News from March 2011
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of three new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Feb. 21-25, 2011.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 24-March 2, 2011.
60th Court District 4/2011
WILLIE SEMIEN JR VS FREDRIC RAY NEYLAND
Man sues maker of pain pump after severe cartilage damage
After discovering severe cartilage damage, a Thicket city resident is suing the manufacturers of a pain pump that was implanted in his shoulder.
Lawsuit blames drug-induced Parkinson 's on reflux medicine
MARSHALL - Three Texas residents claim they are suffering from a drug-induced Parkinson 's disease after taking the prescription drug Reglan as treatment for acid reflux. They are suing the drug's manufacturer for failing to adequately warn of the drug's risks.
Wreck on Concord subject of lawsuit
A Beaumont man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck him after the driver attempted to make a right-hand turn.
Spinal surgery unnecessary, malpractice suit claims
Because of repeated spinal surgeries, a Hardin County woman claims she has sustained severe infections and been forced to endure excruciating pain.
Credit bureaus sued for showing paid home equity loan as overdue
SHERMAN - After discovering a paid-off lien was still showing overdue on his credit reports, a Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against the credit bureaus alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Wal-Mart sued for allowing snake to roam freely in Silsbee store
A mother has filed a lawsuit accusing personnel at the Silsbee Wal-Mart of knowingly allowing a snake to roam the store and bite her toddler son.
Worker falls into hidden culvert, sues employer over hazardous working condition
Payne After falling into a hidden culvert, a construction worker is suing his employer for not warning of the dangerous condition.
Daughter seeks order to retain parents' power of attorney
Sutton The daughter of two Beaumont residents wants to retain power of attorney for her parents, saying they should not have been permitted to revoke her status.
Suit says man romances, rips off women
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the man she claims is making a living by romancing women and then borrowing money from them.
Port Arthur couple sues Old American over auto crash payment
Two Port Arthur residents claim they face losing thousands of dollars in damages from a car collision.
Woman files suit against driver who rear-ended vehicle
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
Man sues driver who stopped in middle of the road
A Jefferson County man blames a driver for making him strike a vehicle parked in the middle of the road.
Suit filed over automobile collision
Beaumont resident Sabrina Batten is suing Groves resident Aaron Achee for allegedly rear-ending her two years ago.
Couple sues over rear end collision
Beaumont residents Charles and Mary Weaver claim they were rear ended while yielding to oncoming traffic.
Feinberg says 100,000 claims lack proof
Feinberg Gulf Coast Claims Administrator Kenneth Feinberg told a group of foreign journalists yesterday that close to 100,000 claims submitted as a result of the BP oil spill "lack proof."