News from October 2012
Ex-con sues school district that won’t hire him
There was a time, not that long ago, when teachers and other school personnel were expected to lead exemplary lives -- not only because the physical and moral safety of the students on hand was of paramount concern, but also because all adults on campus were understood to be role models.
Class action filed against fitness club for charging dues after memberships cancelled
SHERMAN - A class action lawsuit has been filed against a fitness club for charging monthly dues after memberships were cancelled.
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for December 2012
RICKY PINKSTON VS NATIONAL SECURITY FIRE AND CASUALTY CO
Deposition sought in suit over vacuum hose falling on worker
A notice of intention to take deposition by written questions has been filed in a personal injury lawsuit.
Discovery starts in wrongful foreclosure suit
Discovery has begun in litigation brought by Caleb and Kristal Infante Spinks, who sued Maria Infante Brown in June, alleging she is wrongly attempting to foreclose on them even though they have made all required payments.
Great Taste of Texas sued for employee’s collision
Three Liberty County residents are suing Great Taste of Texas, claiming they suffered injuries in a collision allegedly caused by a company employee.
Oilfield contractor seeks to transfer suit over frac pumps
Performance Pressure Pumping Services recently filed a motion to transfer venue in its suit against NRG Manufacturing, who allegedly did not deliver frac pumps by the promised date.
Varner Development seeks default judgment against evicted tenants
A development company is seeking a default judgment against an evicted tenant.
Reytec Construction sued for leaving mound of dirt in hospital parking area
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is suing Reytec Construction Resources, alleging the company left a mound of dirt in its parking lot after a lease with the hospital expired.
Credit card company sued for violating federal laws on debt collection
SHERMAN - A Denton County woman has filed a lawsuit against Citibank for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which prohibits debt collectors from engaging in unfair and deceptive practices.
Engineer sues for overtime wages spent doing manual labor
SHERMAN - An engineer is suing his former employer claiming that he was not paid overtime wages for the time he spent doing manual labor installing phone circuits.
Woman sues GMC claiming seatbelt failed during rollover
SHERMAN - Following a September vehicle rollover in Savoy, a woman has filed a lawsuit against GMC claiming that her seatbelt did not properly restrain her during the entire accident and permitted her to be ejected from the vehicle.
Discovery ongoing is suit over sale of Gator Stop No. 4
Discovery is still ongoing in a suit brought over the sale of a convenience store.
Rear-end collision caused man to incur medical costs, according to complaint
A Mississippi man claims he was rear-ended on an entrance ramp.
Man claims multiple injuries after collision with 18-wheeler
A Harris County man has filed suit against the truck driver who he claims suddenly switched lanes and struck his vehicle.
Man wants insurance company to pay for damages in collision
A Beaumont man wants his insurance company to pay for damages he incurred in a collision with an under insured driver.
Road construction company sued for not providing merger lane onto Texarkana interstate
MARSHALL - Following a serious rear-end collision during an attempt to merge onto the interstate in Texarkana, a road construction company is being sued for not providing a merger lane during the ongoing construction project.
Doctoral student files disability discrimination lawsuit against university
SHERMAN - A doctoral student who has attempted to obtain his degree for the past 16 years has filed a lawsuit against an east Texas university, claiming the school is committing disability discrimination by denying him readmission into the doctoral program.