News from April 2013
Motorcycle rider sues motorist who struck him
Port Neches local Nicholas Taylor is suing Robert Fong, a Port Arthur resident, alleging Fong struck him while he was out riding his motorcycle.
Mississippi woman sues over hernia mesh product
A Mississippi woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of her hernia mesh product claiming that it was dangerous due to defects in design and manufacture.
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for May 2013
GARY LUKE ET AL V. BRITTANY RENEE RUBEL
Beaumont attorney sentenced to 15 years for swindling $1M from clients
On Monday Beaumont attorney Kip Lamb, 57, was sentenced to 15 years for swindling more than a million dollars from two separate clients.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82996
California man sues after rear-end collision on Interstate 30
MARSHALL - After being rear-ended while attempting to merge onto Interstate 30, a California resident has filed a lawsuit against a Grand Prairie man and his employer claiming the driver was negligent for not keeping a proper lookout.
Alzheimer’s patient files disability discrimination lawsuit after losing job as insurance adjuster
MARSHALL - A worker suffering from Alzheimer’s disease filed disability discrimination lawsuit after losing his job as insurance adjuster.
Driver blamed for causing injuries in rear-end collision
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
Man blames two drivers for causing collision
A Jasper County man claims he suffered back, neck and body injuries after a truck driver struck his vehicle while he was attempting to evade a car that had come into his lane.
Bookkeeper sues home health agency for overtime wages
SHERMAN - A bookkeeper for a home health agency has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming that she was not paid for the overtime hours she worked.
Katy woman sued over accident insists 'she was acting under an emergency'
GALVESTON - A Katy woman slapped with litigation over a February 2011 two-vehicle accident in Galveston formally denies the plaintiff's claims, recent court records show.
League City woman sued by Kemah doc over sale proceeds issues formal response
GALVESTON - One of the defendants in a Kemah physician's lawsuit over sale proceeds has countered his allegations, recent court records show.
Liberty Co. woman seeks $1M from Kemah, Galveston Co. over 'unlawful' arrests
GALVESTON - The city of Kemah and Galveston County face a $1 million lawsuit from a Liberty County woman who asserts she was falsely arrested last year by the Kemah Police Department.
Lawsuit claims inspectors did not tell man about home's alleged defects
GALVESTON - An area resident alleges that a League City inspection services company deceived him into buying a house plagued with defects, recent court papers say.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Slip & fall against Bruce’s Market Basket settles
A slip-and-fall lawsuit against Bruce’s Market Basket and B.T. Enterprises has been settled.
Arrest warrant issued for Granger's brother in Jefferson Co.
GALVESTON - As court bailiffs in Galveston County kept a watchful eye on Bartholomew Granger, law enforcement officials in Jefferson County are looking for his brother.
Final judgment entered in suit claiming intoxicated woman caused crash
A final judgment has been entered in a suit brought by an Orange County man claiming he sustained back and neck injuries after an allegedly intoxicated driver struck his vehicle.
Notice of dismissal filed in injury suit against Family Dollar
A notice of dismissal with prejudice has been filed in litigation brought by Doris Hickerson, who sued Family Dollar Stores claiming cases of soda tumbled down and struck her while she was checking out.