News from September 2011
Contractor nonsuits BISD in case over lost bid on Dishman gym
Bruce's General Construction has nonsuited the Beaumont Independent School District from litigation alleging the district cost taxpayers an extra $150,000 and violated Texas bidding procedures when it hired a more expensive contractor.
Plaintiffs seeks to compel mediation with Home Depot
Plaintiff Marvin and Betty Rodrigue recently filed a motion to compel mediation in their suit against Home Depot.
Man takes cutting torch to barrel, sues company after barrel explodes
Payne MARSHALL - An East Texan who took a cutting torch to a barrel containing rubbing alcohol residue has filed a personal injury lawsuit after the barrel exploded and caused him to sustain severe injuries and burns.
Port Arthur church obtains TRO against pastor
Adams The First Sixth Street Baptist Church in Port Arthur obtained a temporary restraining order against its pastor, Donald Toussaint, who allegedly hid his criminal past and now stands accused of misusing church funds.
Breach of contract trial over disposal project begins
Jury selection in a breach of contract case over a disposal project began Monday, Sept. 12 in Judge Milton Shuffield's 136th District Court.
No show defendant prompts judge to side with plaintiff in lovers quarrel
In October 2007, the Southeast Texas Record reported that Dawn Gaudet sued her former domestic partner, Camille Rocha, who threatened to blow her away with a shotgun.
172nd Court District 10/2011
GLEN W MORGAN VS JEFFERSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT ET AL
Crane collapse at Motiva results in litigation
Jose Alonso is suing Motiva Enterprises and Becon Construction for injuries he received when a crane collapsed at the refinery.
Woman alleges cow attack in suit
A China woman who claims a cow struck her car is not only suing for the damage to the vehicle but also the injuries she received when the cow attacked her afterwards.
Jurors find J.C. not responsible for deputy's auto collision
A jury recently found in favor of Jefferson County in litigation brought by Raymond Lauda, who claims he was seriously injured after a speeding sheriff's patrol unit lost control and struck his vehicle.
College fraternity settles drunk driver suit
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity on Wednesday settled litigation brought by the family of Michelle Briggs, who died when a drunk driver struck her stalled vehicle nearly four years ago.
Trip & fall filed against funeral home
Vivian Anders and her husband, Weldon, have filed suit against the Heritage Funeral Home of Memorial Gardens, alleging the business failed to remove a tripping hazard on its premises.
Nederland man claims Chevron fired him over on-the-job injury
Nederland resident Paul Pierce claims he was fired for suffering an on-the-job injury.
Bumpy marsh buggy ride results in suit
Marsh Master A bumpy ride on a marsh buggy has led Kris Pitre to file suit against the owner of the machine, Duphil Inc.
Widow files asbestos suit against husband's employer
Hyde The family of the late Augustine Aranda Sr. has filed an asbestos suit against the man's former employer, Atlantic Richfield, and two other companies.
Woman trips over empty pallet, sues CVS Pharmacy
Alleging there should have been "caution signs" around an empty pallet, Ava Quinby has filed a trip-and-fall lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy.
Cash's Bar and Grill sued for woman's injury
Area resident Saige Richardson has filed suit against Cash's Bar and Grill, alleging she was injured while at the restaurant's premises.
Woman sues after tattoo develops staph infection
Area resident Jamie Gerardo is suing Lash Co. for a staph infection she developed after the company stamped a tattoo across her right breast.
Benzene suit faults 11 companies for man's cancer
Brown Richard Sonnier and his wife, Rose, are suing DuPont De Nemours and 10 other companies, alleging the defendants exposed him to benzene and caused his cancer.