News from November 2012
Defendants non-suited from mailman’s dog attack lawsuit
Defendants in a suit brought by a U.S. Postal Service employee, who claims he was attacked two separate times by another man’s dog, have been non-suited.
Education experts point out gaps in Texas school funding
AUSTIN – A federal judge is now hearing his third week of testimony from experts trying to convince him that the state’s school finance system is inequitable and unconstitutional.
Latest suits against insurance companies filed in Jefferson County
One new lawsuit against an insurance company over wind and water damage claims was filed in Jefferson County District Court, Oct. 8-12, 2012.
Beaumont man claims injuries from side-swipe collision
A Beaumont man claims he sustained neck, back, jaw, right leg and nerve damages after a driver side-swiped his vehicle.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82189
Legally Speaking: Lowering the Bars
Lawyers don’t just automatically become full-fledged attorneys the moment they receive that piece of sheepskin with “Doctor of Jurisprudence” on it.
Bank fails to release customer's money despite terminated relationship, suit says
GALVESTON - Alleging Comerica Inc. is wrongfully withholding his money, Matthew D. Wiggins has filed a lawsuit.
Beach death from falling log subject of lawsuit
GALVESTON - An incident in Crystal Beach earlier this year in which a log tumbled and killed one man and injured two of his companions has resulted in a lawsuit, recent court records show.
Plaintiffs attorneys are plundering our rainy-day fund
We’ve all read stories or seen movies about people pooling their resources to overcome a calamity. Maybe it’s a shipwreck on a deserted island, a plane crash on some remote mountaintop, or a city under siege.
Clerk alleges JP altered death certificates; files whistleblower suit
A former clerk for a Jefferson County official is suing the county and the man she worked for, alleging she was terminated for reporting an alteration of governmental records.
Discrimination suit against Axion Logistics set for July trial
Next summer, litigation brought by a black man, who claims he lost his job at Axion Logistics because of the color of his skin, will go to trial.
Benzene suit set for pretrial Friday
Pretrial is set for Friday in a benzene suit brought by a Groves man who sued more than 80 companies for allegedly causing his lymphoma.
Man claims woman attempting to steal vehicle
Accusing a woman of trying to steal his truck, a man is asking the court to issue a temporary restraining order that would prevent the woman from selling the vehicle.
Man files second suit against PA Housing Authority over job loss
A former employee of the Port Arthur Housing Authority has filed a second lawsuit claiming he was fired after reporting alleged misappropriations by the director and board members.
Man claims driver failed to yield at stop sign
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to maintain a proper lookout, causing a collision.
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket December 2012
JAY BOCATO ET AL VS CITY OF BEAUMONT TEXAS
East Texan sues over fungus-contaminated steroid drugs
SHERMAN - An East Texas man has filed a lawsuit claiming he was injured when he received pharmaceutical injections of a steroid drug contaminated with a fungus.
Hardin County woman sues after slip-and-fall incident at Wal-Mart
A Hardin County woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she suffered severe injuries when she slipped in liquid in fell while shopping at a Lumberton Wal-Mart.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Gold Club denied summary judgment in dram shop suit
Fannett Entertainment, doing business as Gold Club, recently had its motion for summary judgment denied in a dram shop suit against the company.