News from August 2013
Beaumont seeks repayment of loan in default
The city of Beaumont claims a Port Arthur man owes it more than $30,000 after a company defaulted on a loan.
Driver blames injuries on collision
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims crashed into her vehicle after he failed to yield the right-of-way.
Recent lawsuits filed against insurance companies over storm damage
One new lawsuit was filed in Jefferson County District Court against an insurance company on Aug. 5 through Aug. 9.
Man says former employers' work agreements not enforceable
A man claims his former employer wrongly accused him of violating a non-compete clause in an employment agreement that he says was not enforceable.
Lender claims woman owes money following sale of vehicle
An auto lender claims a woman still owes it more than $10,000 after it repossessed her vehicle and sold it.
Woman says collision caused after driver failed to yield right-of-way
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to obey a stop sign and struck her vehicle.
Shopper sues Wal-Mart claiming automatic door closed on her
TYLER - A Wal-Mart shopper has filed a lawsuit against the store claiming she suffered severe injuries when the automatic door closed on her.
Personal injury plaintiff seeks protection from ‘repetitive’ discovery requests
A man alleging his foot was so badly crushed by a large flange that a toe had to be amputated has filed a motion for protection, seeking to avoid what he says are “repetitive” discovery requests.
Petition seeking to investigate injury at Chevron-Phillips dismissed
In May, James and Jackqulen McBride filed a petition for authorization to conduct depositions, seeking to investigate a personal injury that allegedly occurred at Chevron-Phillips Chemical Co.
Accused intoxicated driver answers $1M suit
A man accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed his passenger has answered the $1 million lawsuit filed against him.
Suit over broken hip and ankle removed to federal court
A Beaumont man claiming he fractured his hip and ankle after tripping over protruding pieces of cement had his case removed to federal court.
FIA Card Services sues over $37K delinquent credit card account
FIA Card Services has filed a lawsuit against Beaumont resident John Hagger, alleging he refuses to pay a credit card balance of more than $37,000.
Paranormal Investigators sued for alleged failure to pay hotel
A Texas hotel has filed suit against the Texas Society of Paranormal Investigators, saying it failed to pay for services rendered.
Beaumont woman files lawsuit to save home damaged by Hurricane Katrina
A woman is in fear of losing her Beaumont home after she claims the city has condemned it, despite her alleged efforts to repair the damages caused to it during Hurricane Katrina.
Fireworks warehouse worker sues for overtime wages
TYLER - A warehouse worker for a fireworks company has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was not paid overtime wages.
Discrimination suit alleges power co. supervisor falsely accused black employee
SHERMAN - A power company employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming he was accused of having unapproved overtime because he is black.
Man disputes non-compete clause in former employer's agreement
A Tyler County man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he should not be bound by a non-compete clause that he did not submit to when he was hired.
Local man dismisses bank from lawsuit over stolen checks
GALVESTON - A bank listed as one of the defendants in a recent lawsuit over allegedly stolen personal checks was dismissed by the plaintiff, recent court records show.
'Out of the ordinary' circumstances prompt defamation defendant to seek fourth continuance
GALVESTON - A former chief of the Kemah Volunteer Fire Department being sued for defamation by an ex-mayor seeks another extension of the trial setting.
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket for October 2013
CHRISTINA LEDAY ET AL V. BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL