News from August 2012
Slip & fall brought against H-E-B, 'life altering' injuries alleged
Adams III A slip-and-fall lawsuit was recently filed against H-E-B Grocery Co. over "life altering" injuries a woman allegedly suffered nearly two years ago.
Female employee files discrimination lawsuit against Red River Army depot contractor
Culbertson TEXARKANA - A female Red River Army depot employee has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit that claims her employer condoned sexual harassment by not taking any action when she was harassed by a supervisor.
Electricians sue Tyler company for proper compensation for travel time
Young TYLER - Three electricians have a filed a federal lawsuit that claims their Tyler employer violated federal law by failing to pay wages for the time they spent preparing and traveling to the jobsite.
Wal-Mart sued after woman slips in water from air conditioner
A Hardin County woman has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart that claims the store's negligence caused her to slip in water leaking for an air conditioning unit.
Marine surveyor sues after slipping and falling on boat deck
Allison Claiming he slipped and twisted his back while attempting to take samples of petroleum cargoes, David W. Robinson filed suit against Unicom Management Serv-Cyp and Rural Shipping Ltd.
Orthopedic products distributor sues competitor for hiring former sales rep
Johnson SHERMAN - A distributor of orthopedic products has filed a $1 million lawsuit claiming a competitor hired a former sales representative despite a non-compete agreement.
Sanitation worker sues after falling at Pilgrim's Pride facility
Garza TEXARKANA - A sanitation worker has filed suit against Pilgrim's Pride after falling through an opening and injuring his wrist at the Mount Pleasant facility.
Drug maker sued for bleeding risks from Pradaxa heart medication
TYLER - After suffering internal bleeding allegedly due to a prescription drug for heart problems, an Arp woman has filed a lawsuit against the drug's manufacturer for failing to warn of the increased risks associated with the medication.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 10-16, 2012.
Bank seeks repayment of $200K in loans
A bank has filed suit against the Jefferson County corporation that it claims failed to repay more than $200,000 worth of loans.
Church seeks $1M to replace leaky copper roof
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church A Presbyterian church in Beaumont alleges it needs to replace a $1 million copper roof claiming architects failed to render accurate plans.
Woman sues over Port Neches wreck
A Jefferson County woman claims she and a minor girl sustained pain and suffering after a driver struck the vehicle in which they were riding.
Suit blames red light runner for wreck on 11th Street
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
Couple sues bank for wrongful foreclosure
Two Beaumont residents allege they face foreclosure on their home despite their promises to cure their default.
Health administrator says former employee violated non-compete agreement
Henges A Beaumont company claims one of its employees began working for a competitor and stole clients from it.
EPA overlords suffer another defeat
As Daniel Webster wisely warned, "The power to tax is the power to destroy." Likewise, the power to regulate.
Legally Speaking: It seemed like a good idea at the time
The civil and criminal justice systems are full of people who probably wish they could go back in time and change that one crucial moment when they made a snap decision they would come to regret.
Injured motorist reaps $229K jury verdict
An injured motorist recently reaped more than $229,000 from a jury verdict following a four-day trial.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 9-15, 2012.
Glen Morgan's suit over property appraisal goes to trial
Morgan A trial is now underway between a well-known Beaumont attorney, who sued over the property value of his private airplane hangar, and the Jefferson County Appraisal District.