Enterprise Leasing sued Quality Contract Services, claiming the Orange company failed to completely pay for vehicles it rented.
Bus passenger sues driver who slammed vehicle into bus
A Beaumont man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to obey a traffic pattern and slammed into the side of a bus.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Jan. 10-18, 2011.
Legally Speaking: The Justie Awards Are Back! (Part 2)
Last week, we presented some true contenders, genuine oddities of the legal system that are strange but true.
Delivery driver for age discrimination after losing job
LUFKIN - A former deliveryman has filed a discrimination lawsuit that argues he was terminated due to his age.
East Texan sues over contaminated peanut butter
TYLER - An East Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Peter Pan peanut butter, four years after he allegedly contracted salmonella from the contaminated product.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of six new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Jan. 10-14, 2011.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Jan. 13-19, 2011.
Man runs into cow, sues animal's owner
Alleging a wandering cow crossed paths with the bumper of his vehicle, Orange resident Jeffrey Tarbox has filed suit against Hamshire local Donald Deaton for injuries he sustained in the collision.
Seatbelt manufacturer sued after fatal car accident
MARSHALL - The family of a deceased Tyler woman alleges her seatbelt restraint system failed to comply with appropriate legal statutes, a federal lawsuit filed against the seatbelt manufacturer states.
Healthcare employee claims discrimination after losing job for cursing at patient
LUFKIN - A 67-year-old former healthcare employee has filed a lawsuit that claims she was not terminated for cursing at a patient but terminated due to her age and race.
East Texas law firm sued for violating Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
TYLER - A consumer has filed a lawsuit against an East Texas collection law firm for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Lawsuit filed over multiple semi-trailer wreck on IH-20
MARSHALL - A truck driver who was in the middle of a multiple semi-trailer collision along Interstate 20 has filed a federal lawsuit against another truck driver.
Family Dollar sued over falling merchandise
Claiming falling merchandise forced her to take evasive action and twist her ankle, Mary Jane Walters has filed suit against Family Dollar Stores of Texas.
Trip and fall filed against Circle A Food Mart
Circle A Food Mart on Calder Avenue Beaumont resident Cheryll Johnson is suing Circle A Food Mart for allegedly failing to post a sign warning customers of a "poorly maintained step."