News from 2011
Mc-OO answers wrongful termination oil cleanup suit
Mc-OO recently answered a suit filed by three gulf oil cleanup workers claiming they were fired for refusing to disobey federal guidelines.
Blue Bell settles suit over damage to ice cream truck
Blue Bell Creameries, which sued Dominique Acevedo for damaging one of its ice cream delivery trucks, settled the suit with the Beaumont resident for $5,700.
Pizza Hut notifies plaintiff that deposition sought in trip & fall
A notice of intention to take oral deposition has been filed in a suit brought by Kathleen Feldt, who, after finishing a slice of Pizza Hut pizza, tripped over a wheel stop on the way to her car.
Hearing to dismiss Christus from med-mal reset
A hearing on a motion to dismiss filed by Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth has been reset for a later date.
Concrete company sues over unpaid invoice
TNT Ready Mix has filed suit against HHH&T, alleging it failed to pay more than $2,000 for materials supplied by TNT.
Woman claims termination from healthcare facility due to age
A Jefferson County woman claims she lost her job as admissions director at a Dallas healthcare facility due to her age.
Insurer sues to recoup damages paid for wrecked vehicle
An insurance company claims it had to pay more than $15,000 to one of its insureds for vehicle repairs following a collision.
Improper turn blamed for Beaumont wreck
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims turned at an unsafe time, slamming into her vehicle.
Sherwin-Williams sues over unpaid invoice involving BISD project
The Sherwin-Williams Co. has filed suit against a construction company, alleging it owes more than $40,000.
Insurer says woman's policy not in effect at time of wreck
An insurance company has filed a lawsuit against one of its former clients, asking the court to relieve it from any responsibility for paying the woman or defending her in a collision in which she was involved.
Pile up on N. Dowlen subject of lawsuit
A Jefferson County woman claims she sustained injuries when she was in a multi-car collision.
Silsbee man sues over multi-car collision
A Silsbee man says a multi-car collision caused him to sustain severe neck, mid- and lower-back, right shoulder and left hip pain.
Bank claims rental company sold equipment used to secure loan
A lender alleges one of the businesses to which it lent money sold property it used to secure a loan.
Lumberton man claims multiple injuries from rear-end collision
A Lumberton man claims he sustained neck, shoulder, chest, hip and stomach injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle.
Fabricator seeks $100K for unpaid work at three hotels
Ramada Inn, Orange A Beaumont business claims a construction company owes it more than $100,000 for materials it used on construction at various hotels.
Woman sues over rear-end collision at Phelan and Major
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of three new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Sept. 26-30, 2011.
Texas City woman seeks $5M from alleged drunk driver
GALVESTON - Alleging she was involved in a two-vehicle accident with a drunk driver last month, Texas City resident Raquel Edwards has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the motorist.
Friendswood homeowners allege water leaks due to faulty roof
GALVESTON - Galveston County residents James and Simona Jamail have filed suit against League City local Cary R. Chapman over defects to the roof of their Friendswood residence.
Employee sues marine service company over back injuries
GALVESTON - Friendswood resident Matthew Sailer is suing his employer after he allegedly sustained "moderately severe and debilitating injuries" on the job earlier this year.