News from September 2011
58th Court District 11/2011
RODNEY CAVNESS ET AL VS STATE FARM LLOYDS
Gold Club bouncer asserts contributory negligence in assault suit
The Gold Club is asserting that two Beaumont residents, who claim a former bouncer assaulted them at the exotic dancing establishment, are responsible for causing the incident.
Discovery underway in infection suit against nail salon
A notice of discovery was recently filed in a personal injury suit against an area nail salon.
FELA suit brought against BNSF Railway
A former BNSF Railway employee is suing the company for alleged repetitive physical trauma he suffered during his employment.
BISD sued for bus driver's collision
Area resident Doris Faulk has filed suit against the Beaumont Independent School District for injuries she received in a collision caused by one of the district's bus drivers.
Passenger sues driver after collision
Claiming he was a "negligent-free passenger," Troy Moak has filed suit against Ira Bean for causing an automobile collision two years ago.
Woman tumbles over display table, sues Dollar Tree for negligent placement
While shopping at a Port Arthur Dollar Tree two years ago, Alma Smith tumbled over a display table and injured herself.
March trial set for meter reader who was mauled by dogs
A docket control plan order has been entered a suit filed by Edward Clontz, a utility meter reader who sued after he was attacked by a pack of dogs.
Last minute rush to avoid needed lawsuit reform
What does a Louisiana man with a marsh-buggy boo-boo have in common with a Jefferson County woman with an infected breast tattoo? What do both have in common with a China, Texas, woman assaulted by a peripatetic cow?
Suit alleges defect caused Honda ATV rollover
Honda Rancher 420 TM ATV The owner of a Honda all-terrain vehicle has filed suit against Beaumont retailer Cowboy Honda and manufacturer Honda North America, alleging the ATV is defective.
Collapsed wall leads man to sue Hacienda Apartments
A tenant at the Hacienda Apartments has filed suit against the complex's owner, alleging a wall collapsed on him.
Suit alleges Glade candle 'unreasonably dangerous'
Alleging her Glade scented candle was mistakenly advertised as safe, area resident Courtney Harris has filed suit against S.C. Johnson & Son for damages caused when the candle flared.
Faulty chipping gun results in suit against ExxonMobil
Harris County resident Eagan Chessar has filed suit against ExxonMobil and two other companies for injuries he received while operating a chipping gun.
Rubb Inc. added to list of defendants, files answer in trip & fall
Rubb Inc. has responded to litigation brought by Wilford Thibodeaux, who claims he fell while at the Motiva Enterprises refinery in Port Arthur.
EPA rule forcing Texas energy company to lay-off workers
Campbell Texas-based energy company Luminant announced Monday that it needs to close facilities and lay-off about 500 people so that it can be in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's Cross-State Air Pollution rule.
Franks calls out asbestos fraud in House hearing
Franks The practice of making duplicate claims from asbestos tort and trust systems was hammered by Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) during a House subcommittee hearing Friday.
Franks calls out asbestos fraud in House hearing
Franks The practice of making duplicate claims from asbestos tort and trust systems was hammered by Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) during a House subcommittee hearing Sept. 9.
EPA rule forcing Texas energy company to lay-off workers
Campbell Texas-based energy company Luminant announced Monday that it needs to close facilities and lay-off about 500 people so that it can be in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's Cross-State Air Pollution rule.
BP shareholders urge Barbier to keep claims in U.S.
HOUSTON - BP stands for British petroleum but BP directors should face American justice, shareholders suing over losses from the Deepwater Horizon explosion believe.