News from November 2012
Bank allegedly refuses to endorse check
A Harris County man has filed suit against the bank that he claims is refusing to release more than $30,000 he received from his insurance company to cover damages incurred in a hurricane.
Delivery driver sues employer claiming he was not paid minimum wage
SHERMAN - A delivery driver has filed a lawsuit against his Dallas employer claiming that he and other delivery drivers were not paid at the minimum wage rate.
Mortgage company claims man failed to make payments
A mortgage company has filed suit against the Beaumont man who it claims failed to timely make his mortgage payments.
More Motiva plant workers sue for unpaid work time
An additional few hundred Motiva plant workers have filed a lawsuit claiming that they were not properly paid for their travel time to the Port Arthur facility and that they were not paid for their time spent putting on equipment and attending safety meetings.
Cemetery accused of firing groundskeeper for refusing to violate graves answers suit
Following a motion for default judgment, a cemetery has answered a wrongful termination lawsuit.
Lawsuits filed against insurance companies Nov. 5-16
A total of seven new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane and windstorm damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Nov. 5-16, 2012.
Target sued by woman who claims cans of icing fell on her face
SHERMAN - An Allen woman has filed a lawsuit against Target claiming that the store improperly stocked shelves of icing which caused the heavy metal containers to fall from the shelves and hit her in the face.
Hispanic man cites racial discrimination as factor in termination suit
HOUSTON - Alleging SuperMedia Sales Inc. fired him because of his Hispanic heritage, Houston resident Juan Vasquez has filed a lawsuit.
Fort Bend Co. woman one of black workers Hershey ordered to 'get rid of', suit says
HOUSTON - The Hershey Co. is accused of racially discriminating and ultimately firing a Fort Bend woman who was one of its retail sales representatives, recent court documents say.
Man files suit against driver who is blamed for causing collision
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims drove too fast and caused a collision.
Elementary school cook files racial discrimination lawsuit
SHERMAN - An African-American cook has filed a lawsuit against an East Texas school district that claims she was terminated for reporting racial discrimination.
Women claim termination from assisted living facility for reporting coworker
HOUSTON - Alleging they were fired after they reported a potentially violent co-worker to their superiors, Harris County residents Latericia A. Reese and Katherine J. Tolliver pursue legal action.
Worker's suit alleges BP fired him because he refused to discriminate against others
HOUSTON - Claiming BP fired him because he refused to racially discriminate against non-white employees, Tommy Danysh has filed a lawsuit.
Woman falls while stepping off elevated booth, sues Suga’s
While stepping down from an elevated booth at Suga’s, Delores Balbon fell.
Non-profit’s suit over water damage continued
A nonprofit organization claiming it was forced to replace portions of its facility after moisture invaded the space recently had its case continued.
Brand Energy substitutes counsel in personal injury case
Brand Energy recently had a motion to substitute counsel granted in litigation brought by Beaumont local Patrick Tyler who sued for injuries he allegedly received when his leg went through a scaffold.
Compass Bank sues Beaumont company over delinquent note
Seeking to recover more than $22,000 on a past due note, Compass Bank has filed suit against Scott C. Cook & Associates, a Beaumont property management company.
Personal injury suit brought against Diane’s Nails
Area resident Verna Juarez has brought a personal injury suit against Diane’s Nail’s, a Beaumont business.