News from 2011
Woman claims sexual harassment, discrimination at industrial workplace
GALVESTON - Jo Ann LeTulle is suing Zachry Industrial Inc. alleging the company dismissed her for reporting discrimination.
Worker injured at Pleasure Pier construction site files lawsuit
GALVESTON - La Marque resident Krisean J. Johnson is suing a number of individuals and entities, including local businessman Tilman Fertitta, after he reportedly sustained injuries while working on the site of the Pleasure Pier in Galveston.
Woman helps relative paint house, sues after fall from scaffold
GALVESTON - After falling from a scaffold at her brother-in-law's house, Dickinson resident Sharla Kirklighter has filed a lawsuit.
Utilities employee sues after stairway injury
GALVESTON - Claiming he was injured on a flight of stairs while at work, Keith Smith has filed suit against the parties he claims are responsible.
Plaintiffs also expert witnesses in wrongful termination suit
GALVESTON - The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the University of Texas Medical Branch alleging wrongful termination have designated themselves as expert witnesses.
Judgment reached in Galveston store clerk wrongful death suit
GALVESTON - A final judgment has been reached in a lawsuit arising from the death of a Galveston convenience store clerk.
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.