News from July 2012
Jefferson County residents file lawsuit claiming Nintendo controller caused house fire
A Jefferson County couple has filed a lawsuit that claims their Nintendo Wii controller started a fire that caused significant property damage.
Collin County man sues company after it obtained unauthorized copy of credit report
SHERMAN - A Collin County resident has filed a lawsuit against a company after finding the company obtained a copy of his credit report without his permission.
Worker sues claiming employer's comp time pay system violated federal law
SHERMAN - An hourly worker has filed a lawsuit against his previous employer claiming that the company's pay system involving comp time violated federal law.
Slip-and-fall suit brought against CVS
Lumberton residents Lisa and Ray Tidwell have filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy.
Latest suits against insurance companies filed in Jefferson County
A total of four new complaints were filed in Jefferson County District Court against insurance companies during the week of June 11-15.
Former partner sues over interest in Harbor Hospice
Malley A former partner in Harbor Hospice Beaumont has filed suit against the company, claiming she wrongly lost her interest in the company.
Suit filed over car crash in Walmart parking lot
Scott A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended a vehicle behind her, causing her to sustain injuries.
Port Arthur man sues insurer over fire damage claim
A Jefferson County man claims his insurance company refuses to compensate him for damages his property sustained in a fire.
Man files suit over Hwy 287 wreck
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck the side of his vehicle.
Report: Rick Perry stumps for Mo. AG candidate
Martin CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Former presidential hopeful and current Texas Gov. Rick Perry reportedly stumped for Missouri attorney general candidate Ed Martin over the weekend.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 21-27, 2012.
GlaxoSmithKline settles health care fraud case for $3 billion
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- GlaxoSmithKline will plead guilty and pay $3 billion in criminal and civil penalties for fraud, according to the Justice Department.
Illinois man files suit in Beaumont after UPR equipment malfunction
An Illinois railroad worker is suing Union Pacific Railroad, alleging he was struck by a malfunctioning hydraulic arm.
July trial between Major League Grill, landlord nixed for now
A contract dispute case set to go to trial in July has been continued for another four months.
New defendant answers slip & fall suit
Summit At Woodhaven has answered a lawsuit brought by Pamelia East, who slipped in a puddle of water near the soda dispenser at the Pei Wei Asian Diner in Beaumont.
Asbestos MDL Trial Docket 7/2/2012
Texas Asbestos Multi District Litigation