News from 2011
Just Filed in Harris County Civil Courts
Recent lawsuits filed in Harris County Civil Courts, June 16-Aug. 3, 2011.
Unsafe lane change results in suit
Orange resident Leeanne Garrett has filed suit against Port Arthur local Bernice Potier, alleging she made an unsafe lane change and struck her vehicle.
Granddaughter appeals $37K award from trial over home sale proceeds
In March, a Jefferson County jury found in favor of plaintiff Lenora Fawcett, awarding her more than $37,000 in home sale proceeds that had been withheld by her granddaughter.
Slip & fall against Texas Roadhouse slated for April trial
Unless the case is mediated by March, a slip-and-fall lawsuit filed against a local Texas Roadhouse restaurant will go to trial in April 2012.
Alleged con artist's business dismissed from suit
A business partly owned by a man accused of romancing women for their money has been dismissed from a lawsuit filed in February by a female victim.
Second asbestos suit over man's death targets distributors
Blevins A second asbestos lawsuit brought by the family of the late James Lee Purks has been filed in Jefferson County District Court and names 18 companies as defendants.
Student sets himself on fire, sues welding school
After setting himself on fire, Garrick Goins has filed suit against the M. Weeks Welding Laboratory Testing and School, alleging he was not properly supervised.
Asbestos exposure resulted in man's cancerous death, suit alleges
The family of the late James Lee Purks have filed suit against the man's former employer, Texaco, alleging the company maliciously exposed him to asbestos.
Summary judgment battle underway in collision case
Last March, Brenda Clark and her husband filed a lawsuit against Leonardo Perez for allegedly striking her vehicle with his, injuring her head, neck and back.
Judge's son sues over damaged BMW
The son of Beaumont Judge Bob Wortham is suing Iraj Afgani, doing business as Chase Motor Finance, for selling him a damaged BMW.
Golden triangle residents in litigation over collision
Two Golden Triangle residents are in litigation over an automobile collision that occurred last February.
Mainstay Suites sued for not preventing man's beating
Mainstay Suites in Port Arthur Alleging Mainstay Suites should have been aware of criminal activity on its premises, Louisiana resident Aaron Penn has filed suit against the Port Arthur motel.
Surgeon hit with default judgment, plaintiff awarded $253K
A Beaumont judge granted Dawn Singleton's motion for default judgment on Tuesday, awarding the plaintiff more than $253,114.09 in damages.
Paying Tribute to Texas' Space Legacy
On July 20th, 1969, the Apollo 11 crew marked an unprecedented journey, inspiring human exploration for generations to come. Astronaut Neil Armstrong reported the landing of the first manned mission on the moon with the assuring words, "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
Kansas lawyer sentenced in East Texas Ponzi scheme
A 62-year-old Leawood, Kan., lawyer has been sentenced to federal prison for investment fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales in a statement Aug. 9.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, July 27-Aug. 3, 2011.
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, Aug. 1-2, 2011.
Texas City bar sued for showing closed-circuit fight without license
GALVESTON - J&J Sports Productions Inc. claims a Texas City bar illegally aired a boxing match three years ago, recent court documents say.
Loose ballast blamed for rail worker's injuries
GALVESTON - Cleveland Woods filed a personal injury lawsuit against his employer, Union Pacific Railroad Co., after a fall last year, recent court documents say.
Capitol Comment: Debt ceiling agreement step in the right direction
The debt ceiling agreement recently passed by Congress and signed into law by the President, while not perfect, is a step in the right direction. Sensible spending cuts, not tax increases, are the right path to a balanced budget. Here's the quick outline of the plan: