News from 2011
Passenger claims driver was drunk when collision occurred
A Hardin County woman claims she incurred medical costs after an intoxicated driver crashed while she rode in his vehicle.
Houston company sues Meadwestvaco over $300K debt
A Houston company claims it lost more than $300,000 when a business failed to remit monthly payments in exchange for services on an air conditioning unit.
Man hit while changing flat tire sues truck driver
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims slammed into his vehicle as he was attempting to change a flat tire on the side of the road.
Postal clerk sues Postal Service for violation of medical leave rights
TYLER - The U.S. Postal Service is being sued by a postal clerk after a supervisor requested more information about the clerk's demand to take a third medical leave.
Loan processor sues bank for not including commission in overtime rate
Sullivan SHERMAN - Claiming she was short-changed in her overtime wages when her employer failed to factor commissions into her overtime rate, a loan processor for an East Texas bank has filed a collective lawsuit against her former employer.
Diabetic man files disability discrimination after being fired
Hammel SHERMAN - A man with diabetes has filed a lawsuit against his employer for disability discrimination after he lost his job.
When politics kills jobs
In the Marx Brothers film "Duck Soup," Chico, disguised as Groucho's character, Rufus T. Firefly, responds indignantly to someone who challenges his impersonation: "Who you gonna believe," he demands, "me or your own eyes?"
Toxicity report trial ends with $1.4M verdict
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story failed to state that the allegation of falsification had been removed from the plaintiff's petition. The story, although based from the plaintiff's original petition, incorrectly stated that the toxicity report had been falsified. Jurors found that the defendants were negligent in their testing of a toxicity report.
Nederland doc non-suited from med-mal
Five months after filing suit, Port Arthur resident Hattie Griggie non-suited Dr. Joseph Badlissi from her medical-malpractice claim.
Continuance granted in suit between competing ambulance companies
An unopposed motion for continuance was recently granted in litigation between two competing ambulance companies.
Trial over botched kidney biopsy set for March
A March 2012 trial has been slated in medical-malpractice case brought by Anathasia Guidry, who sued several area medical providers claiming a botched kidney biopsy kept her hospitalized for months.
Port Arthur sued for employee's collision
Port Arthur resident Reginald LeBleu has filed a lawsuit against the city he resides in for injuries he received two years ago when a city employee rear-ended him.
Beaumont attorney sues appraisal district over property taxes
Beaumont lawyer Daniel Clayton has filed a lawsuit against the Jefferson County Appraisal District and the Appraisal Review Board of Jefferson County on Sept. 15.
Mom sues Alvin ISD over teen daughter's alleged sexual assault
GALVESTON - Alleging the Alvin Independent School District took improper action in handling her daughter's rape complaint, a Brazoria County woman has filed suit.
Horseback riding injury leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON - Santa Fe resident Valerie Matejka claims she hurt her right arm during a horseback ride about two years ago, recent court documents say.
Galveston resident sues over HVAC installation
GALVESTON - A Galveston resident is suing the companies that installed an air conditioner and heating unit at his home, alleging the job was not completed.
Mexican restaurant in legal dispute with deceased owner's son
GALVESTON - Complaining Harris County resident Thomas A. Servos defrauded it of $210,000, Servos Mexican Restaurants has filed a lawsuit.
Woman's calls neighbor 'belligerent bully' in harassment suit
Markle GALVESTON - Pamela J. Chapman alleges Kemah resident John S. Barnett is harassing her, recent court documents say.
Fall at Bronco Burritos leads to litigation
Canady GALVESTON - Leonard Jones Sr. is suing Mel Medellin Bronco Burritos Inc. after he reportedly hurt himself in its parking lot.
Continuance sought in Galveston medical malpractice case
GALVESTON - An agreed motion for continuance has been entered into a Texas City woman's lawsuit alleging her doctors wrongfully removed her ovary.