News from December 2012
Henderson woman sues Houston company over sexual harassment
MARSHALL - A Henderson woman has filed a lawsuit against her former employer that claims she was terminated after a co-worker was fired for her complaints about sexual harassment.
Beaumont electrician sentenced for overbilling BISD, failing to pay federal income taxes
After pleading guilty for failing to pay federal income taxes, Beaumont electrician Calvin Gary Walker was sentenced to five years of probation by U.S. District Judge Ron Clark.
From 'Hellhole' to 'Point of Light;' Texas drops from tort reform report
Once considered a “Judicial Hellhole,” the state of Texas is now listed among the “Points of Light” in the latest report from the American Tort Reform Association.
After losing recount, Sigee asks court to declare him the new county Tax Assessor
The election for Jefferson County Tax Assessor /Collector isn’t quite over yet, as a recently filed lawsuit seeks to overturn November’s Election Day results.
Floor-hand seeks $1.5M after overloaded forklift tips over
A floor-hand who was injured by a forklift while working on an oil drilling rig, has filed a lawsuit seeking $1.5 million in damages.
Texans fight asbestos 'double-dipping' on state, national level
This week, the Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation designed to stop the practice of “double-dipping” in asbestos litigation.
Suit seeks back wages from Morgan Building & Spas
Area resident Thomas Andrew Morrell has filed suit against Morgan Building & Spas, seeking to recover back wages.
Forklift injury results in suit against Safety Star Industrial
Area resident John Sikes is suing Safety Star Industrial for injuries he allegedly received while repairing a forklift.
Wal-Mart, McDonald’s seek another continuance in slip & fall suit
With a trial slated this month, Wal-Mart Stores and McDonald’s are seeking another continuance in litigation brought by Tonya Gilbert, who sued after slipping in a freshly mopped area.
Petition seeks worker’s benzene exposure at Mobil Oil
Barbara Morgan has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of John Morgan, who may have been exposed to benzene while working for Mobil Oil.
Brent Coon settles $170K debt suit brought by AmEx
Beaumont attorney Brent Coon has settled a lawsuit alleging his law firm owes American Express more than $170,000 in charges on a past due credit card account.
Dickinson man alleges BP fired him for filing worker's comp
GALVESTON - Claiming BP Products North America Inc. terminated him because he filed for workers' compensation for his back injury, Dickinson local Norman G. Trainer Jr. pursues legal action.
Shrimper who lost toes in net injury non-suits LVS
LVS Investments Group has been non-suited from a Jones Act lawsuit.
Reconstructed Newton County Courthouse shines despite rainy dedication
A heavy downpour in Newton on Saturday didn’t dampen the spirits of those who had waited 12 years to see their beloved county courthouse rebuilt after a devastating fire.
Harris Co. woman claims retaliation, termination for reporting sexual harassment, suit says
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Melba K. Herrera has filed suit against Crown Castle USA Inc. and Crown Castle International Corp. in response to her alleged dismissal for complaining about gender discrimination and sexual harassment, recent court documents say.
State's turn to present arguments in Texas school funding trial
AUSTIN – After nearly two months of testimony from plaintiffs, the state of Texas began its arguments in the ongoing trial over the state’s school funding system.
Wortham, Crenshaw join U.S. Attorney's Office in Beaumont
Photo by Marilyn Tennissen.U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas John Malcolm Bales, center, stands with his two new hires, Cory Crenshaw, left, and Baylor Wortham, right, shortly after the young men were sworn in as assistant prosecutors.
Reform aside, experts say suits from patent trolls continue to increase
By BETHANY KRAJELIS
Legally Speaking: Lawyers are people, too
As a lawyer, you’re a member of a profession that’s held to a higher standard in your work life.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• MCT Credit Union has filed an application to foreclose on lien against Douglas Moore and Rene Jones and their property located at 311 22nd St., Nederland, Texas 77627.