News from June 2011
Kroger seeks summary judgment in tainted lobster suit
Kroger will soon argue there is no evidence showing that a Beaumont grocery store sold a tainted lobster to a local woman.
Directed verdict in favor of defendants issued in racial discrimination trial
Browne After four days of testimony, a racial discrimination civil trial ended Friday with a directed verdict in favor of the defendants.
60th Court District 8/2011
CHRISTINA KANAKIS ET AL VS THEATIS CARR
Texas anti-SLAPP bill becomes law
Hunter With Gov. Rick Perry's signature, Texas became the 27th state to adopt legislation that protects citizens from being sued for expressing their First Amendment rights.
Partnership members sued after entering into another contract
A business partnership claims it lost out on significant profits when members of their partnership elected to enter into another contract.
Title company sued for denying insurance claim
The part-owner of a Beaumont piece of property has filed suit against the insurance company that he alleges denied his claim for damages.
Legal fight launched over mineral rights of land under canal
The owner of an oil and gas lease alleges others stole gas from the land and refuse to hand over their profits.
Orange residents sue over car crash
Two Orange County residents claim they suffered severe, debilitating injuries after a driver collided with them.
Refinery firewatch sues over exposure to toxic substances
A Jefferson County man claims his work as a firewatch for Valero caused him to be exposed to hydrogen sulfide, resulting in serious personal injuries.
Woman sues to recover cost of returned portable building
The owner of an RV park has filed suit against the company that she claims refused to reimburse her more than $15,000 after she canceled an order.
Woman files suit against young driver over collision
A Jefferson County woman claims she sustained personal injuries after a driver collided with her vehicle.
Two drivers named in suit over fatal collision
The relatives of a recently deceased man have filed suit against the drivers who they claim caused a collision and the man's resulting death.
Business owner sues roofing company over leaks
A business owner has filed suit against the construction company that he claims misled him and sold him a leaky roof.
Woman sues BISD after wreck with driver
A Harris County woman claims she and her minor daughter suffered from physical pain after a driver for the Beaumont Independent School District struck their vehicle.
Suit against GM claims Camaro was a lemon
A Fulton couple has filed suit against General Motors after they claim the Chevrolet Camaro they purchased had multiple defects that a manufacturer's warranty failed to cover.
Suit follows after cigar sales contract goes up in smoke
A Beaumont wholesale outlet claims a cigar company failed to repay it money it spent on cigar products in violation of a sales contract agreement.
Wreck on Park Street subject of suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck the vehicle in which she was riding.
Collection company sued for calling debtor's husband
SHERMAN - A collection company is facing a lawsuit after making collection calls to a debtor's husband and disclosing information.
Truck driver blames rollover wreck on failed brakes, sues truck owner
MARSHALL - A truck driver is suing the owner of a tractor-trailer after the truck's brakes failed and he was injured in a rollover wreck.
Plano resident sues Zicam over loss of smell
SHERMAN - A Plano resident has filed personal injury lawsuit over the homeopathic cold remedy Zicam after she suffered a decrease in her sense of smell.