News from April 2012
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County Courts
One new lawsuit was filed against an insurance company over a Hurricane Ike damage claim was filed in Jefferson County District Court, April 9-13, 2012.
Property owners file suit against Community Bank over subdivision loan
Six property holders say a bank is threatening to foreclose on their property in an attempt to convince them to sign a loan modification that they already turned down.
Sears sued after customer trips over power outlet
Flint and Soyars TEXARKANA - A Cass County woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Sears after she tripped over a power outlet and fell.
Truck driver sues for minimum wage rate, unpaid overtime
Scalise SHERMAN - An East Texas truck driver has filed a lawsuit against his former employer to obtain the minimum wage rate for his previous time worked and to obtain unpaid overtime wages.
Hearing impaired salesman sues employer for lack of accommodations
Hommel MARSHALL - A salesman suffering from hearing loss has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that the company would not provide appropriate accommodations for his disability.
Railroad sued for failing to address ergonomic risk factors
Sammons A railroad worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that he was exposed to ergonomic risk factors, which caused him to suffer injuries to his shoulder and spine.
Wal-Mart sued for failing to maintain floor in Port Arthur store
Lassiter After she slipped and fell while shopping at a Port Arthur Wal-Mart, a Jefferson County woman has filed a lawsuit that claims that the store failed to maintain the floor in a safe condition.
Wal-Mart sued after customer bruises knee
Juhan An Orange County woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Wal-Mart after she slipped in liquid and bruised her knee.
Four plaintiffs sue driver over Port Arthur crash
Four people have filed suit against the driver who they claim failed to stop at a stop sign and struck their vehicle.
'Legacy lawsuit' reform makes it through La. House committee
Louisiana State Capitol BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - A bill that would reform handling of "legacy lawsuits" in Louisiana has made its way through the House Civil Law Committee.
Family Dollar adds local attorneys to injury suit
Portner and Bond Family Dollar Stores has added two local attorneys to litigation brought by Doris Hickerson, who claims cases of soda tumbled down and struck her while she was checking out.
Company accused of repeatedly calling plaintiff settles
Seewald Last October, Rita Coulon filed suit against Consumer Portfolio Services, alleging she was repeatedly harassed with phone calls seeking repayment of a debt.
December trial slated in Union Pacific worker injury case
A December trial is slated in a personal injury suit against Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Texas marine-based entities claim BP oil spill ruining business
Wimberley Four Southeast Texas marine-based entities have filed separate suits against BP and several other companies, alleging the April 20, 2010, oil spill has hurt their business.
La. state rep. says opponent threatened his career over legacy lawsuit reform
Abramson BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Weeks before a Louisiana House committee voted on a civil litigation reform measure, State Rep. Neil Abramson (D) said he was lured to a remote part of the capitol and had his career threatened by an individual whose identity he is not revealing.
Directed verdict issued in discrimination case against Lamar
Floyd There was no winner or loser in a male professor's discrimination suit against Lamar University following a two-day trial.
Accounting software failed to detect $1M embezzlement, suit claims
Hallmark The owners of a Port Neches medical office are suing their accountants for failing to catch an employee who stole more than $1 million from the office.
Beaumont man wants investigation into wreck
A Beaumont man has filed a petition to investigate a potential lawsuit in an attempt to find the driver of a truck who he claims struck his vehicle.