News from 2012
Abdominal mesh manufacturer sued by Gregg County man
MARSHALL - Claiming his implanted abdominal mesh has eroded, Gregg County resident Charles B. Green has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer C.R. Bard Inc. on Nov. 29 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Medical records sought in injury suit against KCSR
Kansas City Southern Railway is seeking the depositions of personal in charge of the medical records of Kenneth Setliff, a personal injury plaintiff.
Dispute over lease agreement slated for summer trial
A case brought by the owners of Lucky Bounce Zone, who allege Kimco Dowlen Town Center is overcharging them and failing to repair their leaky roof, has been slated for a summer trial.
Contractor hit with $500K default judgment
A woman who sued the owner of a construction company claiming he reneged on his promise to build her home was recently awarded more than $500,000 from a default judgment.
Woman injured while playing in moonwalk has until June to mediate suit
If she does not mediate her personal injury claim before June 14, Kristen Peterson will face a July trial.
Woman claims she was fired while on medical leave
SHERMAN - A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming that she was terminated while on medical leave.
Caesar’s Palace seeks to collect judgment against Beaumont inmate
Famed Las Vegas casino and hotel Caesar’s Palace has filed a petition to enforce a foreign judgment against a man currently incarcerated in Beaumont.
Woman claims doctor unnecessarily placed hardware into foot
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the foot doctor who she claims caused her increased pain after inserting material into her foot.
Motion filed in response to defendant's alleged evasion of service
GALVESTON - A local man suing over a late 2011 stairway collapse claims the defendant has been evading process servers and is seeking another method of delivering the court papers.
Woman takes medication not prescribed to her, sues Wal-Mart pharmacy
After picking up her prescription medication at Wal-Mart, Celestine Columbus claims she found an additional prescription in her bag and took the medication.
Man’s deposition, history of benzene exposure sought
Jefferson County resident Julie Smith has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Daryl Smith, who allegedly suffers from a benzene-related disease.
League City couple claims home repairs contaminated A/C system
GALVESTON - League City residents Deborah and Bradley Boone claim Brothers Construction Supply Inc. performed improper repairs at their residence, recent court documents say.
Linden woman sues vaginal mesh manufacturers
TEXARKANA - A Linden woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the medical device used to treat her pelvic organ prolapse, claiming that the device caused her to suffer from serious side effects.
Motion for default judgment entered into lawsuit against Texas City mechanic
GALVESTON - A motion for default judgment was recently submitted into a Pasadena man's $26,000 lawsuit against a Texas City mechanic, recent court records show.
Maintenance supervisor alleges hotel violated wage laws
TEXARKANA- A maintenance supervisor has filed a lawsuit against the owners of the hotel where he worked claiming he was not paid overtime wages in violation of federal law.
Suit alleges man died from eating contaminated oysters at Floyd’s
The estate of Karl Ray Lovett has filed a wrongful death suit against Floyd’s Cajun Seafood and Texas Steakhouse, alleging the man died after eating contaminated oysters.
Discovery starts in malpractice suit over breast cancer treatment
Discovery is now underway in a medical-malpractice lawsuit over the treatment of a breast cancer patient.
Bill Lindsey Construction sued for employee’s collision
Harris County resident Tawanna Breaux has filed suit against Bill Lindsey Construction, alleging one of the company’s employees caused an automobile collision.
Houston man sues Hitchcock ISD over collision with bus
GALVESTON - After he reportedly collided with a vehicle belonging to the Hitchcock Independent School District, Houston resident Sadiq Ali Lakhani has filed a lawsuit.
Company refuses to pay for costs incurred in cleaning up asphalt spill
A company has filed suit against the tank cleaning service that it claims allowed an asphalt spill, which has allegedly caused it to incur substantial clean-up costs.