News from October 2012
Trial begins in wrongful death case against nursing home
A nursing home accused of being “too busy” to help a suffocating patient will defend its self in court this week.
May trial set in suit alleging attorney submitted BP oil spill claim without consent
A May trial has been set in a lawsuit alleging an attorney submitted a BP oil spill claim without the consent of his client.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• GMAC Mortgage has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Steve and Mary Whitfield, located at 9870 Tram Road, Beaumont, Texas 77713.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Beaumont Division
Gas pipeline company sued for trespass by Elkhart woman
TYLER - An Elkhart woman filed a lawsuit claiming a gas pipeline company is trespassing on her property when attempting to reach its gas pipeline easement.
Hotel owner sued after patron falls down flight of stairs
MARSHAL - A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a Comfort Inn claiming that they failed to warn him that the carpet was wet, which caused him to fall down an entire flight of stairs.
Black workers claim 'systematic atmosphere of bigotry' at Becon, Bechtel
HOUSTON - Five African American men have filed suit against Becon Construction Co. and Bechtel Group Inc. claiming they "have faced racial discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment for several years."
HIV-positive man says phlebotomy school denied his admission
HOUSTON - After the Smithwood Medical Institute allegedly barred him from enrolling in its phlebotomy school because he has HIV, Houston resident Bryan Rockhill has filed a lawsuit.
Dickinson woman blames placement of sign for fall at Walgreen's
GALVESTON - After she injured herself at a local drug store, Dickinson local Bernice Bryan has filed a lawsuit.
Cowboy Motorsports demands jury trial in suit over defective motorcycle helmet
Cowboy Motorsports has demanded a jury trial in litigation brought by Wendall and Frances Hulse, who sued the makers and distributors of a motorcycle helmet, alleging the helmet was not equipped with “critical injury prevention technology.”
Associated Marine responds to discovery request in Jones Act suit
On June 21 Seaman Christopher Horner, a ship’s captain, sued his employer, Associated Marine Services, alleging the company should have provided better communication with the deck hands assisting him while he pulled a line.
Man sues Temple-Inland after sulfuric acid splashes his face
Alleging he was splashed in the face with sulfuric acid, Malcolm Guillory is suing Temple-Inland Inc.
Ninth Court justices wipe $300K sanction levied against Bank of America
Justices seated on the Ninth Court of Appeals have wiped a lower court’s decision to sanction Bank of America for $300,000 for violating a mortgage settlement agreement with a Beaumont woman.
Jefferson County road worker waves car through intersection, wreck ensues
Beaumont resident Christopher Otey is suing the county where he resides, alleging a road worker waved him through an intersection and indirectly caused a motor vehicle collision.
Defendant declares bankruptcy in suit brought by ‘Swamp People’ over bounced check
A defendant in a suit brought by two reality television stars of the hit program “Swamp People,” who sued after a check for a guest appearance bounced, has declared bankruptcy.
Woman in high heels trips and sues church
While in her Sunday high heels, Dianna Jeanmard punctured a church walking mat and tripped.
Woman claims medical costs following collision
A Jefferson County woman claims she suffered physical pain and mental anguish after a driver failed to keep a proper lookout and struck her vehicle.
Suit says Cameron fired attorney for taking FMLA leave to care for sick mother
HOUSTON - A Harris County attorney has filed suit against Cameron International Corp. on allegations it fired her for taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to care for her cancer-stricken mother, recent court documents say.
Chevron Phillips claims it is paying too much in taxes
Chevron Phillips Chemical has filed suit against the Jefferson County Appraisal District, alleging it is charging the company too much in taxes.
Woman claims injuries following rear-end collision
An Orange woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.