News from May 2012
Strip center tenant says landlord violating terms of lease agreement
Lindsay The two owners of Lucky Bounce Zone allege Kimco Dowlen Town Center is overcharging them and failing to repair their leaky roof.
Black worker files discrimination suit against LNVA
Quan A Beaumont man claims he was consistently discriminated against and eventually lost his job because of the color of skin.
Woman, child sue to recover medical costs from crash
A Travis County woman claims she and a minor child incurred medical costs following a collision.
Car spins out from rear end collision, suit filed
A Jefferson County man claims he suffered injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle, causing him to spin out of control and to be struck by another vehicle.
Collision on interstate service road leads to lawsuit
A woman has filed suit against the driver of a tractor trailer she claims collided with her vehicle.
Woman wants $170K from defunct construction company
A woman has filed suit against the owner of a construction company she claims reneged on his promise to build her home after paying him $170,000.
Latest insurance suits filed in Jefferson County Courts
Six new lawsuits have been filed in Jefferson County District Court against insurance companies, April 23-May 4, 2012.
Justices affirm bank's summary judgment win against area surgeon
Reger The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment award to Community Bank of Texas against Dr. Saeed Ally, a Beaumont cardiovascular surgeon.
Dem. Congressman calls attorneys who contacted him 'parasites'
Cohen WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - At a House subcommittee hearing on legislation concerning asbestos bankruptcy trusts, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen on Thursday referred to plaintiffs attorneys who contacted him about the illness of his friend as "parasites."
Parties dismiss appeal of hurricane damage trial
Mostyn In October 2010, a Jefferson County jury concluded Liberty Lloyds of Texas Insurance failed to pay all damages owed to John and Deborah Cahill following Hurricane Rita.
Doc accused of failing to catch appendicitis seeks to limit damages
Prewett An area physician recently answered a medical malpractice complaint, in which he denies the allegations and seeks to limit the plaintiff's damages.
Slip & fall plaintiffs seek production from Wal-Mart, McDonald's
Spivey Discovery is still proceeding in a suit filed by Tonya Gilbert, who sued Wal-Mart Stores and McDonald's after slipping in a freshly mopped area.
Beaumont granted summary judgment from suit over Christmas parade death
The city of Beaumont recently had its motion for summary judgment granted in litigation brought by the parents of Aaliyah Carter, who died during a 2008 Christmas parade.
Seaman slips and sues Omega Protein
Arnold Seaman Steven Folts has filed a Jones Act suit against Omega Protein, alleging it was the company's fault he slipped on oil.
Widow blames Chevron for late husband's asbestos exposure
The widow of Robert Booker has filed suit against her husband's former employer, Chevron USA, alleging Booker was exposed to asbestos during his refinery career.
Woman injured while playing in moonwalk, sues
While playing in an inflatable moonwalk, Kristen Peterson fractured her vertebrae when the children's attraction collapsed.
Daughter sues over father's asbestos exposure
Hyde A Livingston woman is suing Chevron USA and Texaco, alleging the companies exposed her late father to asbestos.
Deposition of doc interferes with lawyer's vacation time, motion to quash filed
Cooksey Because the deposition of a doctor would interfere with a lawyer's vacation, a motion to quash was filed in a suit claiming a man died after the doctor failed to take appropriate measures following surgery.
Feud between neighbors spills into court
Parsons An escalating feud between neighbors over parking spots has led two Beaumont residents to seek injunctive relief.
Minor shot by BB gun, parents sue Academy
The parents of a minor who was shot by a Daisy BB air gun are suing the parents of the child who shot the gun, the sellers of the gun and the gun's manufacturer.