News from 2012
Lemon suit brought against Ford for F-250 truck
Area residents Mike and Brenda Dobson are suing Ford Motor Co. and Energy Country Ford, alleging the defendants sold them a lemon.
Suit alleges Becon Construction worker dropped object on plaintiff
Orange resident Slade Clasby is suing Becon Construction for injuries he received when a company employee dropped an object on him.
Petition seeks man’s chemical exposure history
Orange resident Verona Wolfford has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Edward Wolfford, who allegedly suffers from an occupational lung disease.
Walter Umphrey honored with Legends Scholarship at Lamar University
"Superlawyer," "legend," "humanitarian," "business man," "philanthropist" -- these were the words Lamar University President James Simmons used to describe Beaumont attorney Walter Umphrey at a ceremony honoring Umphrey with an endowed scholarship in his name.
Debtor dismisses appeal after reaching settlement with Morrell Masonry Supply
An appeal brought by Eugenio Herrera, who was sued by Morrell Masonry Supply for allegedly refusing to pay his tab, has been dismissed due to the parties reaching a settlement.
Interstate collision subject of lawsuit
Two Louisiana residents have filed suit against the driver who they claim struck their vehicle on the interstate.
Woman wants company to preserve vehicle involved in collision
The wife of a recently deceased driver has filed a temporary restraining order against U-Haul, asking the court to prohibit the company from altering a trailer involved in an accident in which her husband died.
Woman seeks money from insurance company after wreck at Tinseltown
A Jefferson County woman seeks money from her insurance company after she claims she got into a collision with an under-insured driver.
Man blames deceased driver for injuries in collision
A Jefferson County man claims he sustained injuries in a collision with a deceased driver.
Man seeks documents related to single-car collision
An Orange County man wants the court to order a company to provide depositions in relation to a collision which caused the man's vehicle to strike a tree and a concrete barrier.
Man alleges friend left him in critical condition to conceal drunk driving
A man claims his friends allowed him to remain in a critically wounded condition after he was ejected from a vehicle that an allegedly intoxicated driver was operating.
Man injured in collision sues deceased woman's husband
A Silsbee man has filed suit against the recently deceased driver who he claims failed to control her vehicle and struck his.
Nederland residents blame repairman for destruction of home's foundation
Two Nederland residents allege their home’s foundation has been destroyed after two professionals failed to adequately repair it.
Company claims $2M in repair costs associated with Ford fleet vehicles
A Beaumont business claims it has incurred numerous unnecessary repair costs costing more than $2 million to correct defects on some of the 123 Ford vehicles it purchased from a Winnie Ford dealership.
Woman files suit in attempt to keep property
A woman claims she rightfully owns the piece of Jefferson County property that her relatives are attempting to take from her.
Texas AG announces $19.9 million agreement with Novartis
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a settlement Tuesday with the Swiss-based pharmaceutical company Novartis to resolve a civil fraud enforcement action that alleged unlawful and deceptive marketing.
Big names, big money heat up District 14 race
Last week, former President Bill Clinton stopped in Beaumont to rally support for the Democratic candidate running for U.S. Representative. On Monday, Republican shining star Ted Cruz appeared in the city to boost the GOP candidate.
Poll: GOP still tops in Texas
Most Texans prefer Republicans Mitt Romney for president and Ted Cruz for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll.
Lawmaker says TWIA settlements show 'troubling' pattern
Correction: A previous version of this story stated that the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association had $25 million in reserve to pay for future catastrophes, based on information in a press release from Rep. Larry Taylor. According to TWIA however, there is around $177 million in the Catastrophe Reserve Fund.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82150