News from 2012
Worker's suit alleges BP fired him because he refused to discriminate against others
HOUSTON - Claiming BP fired him because he refused to racially discriminate against non-white employees, Tommy Danysh has filed a lawsuit.
Woman falls while stepping off elevated booth, sues Suga’s
While stepping down from an elevated booth at Suga’s, Delores Balbon fell.
Non-profit’s suit over water damage continued
A nonprofit organization claiming it was forced to replace portions of its facility after moisture invaded the space recently had its case continued.
Brand Energy substitutes counsel in personal injury case
Brand Energy recently had a motion to substitute counsel granted in litigation brought by Beaumont local Patrick Tyler who sued for injuries he allegedly received when his leg went through a scaffold.
Compass Bank sues Beaumont company over delinquent note
Seeking to recover more than $22,000 on a past due note, Compass Bank has filed suit against Scott C. Cook & Associates, a Beaumont property management company.
Personal injury suit brought against Diane’s Nails
Area resident Verna Juarez has brought a personal injury suit against Diane’s Nail’s, a Beaumont business.
Suit brought over fatal shooting
Andy Marshall, the surviving child of Linda Gilbert, has brought a wrongful death suit against Felix Gilbert, alleging he shot and killed his mother.
Nite Lites seeks to dismiss suit over man’s burns
A Kentucky fireworks company is seeking to dismiss a suit filed against it in Texas.
Final judgment entered in suit against Allco over glass window injury
A final judgment has been in entered in litigation brought by Ralph “Wes” Jordan, who sued Allco for injuries he received after using a glass window for support.
Shuffield talks campaigning, judicial elections with local media
It’s been said that all candidates running for office go to bed worried and wake up worried. Milton “Mickey” Shuffield said that was true as he campaigned to retain his seat on the Jefferson County 136thDistrict Court.
Slip & fall against Wal-Mart, McDonald’s called to trial
Litigation brought by Tonya Gilbert, who sued Wal-Mart Stores and McDonald’s after slipping in a freshly mopped area, has been called to trial.
Alleged denial of coverage for foundation damage at LC home results in lawsuit
GALVESTON - League City residents Patricia and Scott Williams are suing State Farm Lloyds Inc. and State Farm Insurance Co., claiming the insurers failed to cover foundation damages to their home.
TRO issued in Galveston Co. employee's pain pump lawsuit
GALVESTON - A local visiting judge granted a Galveston County employee's request for a temporary restraining order, recent court records show.
Hospital claims company failed to properly install roof
A Jefferson County hospital has filed suit against the company that it claims installed a roof in such a way that caused leakage to occur.
Man claims company is denying him access to shares
A Harris County man has filed suit against the company that he claims is denying him access to the 200 shares he allegedly owns.
Woman sues driver claiming he led to multi-vehicle collision
A man claims he sustained serious injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle, then caused him to crash into the vehicle in front of him.
Defendant seeks to extend mediation deadline in med-mal claim
A defendant in a suit claiming a man died after a doctor failed to take appropriate measures following surgery is seeking to extend the mediation deadline in the case.
Scheduling conflicts push back med-mal trial
Scheduling conflicts have pushed back a medical malpractice trial formerly slated to start Thanksgiving week.
Texas secedes from Obamacare
To his credit, Gov. Rick Perry is pressing forward in “the ongoing struggle against the Obama Administration’s continued pattern of massive federal overreach and consolidation of power, as well as the resulting erosion of individual liberties.”
Legally Speaking: Lawsuits you just won't believe
As readers of “Legally Speaking” know, I frequently report on some of the more bizarre lawsuits out there.