News from July 2012
Final judgment entered in suit over lack of slip-proof stairs
In September 2010, Port Arthur resident Marlon Frazier filed suit against BASF Fina Petrochemicals and Total Petrochemicals, alleging they should have equipped their facilities with a "slip-proof staircase."
Gulf Healthcare settles suit over death of 87-year-old hospice patient
McGown Gulf Healthcare Center and plaintiff Patsy Monson have reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed over the care of Mary Helen Smith, an 87-year-old hospice patient who allegedly died while "suffering festering ulcers."
Suit alleging plaintiff struck in face with winch cable dismissed
Vining At the request of plaintiff Jose Cardenas, a motion to dismiss Murphy Exploration and Production and SBM Atlantia from his personal injury lawsuit has been granted.
Man standing by parked vehicle settles with driver who struck him
Juhan Before a jury could be selected Monday, a Beaumont man settled his suit against the driver who allegedly struck him as he stood near a parked vehicle.
Lawsuits cause closing of gas can maker and loss of 100 jobs
"VAPORS MAY IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY. PREVENT BUILDUP OF VAPORS. DO NOT STORE INDOORS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND FLAME. DO NOT SMOKE. DO NOT USE OR STORE NEAR FLAME, PILOT LIGHTS, STOVES, HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS, OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION..."
Judgment entered in alleged Ponzi scheme
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - A final judgment against Ilya Drapkin was entered July 6 in Texas federal court that permanently enjoins him from violating federal securities laws and orders monetary relief.
Judgment entered in alleged Ponzi scheme
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - A final judgment against Ilya Drapkin was entered July 6 in Texas federal court that permanently enjoins him from violating federal securities laws and orders monetary relief.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, July 13-20, 2012.
Black woman claims discrimination by Motiva
Rosenberg A Port Arthur woman claims her employer discriminated against her, allowing a white male certain privileges it did not permit of its female, black employees.
Home restoration company sues Groves woman for non-payment
AAA Flood Masters has filed suit against Groves local Barbara Humphrey, alleging she did not pay the company after her home was restored following Hurricane Ike.
Insurer sues STI for damage suffered to rental equipment during hurricane
Schulze As subrogee of RSC equipment Rental, Fireman's Fund Insurance is suing Southeast Texas Industries, alleging the company is responsible for rental equipment damaged during Hurricane Ike.
45 pack-year cigarette smoker dies of lung cancer, daughter files asbestos suit
For 45 years, John Verret smoked cigarettes. Last July, he died of lung cancer.
Home improvement store sued after rug falls, hits woman
Goudarzi MARSHALL - A woman has filed a lawsuit against a home improvement store claiming that they should have warned that about the possibility of a rug falling and hitting her in the head.
Woman claims termination for refusing to continue relationship with supervisor
McCollum MARSHALL - A woman claims she was fired for refusing to continue a relationship with her supervisor and has filed a lawsuit against the employer for gender discrimination.
Employee fired during pregnancy files gender discrimination lawsuit
MARSHALL - A female employee, who was fired shortly after her employer discovered she was pregnant, has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit.
Lawsuit filed by driver who was struck by shopping cart
A Beaumont woman has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart that claims the store is responsible for a shopping cart that struck her vehicle while she was driving down the road.
Port Arthur carpenter files gender discrimination lawsuit
Lewis A female carpenter working at the Motiva plant in Port Arthur has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit claiming she was subjected to numerous sexual comments.
Wal-Mart sued after customer slips in French fries
MARSHALL - A Greg County woman has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming she slipped and fell due to French fries left on the floor.
Nurse sues employer claiming she was not paid for overtime work
Vaught TYLER - A Tyler nurse has filed a lawsuit against her employer that claims she and other employees were not paid for overtime and lunch time was improperly deducted from their wages.
66-year-old breast cancer survivor sues employer after losing job
Nix SHERMAN - A 66-year-old breast cancer survivor has filed a discrimination lawsuit against her former employer claiming she was fired due to her age and in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act.