News from December 2012
Friendswood resident sues Santa Fe man who barreled into him on Texas City roadway
GALVESTON - Friendswood resident Felix Antonio Trevino is suing Santa Fe local Oscar Ochoa Gracia over an auto collision in Texas City two years ago, recent court documents say.
Woman lost job as ultrasound technician because of race, suit says
HOUSTON - After the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System allegedly terminated her because of her ethnic origin, Chastity B. Labbe has filed a lawsuit.
Airline formally refutes flight attendant's wrongful termination lawsuit
GALVESTON - An airline that is the focus of a wrongful termination lawsuit has filed an original answer.
Amateur boxer, parents argue suit filed after statute of limitations
GALVESTON - An El Paso boxer and his parents who are allegedly the focus of an October breach of contract lawsuit formally refute the allegations against them.
FFR seeks to stop former employee from selling gold coins
First Fidelity Reserve is seeking an injunction against former employee Derek Phillips, who is allegedly using the company’s trade secrets for his own gain.
Companies seek $340K payment for delivered asphalt, sue Lowe’s
A pair of asphalt suppliers has filed suit against Lowe’s Home Centers and Chance Construction Co., alleging an invoice of more than $340,000 remains unpaid.
Woman awarded $750 for mental anguish following trial over auto collision
A Port Arthur woman, who sued the driver who failed to yield the right-of-way and struck her vehicle, received a $750 jury award for her mental anguish following a brief trial.
Truck driver sues weigh station facility after falling from scale
MARSHALL - A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against the operator of a weigh station facility claiming that he fell from the scale after being forced out of his truck at an unsafe time.
Neighbors ordered to cease and desist in parking dispute
A permanent injunction has been entered in suit between neighbors feuding over parking spots.
July trial slated in slip-and-fall suit against Omega Protein
A slip-and-fall lawsuit against Omega Protein has been slated for a July trial.
Utility service company sues Ford claiming it was sold fleet of defective trucks
A utility service company has filed a lawsuit against Ford claiming it was sold more than 100 defective Ford trucks in violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act.
Dickinson residents obtain TRO to stop construction of garage apartment
GALVESTON - Dickinson residents Terri and Richard Cook recently obtained a temporary restraining order to prevent their neighbors Lana and Peter Huynh from progressing with a construction project.
Lower Neches Valley Authority sued for racial discrimination
After 35 years of employment, an African-American heavy equipment operator for the Lower Neches Valley Authority is suing his employer for continued acts of racial discrimination, which include disciplining him more harshly than non-African-American employees.
Shelby County man sues Louisiana business following collision in Panola County
MARSHALL - A Shelby County man has filed a lawsuit against a Louisiana business claiming that an employee drove into his vehicle.
Academy swaps counsel in suit over minor shot by BB gun
Academy Sports & Outdoors recently swapped counsel in a suit brought by the parents of a minor who was shot by a Daisy BB air gun.
Attorney requests to stop representing plaintiff in miscarriage suit, citing communication problems
GALVESTON - Alleged communication problems have prompted an attorney in a lawsuit arising from a October 2009 motor accident which purportedly caused a miscarriage to submit a motion for withdrawal of counsel, recent court records show.
Toxic tort brought against Firestone Polymers
The wife and minor son of Kevin Hanks have filed suit against the man’s longtime employer, Firestone Polymers, alleging the company exposed him to hazardous chemicals and caused his cancer.
Woman slips on fuel at gas station, seeks $1M in damages
Two years ago, Dale Jacobs slipped on some fuel as she stepped out of her vehicle at a gas station.
Settlements reached in collision suits called up for trial
Two automobile collision suits called up for trial in the same court both settled before a jury could be selected.
Trial between construction companies in dispute over bill continued
A trial between construction companies in dispute over unpaid materials has been continued till next month.