News from August 2013
Galveston driver sued for allegedly striking motorcycle cop
GALVESTON - In response to being hit by a motorist after escorting a funeral procession about two years ago, local resident Jamie Benham has filed a lawsuit.
Seaman sues after piece of plywood on vessel gives way
GALVESTON - Seaman Brodie Knight has brought a personal injury lawsuit against Seamar Divers International LLC, Superior Energy Services LLC and Walter Oil & Gas International LLC, recent court documents say.
La. man's fall off barge yields lawsuit
GALVESTON - Alleging he hurt himself in a fall off a barge earlier this year, Louisiana resident Randy Desormeaux has filed a lawsuit.
Freeport man argues co-worker's 'baseless' statement about threats cost him his job
GALVESTON - Freeport resident Manuel Salas has taken his former employer to court over his termination last year.
Man's federal lawsuit takes city of Houston to task on 2011 arrest
HOUSTON - An alleged false arrest and a reported 27 charges pertaining to a fence on his property have prompted Houston resident Kenneth Kobobel to sue the city and two of its employees, recent court papers say.
Discovery underway in suit alleging nurse put patient through bathroom wall
Discovery is underway in a suit brought by James Hardee, who sued Gulf Healthcare Center-Port Arthur alleging a nurse forgot to lock his wheelchair, which caused him to fall and “knock” a hole in the wall as he returned from the bathroom.
Defendant denies allegations in DWI suit
In April, two Jefferson County residents filed a lawsuit against the allegedly intoxicated driver who they claim struck their vehicle head-on while driving the wrong way on a divided highway.
Glen Morgan brought into suit against ExxonMobil over refinery fire
In April, the Record reported that several workers, who are seeking damages in excess of $1 million, filed suit against ExxonMobil, claiming they were injured in a fire at the area facility.
Texas AG warns Texans about misleading election advice
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott issued a statement Monday after learning about allegedly misleading and incorrect election advice being circulated by a lawyer representing the Mexican American Legislative Caucus.
Medical center non-suited from med-mal
Orange County resident Crystal Haynes has filed a notice of non-suit in her case against the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, which alleges she suffered a stroke while in medical center’s care more than two years ago.
CACH seeks recovery of $22K credit card debt
CACH LLC has filed suit against Beaumont local Slade D. Smith, claiming the defendant has defaulted on a credit account and now owes more than $22,000.
Seaman falls while moving trash, sues Aramark
While moving trash aboard a vessel, Emma Young fell and injured her back.
BankcorpSouth Bank sues woman over $17K debt
Seeking to recover a $17,000 debt, BankcorpSouth Bank has filed suit against Ronda Marie Fraley.
Busy carpet pattern caused man’s fall, suit alleges
Orange County resident Danny Stilley is blaming a “busy carpet pattern” at an area restaurant as the reason why he tripped and fell.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83758
Legally Speaking: Sweet justice
According to the latest poll by the Pew Research Center, lawyers rank dead last among 10 professions for contributions to society—behind the military, teachers, doctors, scientists, engineers, the clergy, artists, journalists and even business executives.
Wayne Reaud’s charity sued over dog attack
A charity founded by well-known plaintiff’s attorney Wayne Reaud is being sued over an alleged dog bite.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County courts
• Flagstar Bank has filed an application for home equity foreclosure on the property of Herbert and Joyce Johnson, located at 114 Taylors Cove, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
CACH sues Beaumont man to recover $10K credit card debt
CACH LLC has filed suit against Beaumont resident Slade Smith, claiming the defendant has defaulted on a credit account and now owes more than $10,000.
SGC answers suit over past due invoice of $330K
Summit Global Contractors has answered a suit brought by Wells Supply, which seeks payment for a past due invoice of more than $330,000.