News from June 2012
Man files discrimination suit against Axion Logistics
A black man claims he lost his job at Axion Logistics because of the color of his skin.
Man, woman sue driver who caused crash
Chilton A Jefferson County woman and man have filed suit against the driver who they claim struck the vehicle in which they were riding.
Man sues doctor, Medtronic for overdose of pain meds
Lewis A Jefferson County man has filed suit against the doctor and other entities that he claims caused him to overdose on pain medication.
Woman seeks TRO over closed BISD meeting
A Beaumont woman claims the Beaumont Independent School District is violating Texas law by failing to provide an explanation about a closed meeting that is not open to the public.
Breach of contract suit filed over Woodville bio fuel project
A renewable energy company has filed suit against a German company, claiming it has lost significant amounts of money after the German business failed to fulfill its promises to form a partnership.
Recent real estate foreclosures issued in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures issued in Jefferson County, May 27-June 8, 2012.
Discovery underway in religious discrimination suit against Lamar
Although no answer is on file, discovery is underway in litigation brought by an instructor who alleges Lamar University discriminated against her after she failed to attend a performance embracing homosexuality.
Inspectorate America's motion to dismiss suit denied
Matheny Plaintiff Armando Falcon will receive another "bite" at the "apple," as a Beaumont judge declined Inspectorate America's motion to dismiss on Monday.
Attorneys reap $348K in fees following Hurricane Ike trial
Cox Plaintiff's attorneys reaped more than $348,000 in fees at the conclusion of a two-week long trial Hurricane Ike trial � an award nearly seven times greater than the amount awarded to the client.
Latest patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Latest patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, June 4-6, 2012.
Denton County woman sues debt collector over early morning phone calls
SHERMAN - After receiving several early morning telephone calls, a Denton County woman has filed a lawsuit against the debt collector for using unfair practices.
Migraine sufferer claims she was terminated for requesting medical leave
SHERMAN - A woman suffering from chronic migraines has filed a lawsuit alleging she was terminated from her position because she applied for medical leave.
Suit against Dallas shopping center alleges ADA violations
SHERMAN - A large shopping center on Frankford Road in Dallas is being sued for alleged violations the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Smith's House committee passes asbestos trust information bill
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The House Judiciary Committee on Friday passed a bill that would require asbestos bankruptcy trusts to provide more information on exposure claims made to them.
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Smith WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) � The House Judiciary Committee on Friday passed a bill that would require asbestos bankruptcy trusts to provide more information on exposure claims made to them.
Conductor sues Union Pacific after train derailment
Citti TYLER - A Union Pacific train conductor has filed a lawsuit that claims he suffered injuries when the train derailed due Union Pacific's failure to provide a safe place to work.
172nd Court District : 7/2012
ELIZABETH F LANGSTON VS TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
Plano ISD sued by former employee for violating Family Medical Leave Act
Wood SHERMAN - A former Plano Independent School District employee has filed a lawsuit against the district claiming that she was terminated for excessive absences in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act.
Louisiana woman sues concrete company after crashing into trackhoe on highway
Ward Jr. MARSHALL - A Louisiana woman is suing a Marshall concrete company after she ran into one of the company's trackhoes while driving on Karnack Highway.
Parents claim baby's untreated jaundice resulted in brain damage
Erskine MARSHALL - The parents of a newborn suffering from brain damage have filed a lawsuit against a Longview doctor and medical center, claiming they failed to test their baby for jaundice.