News from March 2011
Satellite television companies sue Plano man for piracy
SHERMAN - A Plano resident is being sued for illegally obtaining subscription-based satellite television programing.
Family files civil suit against officer, city of Orange over Whitehead shooting
File photo from the Dec. 15 rally at the Orange County Courthouse after a grand jury chose not to indict an off-duty Orange police officer who shot and killed a man last July. The family of a man shot by an off-duty police officer has filed a lawsuit against the city of Orange, arguing it continued to employ the officer despite his alleged history of excessive force, violent outbursts and domestic abuse.
Truck owner says warranty denied because dealership delayed inspection
A Jefferson County company claims it has not been able to use a Ford truck since it broke down last year.
Property owners claim waste management company over charging for service
The owners of three Jefferson County properties have filed suit against the waste management company that services its properties, alleging it has charged the landlords nearly double the agreed-upon contract price.
Driver's failure to yield blamed for collision
A Port Arthur woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way and struck her vehicle.
136th Court District : 4/2011
AGNES GREENE VS CORA FISHER
Texas Times: A Cattle Queen Ahead Of Her Time
During the month of March we celebrate Women's History Month and the many contributions generations of women have made to the fabric and culture of this great country. Texas has been home to scores of influential, intelligent, colorful and unforgettable females.
'Loser pays' next step for successful lawsuit reform in Texas
Taylor Lawsuit reform works. Nothing underscores this point more clearly than the success of the medical liability reforms enacted by Gov. Rick Perry and the Legislature in 2003 and then ratified by voters later that year.
Texas AG settles with five motels over Hurricane Dolly price gouging
Abbott MCALLEN � Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today resolved five price-gouging cases he filed against South Texas motel operators for their improper conduct during Hurricane Dolly.
Advertiser files class action against Yellow Book for deceptive trade practices
MARSHALL � An East Texas businessman is suing Yellow Book, alleging the telephone directory is fraudulently misleading customers about the size of the ads they are purchasing.
Man's worker's comp cutoff after 5 years, sues to reinstate
After nearly five years of receiving worker's compensation, Louie Meiers lost his benefits.
Convenience store seeks injunction to stop company from delivering fuel
A Nederland convenience store has filed an application for an injunction in hopes of stopping Spencer Distributing from delivering fuel.
Signal International sued for man's tumble off scaffold
A lawsuit was recently filed alleging Signal International negligently allowed a contracted employee to fall off an improperly constructed scaffold.
New attorney in charge for Bow Ties Servers in injury case
In March 2009, the Southeast Texas Record reported on a suit filed by Lauretta Fields, a grocery store employee who allegedly received a severe head injury after she was struck by a falling metal curtain.
May trial tentatively set for BISD in suit alleging bus driver caused collision
Two years ago, the Southeast Texas Record reported on litigation filed by Brenda Narcisse, a Jefferson County resident, who sued the Beaumont Independent School District and one of its bus drivers.
Farmers added to suit over home's insurance proceeds
Farmers Insurance Exchange became the newest defendant in litigation between two Beaumont couples arguing over insurance proceeds from a hurricane claim.
White employee sues after allegedly losing job for protecting job of African-American
SHERMAN - A former employee of the Job Corps Center in McKinney has filed a lawsuit alleging she was discriminated against for attempting to protect the job of her African-American assistant.
Nonprofit that helps elderly sued for age discrimination
SHERMAN - An East Texas nonprofit organization, with the mission of providing social and transportation needs of the elderly, is being sued by a former employee for age discrimination.
Judge continues chemical release suit against UCAR
A local judge has continued a suit against UCAR Pipeline over a chemical release, bumping the trial date to early October.
Parents say daughter did not drink on field trip, fight school district over suspension
TYLER - The parents of a Rusk High School student are suing the school after their daughter was suspended due to involvement in a drinking binge during a school sponsored trip.