News from October 2012
Suit alleges law enforcement officers ignored man's diabetes
GALVESTON - Complaining that two Houston area law enforcement agencies did not tend to his medical needs while in their custody, Samuel Mayo is seeking $5 million.
Intoxicated man who died in crash failed to look after his own safety, defendant asserts
A defendant blamed for allowing three men to be over-served and drive home intoxicated, which led to a crash that claimed all three men’s lives, is asserting one of the deceased men failed to look out for his own safety.
CACH sues to recover $12K credit card debt
CACH LLC has filed suit against Beaumont resident Muhammad Nazir, claiming the man has defaulted on his credit account and now owes more than $12,000.
Discover Bank brings breach of contract suit
Discover Bank has brought a breach of contract suit against Beaumont local Dwight Johnson Jr.
Foreman sues ExxonMobil after employee strikes him with work truck
Lufkin resident Jamie Bravo is suing ExxonMobil and one of its employees, Robert Brown, who allegedly Bravo with a truck.
Woman trips in parking lot, sues Pappas
While traversing the parking lot at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen two years ago, Tammy Vincent, a Louisiana resident, tripped over buckled concrete.
Debt collector sued for threatening lawsuit
SHERMAN - A Denton County woman has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by threatening to file a lawsuit against her during the 30-day dispute period allowed under federal law.
Hospital finance supervisor files race, age discrimination lawsuit
SHERMAN - A hospital finance supervisor has filed an age and racial discrimination lawsuit against her former employer that claims she was retaliated against and terminated after she complained about the treatment she was receiving.
Driver claims multiple injuries in rear-end collision
A Port Arthur woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
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The Jefferson County Bar Association is recognizing the hundreds of attorneys who give their time and give up their fees to help low-income residents resolve their legal problems.
Driver sued over collision in intersection
Two men claim they incurred medical costs after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection and struck their vehicle.
Lumberton collision is subject of suit
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to keep a proper lookout, causing a collision.
Mechanic sues Eastman Chemical for disability discrimination
MARSHALL - A mechanic has filed a lawsuit against Eastman Chemical claiming he was retaliated against, and terminated for requesting an accommodation for his medical disabilities.
Man claims various injuries after allegedly intoxicated driver rear-ended him
A man claims he incurred more than $100,000 in medical costs after an allegedly intoxicated driver rear-ended his vehicle.
Manufacturer of hernia repair patch mesh sued over 2004 surgery
MARSHALL - A West Monroe, La., woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the hernia repair patch mesh used during her 2004 surgery claiming that it did not correct her medical issues.
Man claims he was unaware of judgment against him
A Georgia man claims a bank wrongly obtained a judgment against him after it deliberately sent a notice to the wrong address listed on a loan.
Driver failed to obey light, according to court documents
A Nederland woman claims she suffered neck and right shoulder injuries after a driver failed to stop at a red light and struck her vehicle.
Latest lawsuit filed against insurance company over storm damages claims
One new lawsuit against an insurance company over windstorm damage was filed in Jefferson County District Court, Oct. 8-12, 2012.
Nursing home cleared of negligence in wrongful death case
Jurors found no negligence on the part of a nursing home accused of being “too busy” to help a suffocating patient.