News from June 2012
Beaumont woman sues over wreck
Scott A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver she claims backed into her vehicle.
Port Arthur women sue after rear-end collisioon
Two Port Arthur women allege they incurred medical costs after a driver rear-ended their vehicle.
Company alleges manager depleted assets
Malley An entertainment company alleges one of its managers routed money away from the company and depleted its assets.
Historic furnishings begin move back to Governor's Mansion
As the Texas Governor's Mansion nears completion, pieces from the historic Mansion Collection are being installed and moved back into the home on June 20.
Former Lamar University professor files age discrimination lawsuit
A former Lamar University professor has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against the school after a younger person was offered his former tenure-track position.
Bank sued for not having accessible ATMs for blind people
Carlson SHERMAN - A Plano bank is being sued for failing to have ATMs that are fully accessible to blind people by having operational voice-guidance features.
Woman sues after man runs red light, causes traffic accident
TEXARKANA- An Arkansas woman has filed a lawsuit for more than $75,000 after another vehicle ran a red light and collided into her Mercedes.
Grocery store meat wrapper sues for sexual harassment
TYLER - A grocery store meat wrapper has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the store claiming she was subjected to unwanted advances by her supervisor.
Woman claims she was denied commission from $150M contract
Yeates A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against her employer, alleging it denied her from collecting the 1 percent compensation she was owed after securing a $150 million contract for the company.
Fuel delivery man sues after wasp attack
A Baton Rouge man claims he sustained serious wrist and hand injuries after a group of wasps attacked him, causing him to fall into a deep storage container as he was working.
Texas AG says Google withholding evidence
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is seeking a court order to force search engine giant Google to hand over documents in an ongoing probe over possible antitrust violations.
***FOR PRINT*** Texas AG says Google withholding evidence
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is seeking a court order to force search engine giant Google to hand over documents in an ongoing probe over possible antitrust violations.
OSHA, NIOSH issue fracking health alert
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) � The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health issued a hazard alert Thursday about fracking worker safety.
Legally Speaking: Lessons I have learned
Around this time of year, graduating students at all levels are treated to pearls of wisdom dispensed by commencement speakers.
Plaintiff seeks to enforce settlement in malpractice suit over botched claim
Morgan A plaintiff recently filed a motion to enforce a $12,000 settlement with a Galveston attorney who botched his gender discrimination claim.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 14-20, 2012.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County, June 12-20, 2012.
Houston attorney accused of forging other lawyers' signatures
Calvin C Jackson GALVESTON - The Commission For Lawyer Discipline has filed suit against Houston attorney Calvin C. Jackson over allegations he committed forgery.
Suit filed over collapse at Santa Fe school
Harris GALVESTON - A Montgomery County man claims he was injured last year while working at a construction site at a local high school, recent court documents say.