News from March 2012
Beaumont man sued for running red light, causing collision
Beaumont local Pamela Denise Richardson has filed suit against Terry and Barbara Clemons, also Beaumont residents, alleging Terry ran a red light and struck her vehicle.
Woman, minor sue over rear-end collision
Individually and as next of friend of Amaya Selman, Ashley Selman has filed suit against Beaumont local Lisa Everett, who allegedly rear-ended the two plaintiffs two years ago.
Defendant says alleged death threat did not cause actual injury
A defendant accused of making a death threat against a former Cardinal Health Pharmacy Services employee is asserting that the plaintiff suffered no injury as a result of his alleged conduct.
Woman alleges medical providers didn't adequately treat burned foot
Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital Beaumont resident Miyoka Brown has filed suit against several medical providers, alleging the defendants did not adequately treat her burned foot.
Second dram shop suit filed over minors' deaths, plaintiff seeks to consolidate
Hunter Another plaintiff has filed a dram shop claim against Triangle Marketing.
One injury, two suits for area man
Matheny In one day, Armando Flacon has filed two suits over an injury he received last May.
Inspector injures knee while approaching vessel, sues Sunoco
Matheny While navigating a shore gangway toward a vessel, area resident Armando Falcon injured his knee.
PrimeWay sues over delinquent auto note
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union has filed suit against Beaumont resident Kathy Konter, seeking to recover more than $13,000 on a delinquent auto loan.
Theater instructor alleges Lamar discriminated against her religious beliefs
A theater and dance instructor is suing Lamar University, alleging the college discriminated against her after she failed to attend a performance embracing homosexuality.
Judge upholds Texas' 2003 tort reform
MARSHALL, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has upheld Texas' cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.
Community Bank sues couple for not making checking deposits
Parsons Community Bank of Texas claims it has suffered more than $3,000 in actual damages because Alford and Mendy McGhee failed to make deposits into their checking account.
PA couple alleges roof collapsed on them, Paradise Condos sued
Port Arthur locals Tryone and Debra Phillips have filed suit against Paradise Condos, alleging a roof collapsed on them while at the complex's premises.
Summary judgment motion under advisement in cowboy's suit over falling off horse
Fairless Last Friday, Chaparral Energy argued there is no evidence that the company is responsible for Jesus Luis Rivera falling off his horse while trying to roundup a stray calf.
Plaintiff responds to Luby's discovery requests in trip & fall suit
Plaintiff Elaine Bromley, who sued Luby's after tripping over an unmarked wheel stop, recently responded to the restaurant's discovery requests.
Examiner seeks to stop city from destroying records of NBA star's arrest
Perkins with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Believing the city of Beaumont may destroy records related to the arrest of NBA star Kendrick Perkins, The Examiner newspaper and its editor, Jerry Jordan, are actively seeking an injunction to stop the city from trying to "cover up the incident."
Graphic warnings on cigarettes to be argued in April
Leon WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Appeals in the tobacco industry's challenge of new graphic warning labels being imposed by the federal government are scheduled for next month.
Abbott: Health care arguments show administration's hypocrisy
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott speaks to press outside the U.S. Supreme Court on March 27. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott was among those who attended the first day of oral arguments on the federal health care challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court, and said he feels the proceedings will reveal the "hypocrisy" of the Obama administration.
Limo rear-ends hearse during funeral procession, suit filed
Adams Alice Sorrells, a Port Arthur resident, claims she was injured when the limo she was ridding in rear-ended the hearse in front of her.
Legally Speaking: Even more disorder in the court
As I survey the more unusual moments happening lately in the legal system, I think I'm going to have to revise some of my "best" and "worst" lists.
29 companies sued in man's second asbestos suit
Blevins A second asbestos suit has been filed on the behalf of James Bennett, who has already sued once and received a settlement for his non-malignant asbestos-related disease.