News from August 2013
Friendswood residents sue after construction project at residence 'abandoned'
GALVESTON - Friendswood locals Nancy Ross and Timothy Benedicto have pursued legal action against Brandon O. Meyer, also of Friendswood, after the latter supposedly failed to complete a project at their residence, recent court documents say.
Toyota seeks removal of airbag lawsuit to Montgomery Co.
GALVESTON - An automaker being sued by a Montgomery County man for an allegedly defective airbag asserts that Galveston County is not qualified to handle the case.
Beaumont says owner of hotel failed to pay required occupancy taxes
The city of Beaumont says one of the hotels in its city refuses to pay the occupancy taxes required of it.
Dallas Co. resident sues employer for minimum wages and overtime wages
SHERMAN - A Dallas County resident has filed a lawsuit claiming his employer failed to pay him minimum wages and overtime wages.
Debt collector sued for failure to disclose identity on voicemail
SHERMAN - A debt collector is sued for violated federal law for failing to disclose its identity on a voicemail message.
Super 8 Motel sued after guest falls down stairs
A Super 8 Motel in Alexandria, La., is being sued after a guest fell down a flight of stairs due to poor lighting.
Domino's sued after delivery driver involved in fatal head-on crash
An August 2012 fatal car crash involving a pizza delivery driver has lead to a lawsuit against Domino's.
Speaking against anti-Semitism led to manager's termination, suit claims
SHERMAN - A Plano business is sued for firing a manager who claims he was terminated in retaliation for opposing the religious discrimination of an employee.
Man blames multi-car collision on various drivers
A man claims he suffered physical pain and mental anguish after a group of drivers caused a multi-car collision.
Liberty Co. woman sues Wal-Mart after slipping, falling in water
Viki Bell filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores Texas on July 1, 2013 in Liberty County District Court. The defendant removed the case to the Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont Division on Aug. 2.
Wrongful death suit accuses Port Arthur nursing home of failing to adequately treat patient
The relatives of a recently deceased man blame staff at a Port Arthur nursing home for causing his death, saying they allowed the man to develop severely infected pressure ulcers and to become dehydrated.
Four companies named in Jefferson County asbestos lawsuit
One Harris County resident and two Orange County residents have filed an asbestos suit against four defendant corporations, claiming the asbestos-related disease with which a man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Beaumont business sues after employees stranded on Carnival Cruise
A Beaumont business has filed a lawsuit claiming it was unable to open its business because its employees were stranded at sea on a Carnival Cruise ship.
Wal-Mart sued after teenager suffers burns from gas can explosion
MARSHALL - The mother of a 13-year-old boy has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart, claiming that the store is responsible for the severe burns the teenager suffered when a plastic fuel container exploded.
Air conditioner repairman sues for overtime wages
SHERMAN - An air conditioner repairman has filed a lawsuit claiming his employer violated federal law by not paying him overtime wages.
Salon worker sues for minimum and overtime wages
SHERMAN - A salon worker files collective lawsuit for mandated minimum wages and for overtime wages.
Man claims driver struck his vehicle after failing to obey traffic control device
A man claims he suffered severe personal injuries after a driver disregarded a traffic control device and struck his vehicle.
Passengers on Carnival Triumph file lawsuit after five days of drifting without power
Several passengers of the Carnival Triumph have filed a federal lawsuit claiming they were fraudulently induced into the voyage and were left drifting for five days without power.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court: Docket for September 2013
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Women sue driver they blame for causing rear-end collision
Two women have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle.