News from April 2012
Beaumont consumer sues Pennsylvania law office for making collection calls
A Beaumont woman is suing a Pennsylvania law office for making calls to her in which they did not state they were a debt collector.
60th Court District 6/2012
ASHLEE ELIZABETH PAGAN VS ELIZABETH GARCIA HOWARD
Boomerang Tube sued for not accommodating employee's request for light duty
Filteau and Sullivan A Texas man is suing his employer, claiming that he suffered a serious physical injury to his hand when the employer refused to accommodate his request for light duty.
Marketing company sues realtors for interfering with business contracts
DePalma SHERMAN - A real estate marketing company has filed a lawsuit accusing two Texas realtors of interfering with its business relationship.
Collection agency sued for contacting debtor after cease and desist letter
A debt collection agency is being sued for continuing to contact a debtor even after it received a cease and desist letter.
Customer trips over buffet drawer at restaurant, suffers severe head injury
TYLER - A customer at a buffet-style restaurant has filed a lawsuit claiming that he has permanent neurological problems as a result of tripping over an open drawer.
Denton County man sues for 39 weeks' worth of unpaid overtime wages
SHERMAN - A Denton County man has filed a lawsuit against his previous employer claiming that the company owes him 39 weeks of overtime compensation.
Failure to yield right of way results in collision, suit
Individually and as next of friend of Nadeyah Frank, Nelva Frank has filed suit against Trina and John Ford for injuries received in an automobile collision.
Injured worker claims benefits wrongly denied
Because of a typographical error, Ronald Beverly claims he was wrongly denied some benefits for his on-the-job injury.
Runaway shopping cart strikes vehicle, injured driver sues Wal-Mart
Alleging a runaway-shopping cart struck her vehicle and injured her, Mary Garner has filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores.
Consulting company sues Renaissance for $133K
Friesz Ren Management Consulting is suing Renaissance Hospital Groves for more than $133,000, alleging the medical provider refuses to pay for services rendered.
Christus seeks summary judgment in med-mal
Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth recently filed a motion for summary judgment in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Chuck E. Cheese to pay injured child $6.5K
Chuck E. Cheese recently settled for $6,500 a suit brought by Cassandra Diggles, who sued the restaurant after her daughter hit her head while playing on a ride.
Bouncer assault suit against Gold Club set for October trial
Last September, the Southeast Texas Record reported on Phillip Smith's suit against Gold Club (Fannett Entertainment), which alleged the exotic dancing establishment failed to handle a minor dispute without assaulting him.
Pizza Hut settles trip & fall lawsuit
Lambert A settlement has been reached 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.
Mc-OO attorney withdraws from wrongful termination oil cleanup suit
The attorney for defendant Mc-OO recently withdrew as counsel from a suit filed by three gulf oil cleanup workers claiming they were fired for refusing to disobey federal guidelines.
Suit alleges daughter exposed to asbestos through father's clothes
A suit alleging a woman was routinely exposed to asbestos due to her father's employment at area facilities was recently filed in Jefferson County District Court.
Texas state rep. named 'Freshman of the Year' jailed on barratry charges
Reynolds A state representative who was named the Democrats' "Freshman of the Year" spent some time in jail Tuesday night.
Child receives $28K settlement for spilling hot chocolate during Southwest flight
Southwest Airlines will pay a child more than $28,000 for injuries he received when he spilled his hot chocolate during a flight.
Cafe Del Rio sued after customer ingests metal object
Orange resident Shawn Dickerson claims he swallowed a metal object while dining at Cafe Del Rio.