News from August 2013
Subcontractor claims it was not paid for work performed
A subcontractor has filed suit against the company that hired it to perform services, saying it was not paid nearly $300,000 for work it completed.
Man claims injuries following multi-car collision
A Port Neches man claims his physical and mental condition seriously deteriorated following a collision.
Service technician files collective lawsuit against Longview company for overtime wages
TYLER - A service technician is suing a Longview company for failing to pay overtime compensation.
Collision caused multiple injuries, according to recently filed court documents
Three Midland County residents have filed suit seeking more than $1 million from the driver who they claim caused a collision on the highway.
Man seeks damages following collision
A Port Arthur man claims he suffered injuries in an automobile collision when a driver failed to remain in a single lane.
34 companies named in Jefferson County asbestos suit
A Houston man has filed an asbestos suit against 34 defendant corporations, claiming the asbestos-related disease with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Barber sued for allegedly refusing to cut African-American’s hair
LUFKIN - A Nacogdoches barber shop has been sued for violating federal law by allegedly refusing to cut an African-American man’s hair.
Man says repairman shipped vehicle to secret location
A Hardin County man claims his repairman failed to make the requested fixes to his vehicle and has since sent it to another undisclosed location.
Frankston couple files lawsuit after ATV catches fire
TYLER - A Frankston couple has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of an all terrain vehicle claiming that the battery charging system caught on fire and caused significant property damage.
Woman claims Houston police officer fatally struck son with vehicle, sues city
HOUSTON - The mother of a man who was reportedly struck by a Houston police vehicle and succumbed to his injuries has brought a lawsuit against the city.
Local man's alleged fall on barge leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON - Local resident Douglas Rutherford seeks more than $1 million in damages from Breathwit Marine Contractors Ltd. after he sustained injuries aboard one of its vessels earlier this year, recent court papers say.
Former college student failed to repay loans, lawsuit says
The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust has filed suit against the Beaumont woman who it claims failed to repay her student loans.
Driver blamed for causing injuries after failure to yield right-of-way
Two Jefferson County residents have filed suit against the driver who they claim failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign.
Woman says insurance company failed to adequately compensate her for injuries
A woman claims her insurance company insufficiently paid her for damages she sustained in an automobile collision.
Business owner claims woman repeatedly harassed him following her termination
The former employer of a woman claims the woman has continually harassed him after her termination from his company, causing him to call the police on her once after she verbally attacked him in a men’s restroom.
Women say rear-end collision caused them to sustain injuries
Two women have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle, causing them to sustain physical pain and mental anguish.
Water leak at Friendswood home prompts Allstate to file lawsuit
GALVESTON - Allstate Texas Lloyds is suing CJC Enterprises Inc. over a May 2012 water leak at a Friendswood policyholder's residence.
Local couple says wife's head injury caused by defective water ski
GALVESTON - A local couple alleges that the wife purchased a defective slalom water ski, recent court papers say.
Glen Morgan sues over taxes on airplane hangar, again
Once again, Beaumont attorney Glen Morgan is suing the Jefferson County Appraisal District, seeking to keep the entity from taxing his private airplane hanger.
City of Beaumont sued after collision
Area resident Russell Brister has filed suit against the city of Beaumont following an automobile collision.