News from August 2012
Woman claims miscarriage caused by fall at Wal-Mart
Juhan A Port Arthur woman has filed a lawsuit against a store which claims she suffered a miscarriage when she slipped and fell in water that was leaking from the store's ceiling.
Port Arthur Housing Authority sued for racial discrimination by worker
An African-American housing counselor has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Port Arthur Housing Authority that claims she was denied promotions and raises.
Lawsuit filed over rear-end collision in city of Rusk
MARSHALL - Three days after being rear-ended by a Louisiana man, a Texas couple has filed a lawsuit claiming the other driver was negligent for failing to timely apply his brakes.
Houston law firm sued for violating Texas, federal debt collection laws
SHERMAN - A Wylie woman has filed a lawsuit against a Houston law firm that claims the firm violated Texas and federal debt collection law by threatening to file a lawsuit against her.
Hip replacement manufacturer sued for failing to warn of defects
TYLER - A man who had his hips replaced while in his 30s, has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of his hip replacement system for failing to warn of the device's defects.
Burn victim files lawsuit against man who poured gasoline on fire
Pool LUFKIN - While sitting around a fire with her friends, a teenager was engulfed in flames when a man poured gasoline from a container onto the fire.
18-wheeler owner, driver sued for causing motor vehicle collision
Fletcher Two residents of San Jacinto County have filed a lawsuit against the driver and owner of an 18 wheeler that was involved in a severe collision in Cleveland, Texas.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 17-23, 2012.
58th Court District 10/2012
EDELMIRA RHODES ET AL VS GABRIEL ROGELIO HERRERA ET AL
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 16-22, 2012.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
HSBC Bank USA has filed an application allowing foreclose of a lien of the property of Debra and Larry Henry, located at 9645 Riggs St., Beaumont, Texas 77707.
State Farm sued for not paying underinsured benefits
Vidor resident David Watson is suing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance, alleging the company did not pay him all the benefits he sought following an automobile collision.
Owner says $1M spent to defend frivolous suit against estate-planning companies
Charles A. Loper Jr. For almost 30 years, Charles Loper Jr. has worked hard to build his financial planning service in Frisco, Texas, into an enterprise serving 40,000 customers in 38 states. But a lawsuit he calls "frivolous" filed five years ago has threatened Loper's success and the livelihood of his 350 employees.
JPMorgan Chase files writ of garnishment
Vincent JPMorgan Chase recently filed an application for writ of garnishment against Texas First Bank.
Experience helps tennis team
Women’s tennis coach John Mercer hopes experience gives his Thundering Herd a decided advantage in the upcoming season.
Defamation suit brought against Family Dollar
Golden Triangle local Charlotte Sears has filed suit against Family Dollar, claiming she was defamed when local media displayed images of her and reported she used a stolen credit card.
Train collides with tractor-trailer, engineer sues for injuries
Young A locomotive engineer is suing a trucker and his employer, claiming the train he was riding in smashed into a tractor-trailer at a railroad crossing.