News from November 2011
Petition seeks testimony of likely asbestos plaintiff
Seeking the testimony of Jesse Philmon, Rosemary Philmon has filed a petition to perpetuate testimony.
Motiva non-suited from crane collapse suit
Ammons Plaintiff Luis Guajardo recently filed a notice of non-suit in his complaint against Motiva Enterprises and Becon Construction
Man sues after losing consciousness and falling off ladder
Dugas Hardin County resident Corey Babineaux claims fumes emanating from a heater caused him to lose consciousness and fall off a ladder.
Discovery begins is suit filed over pit bull attack
Ducote Discovery has begun in litigation brought by Katherine Welch, who contends that she needs plastic surgery after Jessie Peterson Jr.'s pit bull bit her in the face.
McDonalds wants plaintiff to state maximum damage amount in slip & fall suit
Daw An area McDonalds is requesting that a local judge force plaintiff Debra Harvey to amend her original petition and put a maximum dollar amount of the damages she is seeking on her slip and fall lawsuit.
Gold Club contends third party responsible for beat down at 'Ultimate Fight' night
The Gold Club recently responded to a lawsuit, contending that it was the negligence of a third party that resulted in Brandon Sparks being assaulted while watching an "Ultimate Fight" broadcast at the establishment.
Ellison rejects plea to impose American discovery and procedure rules in BP shareholder suit
Ellison HOUSTON - U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison rejected a plea to impose American rules on discovery and procedure before he sends a shareholder suit against BP directors to the English High Court.
Hartford Insurance case over kickbacks concludes with release of final defendants
Hoeffner HOUSTON � Former Hartford Insurance claims supervisor Rachel Rossow, who received $2.7 million and a BMW 530ia from proceeds of settlements between Hartford and Houston lawyer Todd Hoeffner, gave up the cash and car rather than go to prison.
Loan officer sues bank for overtime wages
SHERMAN - A former loan officer has filed a lawsuit against an East Texas bank for violating federal labor regulations by not paying its loan officers overtime wages.
Beaumont woman files slip-and-fall lawsuit against Wal-Mart
A Beaumont woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Wal-Mart after she slipped on a wet floor in the produce department.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Nov. 21-23, 2011.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County Courts
A total of four new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Nov. 14-18, 2011.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Nov. 17-23, 2011
Multi-car crash subject of lawsuit
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended the vehicle in which she was riding, causing a multi-car collision.
Homeowners sue bank for wrongful foreclosure
Despite their offer to pay any money due on their deficient mortgage, two Jefferson County residents claim they face foreclosure on their property.
Wreck on Highway 69 subject of suit
A Port Arthur man and woman have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended the vehicle in which they were riding.
Woman sues insurance company for wreck benefits
A Jefferson County woman claims her insurance company refused to pay her adequate benefits she should have received following a collision.
Driver who struck work convoy sued
A Jefferson County company claims a truck driver hit its work convoy as the company performed construction work on the side of a highway, causing it to incur property damage and employee-related expenses.
Port Arthur store sued over ATM contract
Citywide Bank claims a Port Arthur store reneged on a contract in which it promised to allow only Citywide Bank's ATM on its premises.
Suit blames man's bladder cancer on refinery chemicals
Bradley A man has filed suit against his former employers, alleging he developed bladder cancer after being exposed to carcinogenic materials throughout his career.