News from October 2012
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• U.S. Bank National Association has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Harvey Coffman, located at 770 19th St., Beaumont, Texas 77706.
Investment company sued over alleged failure to pay commission
A Jefferson County broker wants the court to authorize a foreclosure on a piece of Beaumont property after he claims an investment company failed to honor a commission agreement.
College of Mainland students file suit after appeal to retake test fails
GALVESTON - A group of nursing students at a local community college are challenging the school's graduation policy in a lawsuit filed in Galveston federal court.
Suit: Houston school district did not hire man because of Namibian nationality
HOUSTON - Claiming the Houston Independent School District refused to hire him because of his Namibian nationality, Hermunth Shiimi has filed a lawsuit.
La Marque man claims foot injury caused hostile workplace
GALVESTON - La Marque local Daniel Guidry is suing CenterPoint Energy Inc. after it reportedly harassed him for suffering an injury, recent court documents say.
Woman claims disability prompted Harris Co. MHMR not to hire her
HOUSTON - Alleging the Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County refused to hire her because of her disability, Erika Ramos DaSilva pursues legal action.
Harris Co. woman sues over national origin discrimination at former workplace
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Maria M. Nava has filed suit against APR Acquisitions Inc. after it allegedly fired her for complaining about discrimination.
General Motors sued for not testing 2007 Chevy Suburban’s crashworthiness
TYLER - The parents of a deceased Quitman child have filed a lawsuit against General Motors claiming that the company failed to adequately test their vehicle for crashworthiness.
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket December 2012
KENNETH RICE VS JONATHAN CODY THERIOT
Case over botched kidney biopsy settles
Potential jurors went home early Monday, as a medical-malpractice case brought by Anathasia Guidry, who sued several area medical providers claiming a botched kidney biopsy kept her hospitalized for months, settled before the trial could get underway.
Trial focused on patient who fell from wheel chair during Ike evacuation
In the midst of the chaos during the evacuation of Hurricane Ike in September 2008, Patsy Sue Zerko fell out of her wheel chair and fractured her hip. Two weeks later, Zerko died.
Before trial, violent birthday bash suit settles
Rather than let a jury decide the case, a defendant opted to settle a lawsuit claiming a birthday bash turned violent when a guest was hit in the face with a plate.
Judge Floyd to decide if injury plaintiff gets new trial, again
On Friday, a Beaumont judge, who has a history of tossing out jury verdicts, will decide once again if a personal injury plaintiff deserves a new trial.
Uneven sidewalk results in trip & fall suit against Walgreens
Alleging he tripped over uneven sidewalk, area resident Fredrick Perkins has field suit against Walgreen Co.
City of Beaumont non-suited after man stops it from demolishing property
After receiving an injunction to stop the city of Beaumont from demolishing a property obtained at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s sale in April, Ronnie Mickles non-suited the city.
Motion to compel mediation filed in Gold Club bouncer assault suit
A motion to compel mediation has been filed in a suit alleging a Gold Club bouncer exceeded the limits of his job duty by sucker punching Johnathan Osborne.
Discovery underway in PN-G’s suit over degrading football field turf
Discovery is underway in the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District’s suit suit against FieldTurf which alleges the turf began degrading and wearing down after only two years of use.
Delinquent credit card payments prompt Discover to sue
Discover Bank has filed suit against Port Neches local Susan Walsh, alleging the woman refuses to pay her credit card bill.
Stephen Jackson's foundation subpoenaed as part of Georgia lawsuit
A financial company that loaned money to NBA player Stephen Jackson is asking a Jefferson County court to compel representatives of Jackson’s charitable foundation to appear for depositions in a Georgia lawsuit.
Letter to the Editor: Protect tort reform
To the Editor: