News from March 2011
Jefferson County Clerk sues Commissioners Court, alleges 'power grab'
Guidry Jefferson County Clerk Carolyn Guidry is suing the Commissioners Court and several county judges, alleging the defendants undermined her constitutional authority by illegally promoting deputy clerks and giving them hefty raises.
Gmail user files class action for invasion of privacy
TYLER - Google is facing a class action that accuses the company of invading the privacy of people who use its Gmail by scanning emails for advertising opportunities.
Wholesaler accuses maker of sexual enhancement products of deceptive trade
A company that manufactures over-the-counter sexual enhancement products thwarted a store's attempts to sell its products, according to recently filed court documents.
Woman says crash caused fractured pelvis
A woman who sustained a fractured pelvis has filed suit against the driver she claims caused a collision.
Crash near Rainbow Bridge subject of lawsuit
A Louisiana woman claims she sustained significant injuries after a driver for Spindletop Center failed to stop at a flashing red light and struck her vehicle.
Port Arthur couple in litigation over ownership of property
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against the Port Arthur residents he claims failed to pay him fully for property he sold to them.
Auto dealer sues after sign maker fails to finish installation
A Jefferson County man claims he lost $11,000 when a company failed to erect a sign after he had already paid them 50 percent down for their services.
Biker sues driver over wreck
A man has filed suit against the driver he claims struck him as he rode on his motorcycle.
Mother, 6 children sue over auto collision
A mother and her six minor children have filed suit against area resident Alonzo Johnson for allegedly causing an automobile collision last January.
Passenger sues for injuries sustained in collision
Beaumont resident Michael Blanchard is suing Tama Douglas for allegedly striking a vehicle in which he was a passenger.
RV owners sue after vehicle hits tree
Keystone Mountaineer (2006 model) GALVESTON � After their recreational vehicle struck a large tree, Don Tompkins and Marie Caruso are suing Angel Brothers Enterprises Ltd.
Landry's sues neon lighting companies over Babin's Seafood fire
Babin's Seafood House GALVESTON � Landry's Restaurants Inc. is seeking close to $1 million from two neon lighting companies for installing a faulty wiring system which caused a fire at one of its eateries in Kemah.
Couple sues to recover jail bond money from woman
GALVESTON � Betty and Charles Sailor seek to recover approximately $14,000 from a woman they bonded from the Galveston County Jail.
Texas City man sues woman who falsely accused him of assault
GALVESTON � A Texas City man has filed a lawsuit against the woman he claims made false accusations against him which led to his arrest.
Cyclist blames poorly lit parking lot for crash into truck
GALVESTON � Olivio Salinas claims building materials that were protruding from a pickup truck belonging to Stanley Security Solutions Inc. knocked him from his bicycle, recent court documents say.
Legal service company files trademark infringement suit
GALVESTON � U.S. Legal Support Inc. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against U.S. Legal Forms Inc. and USLegal Inc.
Galveston woman sues loan company for keeping insurance proceeds
GALVESTON � Alleging her insurance proceeds are withheld as her storm-damaged house lays unrepaired, Velda Britt is suing Specialized Loan Services LLC.
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MILDRED LOUIS ET AL VS JEREMY JOHNSON ET AL
Bouncer beat down results in suit against Gold Club
Last March, two bouncers and a Gold Club manager became "physically violent" with patron Carl Caldwell.
Benzene suit filed against Shell Chemical for man's exposure 50 years ago
Hyde Five decades ago, James Crawford claims he was exposed to benzene. Now, he suffers from a blood disorder and blames Shell Chemical for selling the benzene that allegedly caused the disease.