News from April 2012
Beaumont homeowner says company messed up water lines, caused damage
Grinke A Beaumont man has filed suit against the company responsible for replacing city water lines, claiming improper repairs caused water damage to his property.
Pediatric nurse claims discrimination because of pregnancy
A Jefferson County woman claims she lost hours and her health insurance benefits after she announced her pregnancy to her co-workers.
Industrial supplier sues former business partner
A Dallas company claims a former partner continues to pester it for money that it does not owe.
Port Arthur couple claims son forged property documents
A Port Arthur couple has filed suit against their son, claiming he forged documents making it seem like he owned additional property.
Chemical exposure suit against Valero set for December trial
Unless the parties reach a settlement, a personal injury suit against Valero has been slated for a December trial.
Driver, passenger sue over rear-end collision
Mark Davis and Ona Bassett have filed suit against Fransisco Salazar-Carrillo for rear-ending a vehicle they were traveling in.
Meter reader attacked by dogs, suit alleges
While reading a meter at a Beaumont home, Reginald Whitaker claims Lois Morrell's dogs attacked him.
Teacher's defamation case settles four months after trial
In November, a local teacher alleging defamation was awarded a $6,000 verdict against the parents of a child who claimed physical abuse in the classroom.
Defendant non-suited from case claiming man injured from falling boat
Henges Following two continuances, a defendant accused of dropping a boat on a worker's leg has finally been non-suited, effectively ending the case.
Seventh Circuit: Class action against Shell ultimately pointless
Richard and Sonya Coffman of The Coffman Firm in Beaumont CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals judge had trouble finding the purpose of a class action lawsuit filed against Shell over its credit card receipts.
Fifth Circuit: Judge allowed to vacate other judge's ruling
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge had the authority to overturn a colleague's findings in a class action lawsuit over a change in discounts given to employees and retirees of a phone company, an appeals court has ruled.
Cross-claim brought in Wayne Reaud's petition over dispute between contractors
Last November, Wayne A. Reaud, partner at Beaumont's Reaud, Morgan & Quinn law firm, filed an interpleader, asking the court to release him from any potential liens that may be filed against him because of fees not paid to construction workers.
Million-dollar big rig collision case settles
Two defendants in a suit filed over a tractor-trailer collision case that sought more than $1 million in damages have settled with the plaintiff.
Judge grants defendant's motion to dismiss benzene case
A local judge has dismissed a benzene lawsuit after the defendants argued that the plaintiff was refusing to non-suit them despite a settlement agreement.
Default judgment sought against Magnolia Cleaners for selling Persian rugs
Plaintiff Farhana Swati has moved for default judgment in her suit against Ronald Schuler Jr. and his business, Magnolia Cleaners, in which she alleges the defendants sold her Persian rugs.
Defendant says plaintiff to blame for falling out of bed
Wilson Deckhand Maximo Schmidt claims he fell out of his bunk bed while serving aboard a dredge vessel, but the ship owner says Schmidt was injured through his own negligence.
Galveston man seeks $50K for injures from crash with Port Arthur locals
Galveston resident Jose Rojas has filed suit against Port Arthur locals Jeylin and Peggy Reed, seeking more than $50,000 for injuries received in automobile collision.
Locals in breach of contract suit
Two area residents are in litigation over an alleged breach of contract.
LVNV Funding sues over delinquent credit card account
LVNV Funding has filed suit against Beaumont local James Bienvenu, alleging he owes more than $13,000 in credit card debt.
27 companies blamed for man's asbestos disease, death
Blevins A second asbestos suit has been filed on the behalf of Ben Wilkerson, who already sued once and received a settlement for his non-malignant asbestos-related disease.