News from April 2013
Judge dismisses complaint over injuries sustained at Mardi Gras
A plaintiff who allegedly suffered an injury while at Mardi Gras has dropped his complaint.
Disaster response company sued over delinquent $2 million invoice seeks change of venue
GALVESTON - A disaster response company sued in response to allegedly failing and refusing to pay almost $2 million for equipment used for Superstorm Sandy work seeks a change of venue.
Counterclaim in A/C unit lawsuit states League City couple insisted system operate during repairs
GALVESTON - A formal response and counterclaim were entered into a League City lawsuit over improper home repairs.
Lawsuit: TDCJ made female South Asian employee target of racial discrimination
HOUSTON - A Houston woman who works for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has filed suit on grounds she is the target of racial discrimination in the workplace, recent court documents say.
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for June 2013
TANYA G PARKER V. MICHAEL E BROUSSARD
Hurricane Ike trial underway against National Lloyds
For the next two weeks, a dozen area residents will hear testimony on whether National Lloyds Insurance and Compass Adjusting Services failed to fully compensate Latosha Lewis following Hurricane Ike.
Suit over work on BISD elementary school dismissed
A suit alleging a Texas steel fabricating company was not paid more for work performed on a Beaumont elementary school has been dismissed for want of prosecution.
Starvin Marvin’s dismisses city, mayor from noise ordinance suit
Starvin Marvin’s Bar and Grill has dismissed the city of Beaumont and Mayor Becky Ames from its lawsuit over a noise ordinance aimed at silencing live music at the establishment.
UPR, injured plaintiff agree on preferential trial setting
A suit alleging Union Pacific Railroad should have provided a comprehensive ergonomics program to prevent repetitive injuries has been slated for trial in September.
Hobby Lobby dismissed from slip & fall suit
Hobby Lobby Stores has been dismissed from a lawsuit brought by Dessi Boykin, who slipped and fell in a puddle of water while nearing the entrance of the Beaumont store.
Defense in courthouse shooting trial opens with testimony from suspect
GALVESTON – The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding three others at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont last year took the stand in his own defense Monday.
Man sues insurer for failing to cover damages to aircraft
GALVESTON - Claiming his insurer lied to him about covering any damages to his plane, Benson Scott Wyly has filed a lawsuit.
Benzene suit filed against Union Oil, Chevron continued
A motion for continuance has been granted in litigation brought by the widow of Jasper Snyder Sr., who sued Union Oil of California and Chevron USA, alleging the defendants exposed her late husband to toxic benzene.
Trip and fall filed against Conn’s slated for September trial
Litigation brought by Lumberton resident Christine Shelton, who sued Conn’s Appliances after tripping in a construction area two years ago, has been slated for trial in September.
Final judgment entered in slip and fall against H-E-B
A final judgment has been entered in a suit filed by Mary Daleo, who sued H-E-B Grocery Co. alleging she slipped while shopping.
Lab assistant files disability discrimination lawsuit after losing job for violating attendance policy
SHERMAN - After losing her job due to violating the company’s attendance policy, a former lab assistant has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against her former employer claiming the company would not approve her medical leave of absence due to her disability of depression.
Lawsuit: Canine attacked twin sisters at Friendswood park
GALVESTON - After a dog allegedly attacked their twin daughters at a Friendswood park almost two years ago, local residents James and Melissa Thompson seek legal action.
Prosecutors in courthouse shooting trial rest case after three days of testimony
GALVESTON - The prosecution in the capital murder trial of Bartholomew Granger rested its case shortly before noon Thursday, just three days after testimony began.
Gulf Coast Marine seeks payment for delivered goods
Gulf Coast Marine has filed suit against Versatile Marine Services, seeking to recover payment for delivered goods worth more than $133,000.
Progressive sued after insured’s collision with uninsured driver
Seeking to collect insurance benefits following an automobile collision with an uninsured driver, Delaine Sweat has filed suit against his provider, Progressive County Mutual Insurance.