News from April 2013
Driver blamed for causing collision after quickly backing out of driveway
An Oklahoma woman claims a driver caused her to collide with his vehicle when he suddenly backed out of a driveway.
Driver blames woman for causing collision
A Jefferson County woman claims she experienced physical pain and suffering after a Beaumont driver struck her vehicle.
Company refuses to keep service agreement, suit says
A medical supply leasing group claims it lost tens of thounsands of dollars when a doctor’s office failed to pay it for services rendered.
Texarkana woman sues over defective knee replacement device
TEXARKANA - A Texarkana woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of her knee replacement device claiming she suffered personal injuries that resulted in revision surgery.
Supervisor files disability lawsuit claiming he was fired after motorcycle accident
MARSHALL - A construction supervisor has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against his former employer that claims he was fired after suffering injuries in a motorcycle accident.
Collin County man sues debt collector for threatening to send sheriff to his house
SHERMAN - A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector for threatening to send the sheriff to his home in order to collect on a debt.
Motion to dismiss granted in injury suit against CMC Recycling
A Vidor woman’s motion to dismiss has been granted in her suit against CMC Recycling, which alleged she received injuries when she slipped on a scrap metal scale.
Take-nothing judgment entered in slip & fall suit against McDonalds
An agreed take-nothing judgment has been entered in Debra Harvey’s slip and fall lawsuit against McDonalds.
Total Petrochemical dismissed from suit alleging worker injured while moving pump
An agreed order of dismissal with prejudice has been entered in a personal injury lawsuit against Total Petrochemical USA.
Verizon files suit against Kemah man over damaged cable
GALVESTON - GTE Southwest Inc., doing business as Verizon Southwest, is suing a local man over alleged proper damage, recent court documents say.
Discovery still ongoing in dockworker’s suit over fall off ladder
Discovery is still ongoing in litigation brought by Beaumont resident Clemente Flores Jr., who originally sued three companies for injuries he received after a ladder slipped, causing him to fall and break his leg.
Port Arthur pastor using donations toward private retirement account, suit claims
The members of a Port Arthur church have filed suit against the man who they claim is stealing money that rightfully belongs to the church and who is threatening to have suspicious members arrested for trespassing.
Lenders seek money given to Port Arthur residents
Two Texas residents have filed suit against the defendants who they claim failed to repay the money they borrowed.
Texas oil and gas company claims it lost hundreds of thousands in failed drilling agreement
A Texas oil and gas corporation claims a drilling company owes it hundreds of thousands of dollars after failing to uphold its promise to drill three wells on a 22-acre parcel of land.
Minor blames drivers for rear-ending her vehicle
A minor has filed suit against the drivers who she says rear-ended her vehicle.
Lawsuit claims Bacliff motorist crashed into Seabrook couple's home
GALVESTON - A Seabrook couple seeks damages after an alleged drunk driver crashed into their home almost two years ago.
Moody Gardens insists Round Rock man's alleged slip and fall was 'unavoidable'
GALVESTON - A local attraction challenges a Hill Country man's personal injury lawsuit against it, recent court records show.
Galveston bar formally responds to wrongful death lawsuit
GALVESTON - The defendant in a recent lawsuit arising from a fatal 2012 auto accident in Galveston issued a formal rebuttal.
Pasadena Tank, BP at odds over third-party audit
GALVESTON - Pasadena Tank Corp. is suing BP Products North America Inc. and BP Amoco Chemical Co. over an audit it finds questionable.