News from October 2011
Rise in insurance costs leads to cancellation of Beaumont Christmas parade
The city of Beaumont has announced it will not hold its annual Christmas parade this year, "a result of increased insurance costs" and other problems.
Judge orders Louisiana to produce oil spill-related documents to BP
NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally Shushan has ordered the state of Louisiana to turn over discovery documents requested by BP, or face daily fines and the possible dismissal of the state's claims against the oil company.
Suit claims Louisiana company sold defective hydraulic fluid
Fenley LUFKIN - A Louisiana company is being sued for selling a hydraulic fluid that contained an allegedly defective component which resulted in extensive damage to commercial equipment.
Employee sues Council of Governments for failing to pay overtime
SHERMAN - A 911 Program manager has filed a lawsuit claiming her job position was intentionally misclassified so she would not be paid overtime wages.
Nurse sues employer claiming termination due to pregnancy lifting restrictions
Hommel MARSHALL - An African-American pregnant nurse has filed a lawsuit against her employer claiming she lost her job after provided her employer with a doctor's note stating that she could not lift more than 50 pounds.
East Texas car dealership sued for sexual harassment
Cowger SHERMAN - After 10 years of employment with an east Texas car dealership, a saleswoman has filed a lawsuit claiming her civil rights have been violated due to pervasive sexual insults and harassments by her supervisor.
Wreck in Port Arthur subject of lawsuit
A Jefferson County man claims he sustained injuries after a driver struck his vehicle.
60th Court District : 12/2011
DIANNE SWAN ET AL VS MERRIMON W BAKER MD ET AL
Action Restoration sues Jasper residents for causing collision
Action Restoration is suing two Jasper residents for causing an automobile collision with one of its drivers.
Mom says daughter struck while walking, sues driver
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her minor daughter as the girl walked down the street.
Personal injury lawsuit filed after circus truck rear-ends car
MARSHALL - After being involved in a severe rear-end collision involving a tractor-trailer, Deborah Bailey filed a personal injury lawsuit against the truck driver Juan Cavallini Ramirez and his employers Miller Equipment Co. Inc. and Carson & Barnes Circus Co. Inc.
Woman sued for failing to control her speed after rear-ending another vehicle
After rear-ending a truck on Interstate 10 in Beaumont, a jewelry saleswoman is being sued for failing to control her speed.
Dairy Queen sued for allegedly allowing minor employee to be sexually harassed
LUFKIN - The guardian of a 17-year-old minor has filed a lawsuit against Dairy Queen, claiming the fast food restaurant allowed the teen to be sexually harassed by a co-worker.
Employee sues for $40,000 in unpaid overtime wages
Fell SHERMAN - An employee asking for approximately $40,000 in unpaid overtime wages has filed a lawsuit against a Lewisville company.
Hardin County wreck subject of Jefferson County lawsuit
A Beaumont man claims he incurred medical costs because of injuries he sustained in a multi-vehicular collision.
Harris County man sues over multi-car crash
A Harris County man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver struck his vehicle.
Suit claims woman failed to obey traffic control devices
Area resident Linda Odom has filed suit against Beaumont local Linda Fontenot, alleging the woman failed to obey traffic control devices and caused an automobile collision.
Union Pacific worker sues over occupational injuries
Beaumont resident Walter Williams III is suing his employer, Union Pacific Railroad Co., claiming occupational injuries.
Starvin Marvin's Bar & Grill sued for woman's slip & fall
No stranger to litigation, Starvin Marvin's Bar & Grill, which is currently locked in litigation with the city of Beaumont over a noise ordinance, is now on the receiving end of a lawsuit.
Debtor sues Consumer Portfolio for repeatedly calling her
Alleging she was repeatedly harassed with phone calls seeking repayment of a debt, Rita Coulon has filed suit against Consumer Portfolio Services.