News from November 2012
Man on bicycle struck by motorist, suit alleges
Area resident Marshall Fairchild is suing Beaumont local Eisa Ahmad, who allegedly stuck him while out riding his bicycle.
Latest suits against insurance companies over storm damage claims filed in Jefferson County
Two new insurance lawsuits against insurance companies over wind storm damage claims have been filed in Jefferson County District Court, Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2012.
Benzene suit brought against Total Petrochemicals
The children of the late Mary Johnson have brought a wrongful death suit against Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, alleging the company exposed her to benzene.
Port Arthur man claims injuries in rear-end collision
A Port Arthur man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Suit filed over delinquent taxes
McCreary Veselka Bragg and Allen
Denton County man sues Capital One for violating Fair Credit Reporting Act
SHERMAN - A Denton County resident has filed a lawsuit claiming that Capital One refused to honor an agreement to reduce his credit card debt and continued to report the debt on his credit report in violation of federal law.
Man claims emergency room visit after driver ran red light
An Orange County man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver ran a red light and collided with his vehicle.
Collision with delivery truck results in suit against Genesis Intermodal
Sugar Land resident Rhonda Piper is suing Genesis Intermodal Delivery for injuries she received in collision caused by Juan Gonzalez, a Genesis employee.
Suit filed over real estate services
Litigation is now underway over real estate services rendered.
Woman cuts leg on bedframe, sues Hampton Inns
Alleging it was the hotel’s fault she cut her leg on a bedframe, Sara Root has filed suit against Hampton Inns and Intercoastal Property Services.
Suit claims Louisiana seaman injured back because of 'rushed' job
GALVESTON - After he allegedly hurt his back while working aboard a vessel belonging to BP, Louisiana resident Anthony Christian has filed a lawsuit.
Texas City couple says insurer refused to cover water leak
GALVESTON - Texas City residents Maria and Wayne Castillo allege they did not receive proper coverage for a water leak at their residence last year and are pursuing legal action, recent court records show.
Suit claiming ExxonMobil rep threatened man’s life continued
In August 2010, Lindell Scottie Peterson filed suit against ExxonMobil, alleging a company representative threatened his life.
Man asks for exemplary damages following collision
A Tyler County man has filed suit against the driver who he claims was following his vehicle too closely and collided with it.
Parents sue motorist who allegedly ran over their son
GALVESTON - Dickinson locals Javier Barreto and Jirssy Sorribes claim Dane Joseph Williams ran over their teenage son three months ago, recent court papers say.
Houston company wrongly named as defendant in 2003 lawsuit
A Houston company, seeking a foreclosure against a Jefferson County corporation after it claimed it was not paid for work it performed, is now the defendant in a lawsuit that alleges the issue has already been settled.
Goodrich sued for man’s asbestos-related death
Nederland resident Nelda Humble, the widow of Keltus Humble, has filed an asbestos suit against Goodrich Corp. and Michelin North America.
Man’s asbestos-related death blamed on Goodrich
The widow of Herbert Carmon has filed an asbestos suit against Goodrich Corp. and Michelin North America.
Woman sues driver for backing into her vehicle
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims reversed into her vehicle.
Truck driver seeks damages for watching man die in crash, sues deceased man's family
A Louisiana man who allegedly watched a man die after the man rear-ended his tractor-trailer has filed suit against the man’s relatives.