News from August 2012
Suit over injuries at American Legion hall dismissed
An insurance company and an American Legion post have been dismissed from litigation alleging they refused to pay a plaintiff $20,000 owed under a settlement agreement.
February trial slated in case alleging shrimper got hand mangled by winch drum
Krist A February trial has been slated in litigation brought by seaman Cong Van Pham, who sued Tim Nguyen and My Julie Corp., alleging it was the defendants' fault he got his hand caught in a winch drum.
Validity of expert report called into question in med-mal over brain damaged newborn
Prewett A physician is seeking to dismiss a medical malpractice case alleging a baby was born with severe brain damage because of a lack of treatment and assessment.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 2-8, 2012.
Free legal advice clinic for Southeast Texas veterans offered
The Jefferson County Bar Association will host a clinic offering free legal advice for area veterans who may need assistance with benefits, consumer issues and other legal issues.
New suits against insurance companies filed in Jefferson County courts
A total of three new lawsuits were filed in Jefferson County District Court against insurance companies, July 16-20, 2012.
Legally Speaking: Stranger than fiction
Whenever I'd watch one of those TV shows with a legal theme, like "Boston Legal" or "Ally McBeal" (or pretty much anything else springing from the fertile mind of David E. Kelley), inevitably there would be some case, litigant or legal circumstance that would not just strain credibility, but actually make me laugh out loud at how preposterous it was.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, July 27-Aug. 9, 2012.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, Aug. 9, 2012.
136th Court District : 9/2012
FRANCES SIMIEN VS BEAUMONT TRANSIT CO ET AL
Allstate sues tree trimmer for damages caused to insured's home
Seeking to recover more than $247,000 paid to a policy holder, Allstate Texas Lloyds is suing Bobby McGalin, who allegedly lopped off a tree branch that struck a power line and caused a house fire.
Bank awaiting discovery response in candidate's bad check suit
GALVESTON - A local bank has submitted a motion to compel discovery responses from a local man who sued it over an alleged NSF check debacle.
Woman alleges sexual harassment by female supervisor
Patrick HOUSTON - Alleging she was sexually harassed as well as physically attacked before being terminated, Houston resident Jamenice Dabney-Davis has filed a lawsuit.
Vet assistant says animal hospital fired her due to pregnancy
HOUSTON - Claiming she lost her job as a veterinary assistant at Shady Brook Animal Hospital because she was pregnant, Montgomery County resident Amie Reynolds has filed a lawsuit.
Teacher sues HISD for age, race and gender discrimination
HOUSTON - Brazoria County resident Cassandra Reynolds has filed suit against the Houston Independent School District over what she claims is age, race and gender discrimination.
Disabled woman won't be eating at Doneraki, suit states
HOUSTON - Complaining a restaurant at which she frequently dined no longer accommodates the disabled, Oralia Diaz pursues legal action.
African-American man claims co-workers used racial epithets
Patrick HOUSTON - Houston resident Glen A. Noel asserts racism was a factor behind his termination from two area companies, recent court documents say.
Houston man accuses AT&T of racial discrimination
Murphy HOUSTON - Houston resident Richard E. Wilson Jr. has filed suit against AT&T Corp. for alleged racial discrimination.
Hearing impaired man says constables failed to provide interpreter
Crain HOUSTON - A Spring man who is hearing impaired has filed suit against the Harris County District Attorney's Office and the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office for failing to provide him with an interpreter.
Harris County DOE suit accuses officials of using incorrect boundaries in trustee elections
HOUSTON - The Harris County Department of Education has filed suit against the county, County Clerk Stan Stanart and Tax Assessor-Collector Don Sumners over what it claims is "use of incorrect election boundaries when conducting primary elections for HCDE trustee positions 4 and 6."