News from 2012
Texas Supreme Court still in Republican hands
AUSTIN -- Two incumbents and one new Republican justice have been elected to the Texas Supreme Court, retaining the GOP hold on the state's highest court.
Baytown woman says wreck caused by driver who inhaled substance
GALVESTON - Baytown resident Macy Garcia claims she was involved in a single-vehicle accident which occurred after a motorist allegedly inhaled a harmful substance, recent court documents say.
Legally Speaking: Disclaimers -- can't live without them
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Business needs a protective doctrine of common sense in the courthouse
We’re sorry Danny Stewart was involved in a car accident in Beaumont three years ago, but we don’t see why we should have to pay for it – more than we’ve already paid, that is.
Texas AG Abbott resolves claims against BlueHippo
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced an agreed judgment on Friday against a now-bankrupt Maryland telemarketer that allegedly engaged in the unlawful marketing of personal computers to low-income consumers.
Suit claims vintage vehicle lacked advertised engine
GALVESTON - Claiming he bought a vintage vehicle that did not have the features that were represented, Ron Houck has filed a lawsuit.
League City tenants sued over alleged lease violations
GALVESTON - Alleged violations of a lease on a League City home have resulted in a lawsuit, recent court records show.
Knee injury causes man to sue BP
GALVESTON - After he was reportedly injured while working at BP's Texas City facilities, Juan Ibarra pursues legal action.
Man claims medical costs from collision
A Beaumont man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver failed to control her speed and struck his vehicle.
Woman blames driver for causing minor son's injuries
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck the vehicle in which her minor son was riding, causing him to incur medical costs.
Couple claims injuries in automobile collision
A man and his wife have filed suit against the driver who they claim failed to yield the right-of-way, causing a collision.
Man defaulted on mortgage payments, suit says
The owner of a Jefferson County manufactured home faces foreclosure after he failed to timely make monthly mortgage payments, according to recently filed court documents.
Company failed to pay for installation of aluminum canopies, court documents say
A Harris County corporation has filed suit against the companies that it claims failed to pay it for aluminum canopies it installed at South Park Middle School.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Accident at intersection subject of lawsuit
A Jefferson County resident claims he lost wages after a driver failed to yield at a stop sign and struck his vehicle.
Nederland football player may miss rest of season without court injunction
The father of a high school football player has filed a temporary restraining order against the Nederland Independent School District, asking it to allow his son to play football after he was kicked off the team when school officials found beer in his vehicle.
Debt collector sued for threatening woman with lawsuit
SHERMAN - A debt collector is being sued for violating federal and Texas laws by failing to provide a woman with written validation of an alleged debt and for threatening to file a lawsuit against her.
Laboratory worker files lawsuit claiming employer violated federal wage laws
SHERMAN - A clinical laboratory worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was fired for complaining about the company violating federal wage laws.
Project manager claims layoff retaliation for discrimination complaints
SHERMAN - A project manager has filed a discrimination lawsuit against her employer claiming that she was not actually laid off from her job but terminated in retaliation for complaining about race and gender harassment.
Leaks at correctional facilities result in lawsuit
GALVESTON - Claiming a Texas City contractor performed work that resulted in leaks, Allied Air Texas Inc. has filed a lawsuit.