News from August 2012
Griffin accused of keeping client's fees, file
GALVESTON - Attorney Anthony P. Griffin of Galveston is the target of a lawsuit filed by the Commission for Lawyer Discipline, recent court records show.
Houston man in litigation over deed to Galveston property
GALVESTON - Houston resident Archie Patterson has filed suit against Andrew Murphy of Poland, Ind., in response to a dispute over a deed to real property in Galveston County, recent court documents say.
Suit says wreck had woman spitting blood
Le GALVESTON - Local residents Trung Le and Noi Bui have filed suit against Seabrook local Cassandra Moore in response to a two-vehicle accident late last year.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, July 27-July 31, 2012.
African-American crane operator sues contractor for racial discrimination
An African-American crane operator working at the Motiva Refinery has filed a lawsuit against his employer for allegedly terminating him due to his race.
Georgia-Pacific sued for racial discrimination by African-American worker
Champion LUFKIN - An African-American worker has filed a lawsuit against Georgia-Pacific that alleges he was fired because of his race.
Texas man seeks $1M from Experian over inaccuracies in credit report
SHERMAN - The credit reporting service Experian is being sued by a Carrollton man for more than $1 million for inaccuracies in his credit report.
Woman sues manufacturer after hernia mesh becomes infected
Erskine MARSHALL - After suffering injuries due to infection, a White Oak woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the surgical mesh that was used to treat her hernia.
ExxonMobil dismissed from refinery worker's suit over chemical burns
In June 2010, Charles Wilson sued ExxonMobil, alleging he should have been warned of a dangerous chemical inside a pipe that caused significant burns to his arm.
Woman not wearing seatbelt is responsible party, Port Arthur claims in collision suit
Simmons The city of Port Arthur is asserting a woman, who wasn't wearing her seatbelt at the time of a motor vehicle collision, is the responsible party in causing James Trail's injures.
60th Court District 9/2012
JULIAN RAYZOR ET AL VS SEAGRASS CAPLEN LLC
Man sues employer after tree falls on him
Juhan A Hardin County resident is suing his employer, claiming a tree fell and injured his legs during the course and scope of his employment.
Entergy asks that cities recover nothing in fraudulent billing suits
Fisher Entergy Texas has answered several suits filed by area cities accusing the electric company of fraudulent billing practices, and is asking that the plaintiffs recover nothing.
Woman alleges new Hyundai is defective
A woman has filed suit against Hyundai, alleging the new car she purchased had numerous defects, including engine and transmission problems.
Improper pass blamed for wreck on highway
An Orange County man claims he sustained back injuries after a driver attempted to pass the vehicle in which he was riding, causing a collision.
U-turn results in car crash
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her vehicle after he attempted to make a U-turn.
Wal-Mart sued for age discrimination by claims department employee
Dugas An older Wal-Mart employee has filed a lawsuit against the store for age discrimination after she was terminated from her position within the Claims Department.
Crossbow maker sued after shooter's thumb severed
Barnett Jackal Crossbow SHERMAN - After losing part of his thumb trying to shoot a crossbow, a Collin County man has filed a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the crossbow and is asking for more than $200,000.
Seven employees sue Beaumont company for age, race and nationality discrimination
Seven workers have filed a lawsuit against a Beaumont company for allegedly terminating the men due to their age, race and national origin.
Woman blames neck injury on unsafe lane change
Oxford A woman claims she sustained neck and shoulder injuries after a driver failed to make a safe lane change and struck her vehicle.