News from May 2012
Rear-end crash on Seawall caused by drunk driver, suit alleges
GALVESTON - Galveston resident Rocio Dickey alleges she was in a two-vehicle accident which rendered her unconscious and has filed a lawsuit against the driver she claims was drunk.
Investors say Crystal Beach home developers not truthful about prior projects
GALVESTON - A group of investors have filed a lawsuit against Crystal Beach home developers claiming they were not given accurate information about the developers' previous projects.
Woman sues Lexus dealership after tripping over rug
Flores GALVESTON - A Minnesota woman is suing a local auto dealership over injuries she sustained during a visit.
La Marque man says home security failed to prevent four break-ins
GALVESTON - La Marque resident Bruce Watkins claims the improper installation of an alarm system resulted in his home being burglarized four times, recent court documents say.
Legally Speaking: Law and Disorder
During any given week, the legal system gets more than its fair share of strange filings, odd litigants or unusual results.
Creekwood Court sues former employee for stealing tenant deposits
Creekwood Court is suing a former employee, Robert Strahan, for allegedly stealing tenant deposits.
Rail worker trips while switching cars, sues KCSR
After tripping while switching railcars, Kenneth Setliff has filed suit against Kansas City Southern Railway, alleging the defendant failed to provide him with a safe place to work.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, May 3-9, 2012.
172nd Court District : 6/2012
CYNTHIA THOMASON ET AL VS A W CHESTERTON ET AL
Seaman non-suits Genesis Energy
Plaintiff Daniel Battaglia, who sued Genesis Energy after he sustained injuries due to a vessel's unseaworthiness, has non-suited the company from his Jones Act suit.
Malpractice trial alleging man died from neglect begins
Fass An area physician will defend himself against allegations brought by the widow of David Wharton, who claims her husband "lingered in the hospital alone" until he died from a heart attack.
New wave of insurance lawsuits strikes Jefferson County
Solis Although insurance lawsuits filed over Hurricane Ike are still pouring in by the dozens, a surge in suits filed over lesser storms has surfaced in the Beaumont courthouse.
17 companies sued for man's asbestos exposure at ammunition plant
Carlile MARSHALL - Recently diagnosed with cancer, a Texas man has filed a lawsuit against 17 companies claiming that he suffered extensive exposure to asbestos during his six years of employment at the Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant.
Father sues employer after losing job for taking time off for daughter's birth
LUFKIN - A father has filed a lawsuit against his former employer that claims he was fired for taking time off for the birth of his daughter.
Construction supervisor claims termination result of brain tumor diagnosis
TYLER - A construction superintendent recently diagnosed with a brain tumor has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he was terminated in violation of the American with Disabilities Act.
Mortgage company seeks repayment for manufactured home loan
Littlefield A mortgage company claims a Jefferson County couple has defaulted on their monthly payments toward their manufactured home.
Man sues mortgage company over denied modification request
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against the company that he claims refused to modify his mortgage after he faced financial hardships.
Wreck on FM 365 leads to lawsuit
A Port Arthur woman claims she incurred medical costs after a driver failed to keep a proper lookout and struck her vehicle.
Suit says company never licensed to operate in Texas
Treu A company has filed suit against the owner of a corporation that it claims failed to register as a legal business in Texas in an attempt to avoid repayment of nearly $100,000.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, May 7-11, 2012.