News from 2011
Corvette slams into Suburban, lawsuit
GALVESTON - Theresa and Sam Lynn have filed suit against Gregory Jarman over a two-vehicle accident two years ago in League City.
Parents allege surgeon botched child's penile surgery
The parents of a minor are suing the Beaumont physician who allegedly botched the child's penile surgery.
Toxicity report trial ends with $1.4M verdict
Finding that two defendants falsified a toxicity report, a Jefferson County jury awarded Martin Product Sales nearly $1 million in damages, plus an additional $445,500 in attorney's fees.
Woman sues driver's employer following collision
Alleging injuries from an automobile collision, Port Arthur resident Sheila Trahan has filed suit against Rodney Thrailkill and his employer, Chica and Associates.
Woman sues one month after wreck
About one month after being involved in a motor vehicle collision, Jennifer Simmons has filed suit against Dorothy Baker � the woman she claims caused the wreck.
Potential sexual harassment claim brought against Turner Industries
A petition to perpetuate testimony has been filed against Turner Industries Group which seeks the deposition of two former company employees.
Dealership sued for not using recommended oil
Groves resident James Cross has filed a suit against the Allen Samuels Auto Group, alleging the dealership didn't use the recommended oil when they changed his truck's lubricants two years ago.
Latest Hurricane Ike-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of two new lawsuits were filed in Jefferson County District Court against insurance companies, July 18-22, 2011.
Port Arthur hotel sued by terminated employees who complained about sexual harassment
Holiday Inn-Park Central A sister and brother have filed a lawsuit against a Port Arthur hotel claiming they lost their jobs for complaining about sexual harassment.
Suit alleges KFC allowed minor to be sexually harassed
Stetson SHERMAN - A young Collin County woman has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against Kentucky Fried Chicken that argues the company filed to take action against a co-worker who was committing sexual harassment.
Railroad worker claims diesel exposure caused leukemia, sues railroad company
MARSHALL - A Tyler county resident claims his 35 years of exposure to diesel fuel and other chemicals while working on the railroad caused him to develop leukemia.
Texas Times: Texas, Underground
The Natural Bridge Caverns take "deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country" to a whole new meaning.
Justices dismiss BEST members' appeal
Getz Texas justices seated on the Ninth Court of Appeals recently dismissed an appeal brought by two founding members of BEST.
High court abates rehearing of Open Beaches case
AUSTIN � As the Supreme Court of Texas struggled for a second time to draw a line between private property and public beach on Galveston Island, money from Washington relieved them of the decision.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, July 26-29, 2011.
Legally Speaking: Sixteen, and Life to Go (Part 1)
On Sept. 8, Chad Allen Uptergrove will turn 36 years old. But unlike most of us, he will not celebrate that birthday surrounded by family and friends.
May 2012 trial slated for benzene case
Hyde What started as a petition to perpetuate testimony is now a full-blown lawsuit slated to go to trial in May 2012.
Woman hit by swinging door sues Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola
Alleging that she should have been warned not to stand in front of a swinging door, Emma Clayton has filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores and Coca-Cola Enterprises.
SembCorp-Sabine Shipyard dismisses tenant from suit
SembCorp-Sabine Shipyard has dismissed KTM Services from a breach of contract suit filed in March.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts, July 22-29, 2011.