News from June 2012
Woman sues over fall at Galveston hospital
Merrill GALVESTON - After slipping while on her way out of a Galveston hospital two years ago, Houston resident Denise Poole has filed a lawsuit.
Suit filed over lien on Jamaica Beach property
GALVESTON - Kingwood resident Julie Bernell is suing Hilldale, Utah, resident Berkell Holm in response to a mechanic's lien placed on her property in Galveston, recent court documents say.
Union claims College of Mainland trustees violated Open Meetings Act
GALVESTON - An employee union of a local community college alleges the school's board of trustees committed actions that violated the Texas Open Meetings Act and has filed a lawsuit.
Man claims Freeport police violated his civil rights
HOUSTON - Arguing that he was falsely arrested and assaulted while in custody, Freeport resident Manning Nelson Rollerson has filed a lawsuit.
Woman sues Experian for alleged age discrimination
HOUSTON - Houston resident Lynne Keller claims age was a factor in her termination from Experian last year.
Black man claims he was referred to as 'tar baby'; files discrimination suit
Patrick HOUSTON - Manvel resident Vance L. Crosby alleges he was fired from Philip Holdings LLC because of his race.
Former employee accuses maintenance company of sexual harassment
GALVESTON - A Brazoria County woman claims she was subjected to "illegal sexual harassment, a sexual hostile environment and unlawful retaliation" when she worked for Excel Maintenance Services Inc., recent court documents say.
Nothing funny about this humerus lawsuit
In the 2002 caper comedy, "Stealing Harvard," the ethically-challenged Duff (Tom Green) convinces his more scrupulous friend John (Jason Lee) that it's okay to burglarize a rich man's house because his insurance company will reimburse him anyway, and who can feel sympathy for an insurance company?
60th Court District 8/2012
DIANNE SWAN ET AL VS MERRIMON W BAKER MD ET AL
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, June 18-21, 2012.
Bank sues Beaumont man over $15,000 debt
DeGrasse A bank claims a Beaumont man has failed to repay a loan of more than $15,000.
Couple sues home seller over wrongful foreclosure
Two Jefferson County residents have filed suit against the person who sold them their home, attempting she is wrongly attempting to foreclose on them even though they have made all required payments.
Kountze woman sued for causing multi-car collision
Scott Beaumont local Lady Watson is suing Kountze resident Roxanne Haygood for allegedly causing a multi-car collision.
Nationwide sues motorist after wreck
Seeking to recover money paid to its insured, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, as subrogee of Jimmy Salanga, is suing James O'Neal for causing an automobile collision last December.
Frac pumps not delivered on time, oilfield contractor sues
Malley Performance Pressure Pumping Services is suing NRG Manufacturing for allegedly not delivering frac pumps by the promised date.
Companies battle over sale of Gator Stop No. 4
Burton Mart Inc. has filed suit against Shujat Holding Co., alleging the defendant sold a convenience store to the plaintiff but never tendered the property.
Attorney for bar in dram shop suit withdraws
A Beaumont judge has allowed an attorney to withdraw as defense counsel for a local bar named in a dram shop suit.
Frank's Casing wants injured well worker to re-plead case
A defendant in litigation brought by Kenneth Poole, who sued for an injury he received while working a gas well, is asking the court to force the plaintiff to re-plead his case.
Local companies in litigation over delinquent account
Two local businesses are in litigation over a delinquent account totaling more than $15,000.
Take-nothing judgment filed in suit alleging 'unsecured' rug caused fall
A take-nothing judgment has been filed in a litigation brought by plaintiff Dovie Stokes, who entered a Texaco Food Mart in Vidor and tripped on an "unsecured" rug.