News from July 2011
No new trial for doc who failed to uphold contract, appeals court rules
Finding that a jury charge question was "harmless," the Ninth Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's ruling and declined to give a child psychiatrist a new trial.
Atwood obtains default judgment in boat suit
Marvin Atwood and his company Home Energy Conservations obtained a default judgment against Jeff Williams, who allegedly stole $10,000 from Atwood.
Texas Times: Celebrating Texas' Great Outdoors
This June, Americans across the country celebrate "Great Outdoors Month," and as Texans, we are fortunate to have access to a wide variety of outdoor destinations, from crystal clear rivers and beaches to canyons and caverns, often only a short road-trip away.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts, July 7-8, 2011.
Beaumont woman seeking to save home fails to show for jurisdiction hearing
A Beaumont woman, hoping to save her home from demolition, failed to show for a plea to the jurisdiction hearing Monday.
Plano company sued for breach of contract
SHERMAN - A Plano company is facing a lawsuit for defaulting on a $130,000 settlement agreement with a New York corporation.
U.S. Steel sued for not paying female employee same as male
MARSHALL - A human resources employee for U.S. Steel Corp. has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit claiming she was not paid the same as similarly situated male employees and was terminated when she complained about the unfair treatment.
Pharmacy technician sues over co-workers' inappropriate comments
MARSHALL - A pharmacy technician claims she was subjected to a sexually hostile work environment by her co-workers and has filed a lawsuit claiming she was victim of discrimination.
Mom of autistic child sues employer after losing job for taking leave
TYLER - The mother of an autistic child has filed a lawsuit against her employer after she was fired for taking unapproved intermittent leave to transport her child to his doctor's visits and therapy.
Kindergarten teacher sues after losing job
SHERMAN - A kindergarten teacher at a private childcare facility has filed a lawsuit arguing she lost her job after she complained about not being properly paid for overtime hours.
Groves man files suit over wreck
A Groves man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to yield the right-of-way, causing a collision.
Business owners seek injunction to enforce sales agreement
Two owners of a business claim they will suffer damages to their establishment unless the court orders three people to keep to the terms of multiple agreements.
Right turn from left lane blamed for wreck on Phelan
A Beaumont woman claims she sustained serious injuries after a driver switched lanes and ran into her car.
Suit filed after woman struck in parking lot
A Jefferson County woman and her husband claim the woman sustained neck and back injuries when a driver ran into her as she walked across a parking lot.
Man sues over uninsured motorist benefits
A man has filed suit against his former insurance company, alleging it refused to pay him benefits following a collision with an uninsured driver.
Wholesaler sues woman over loan
A wholesale outlet filed suit against the Houston woman who it claims failed to repay her loan of more than $20,000.
Mounting repairs led to loss of vehicle, suit claims
A Beaumont woman claims she paid nearly $2,000 to have her 2001 black Chrysler PT Cruiser repaired, but never received the vehicle back.
Failure to control speed blamed for crash on Eastex Freeway
An Orange County man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Suit filed on behalf of 5 kids injured in wreck
Three Jefferson County mothers have filed suit against a driver who they claim injured their five children during a collision.
Crash with Crown Vic leads to lawsuit
Two Beaumont residents claim they sustained back and neck pain after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and struck their vehicle.