News from February 2013
Jury finds PAISD retaliated against coach after defamation suit victory; Awards $42K to plaintiff
A local man, who has already been awarded $60,000 from the Port Arthur Independent School District for defamation, won another favorable judgment, as jurors found that the district took adverse employment action against him because of his previous suit.
Shopper trips over unsecured rug, sues Market Basket
Beaumont locals Edrena and Vincent Guillory are suing Market Basket for alleged injuries Edrena suffered when she tripped over an unsecured rug at the grocery store two years ago.
Worker claims injuries in Motiva explosion
Jasper County resident Tommy Carrell Jr. is suing Motiva Enterprises for alleged injuries he received in an explosion that occurred in July 2011 at the Port Arthur refinery.
Widow blames ExxonMobil for husband’s multiple myeloma
The widow of Ernest Lewis has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Mobil Oil Refining, claiming the companies negligently exposed him to the hazardous chemical benzene.
Marathon purchases BP facility with history in the courts
GALVESTON - After a decade of legal battles and safety violations, BP has finally rid itself of its Texas City refinery.
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket for March 2013
PROVEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INC V. WORLDWIDE SORBENT PRODUCTS INC
Lashing by hose leads woman to sue ExxonMobil
After receiving a lashing by an allegedly defective hose, area resident Sylvia Barlow has filed suit against ExxonMobil, claiming the company knew the hose was unsafe to use.
Tyler man sues N.D. trucking company after rear-end crash on I-35
TYLER - A Tyler resident has filed a lawsuit against a North Dakota trucking company claiming that one of its drivers rear-ended his vehicle which caused him serious personal injury.
Houston resident sues Florida motorist for $500K over auto-pedestrian crash
HOUSTON - A Houston resident has filed suit over an auto-pedestrian accident in Sugar Land last year, recent court documents say.
Local woman claims son shot in eye with airsoft gun, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - Alleging her minor son was shot in the eye with an airsoft rifle almost two years ago, local resident Colleen Twing seeks damages.
Suit says Texas City wrongfully fired laborer for possessing city-owned port-o-potty
GALVESTON - Claiming the city of Texas City wrongfully fired him for possessing one of its portable toilets without authorization, Michael Benson has filed a lawsuit.
Alvin driver sued by passenger over wreck
GALVESTON - A local man is suing an Alvin woman over a two-vehicle accident in Brazoria County last year, recent court documents say.
Worker's lawsuit claims Texas City singled him out over 'minor' accident
GALVESTON - After the city of Texas City allegedly forced him to retire, Ernesto Martinez seeks damages from his former employer.
Security guard says he was shot at apartment complex last year, files lawsuit
HOUSTON - An alleged shooting at a Houston apartment complex last year has prompted the venue's security guard to file a lawsuit.
Suit: Discrimination led to Deer Park chef's health problems, termination
HOUSTON - The executive chef at a Deer Park golf course has filed a federal lawsuit against the city, claiming he was fired for taking time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Sales manager says furniture company fired him because of stroke
HOUSTON - A Harris County man is pursuing legal action after Furniture Brands International Inc. allegedly let him go because he suffered a stroke.
Man hurts back lifting tire, sues Goodyear
While lifting a heavy tire, Clarence Williams claims he hurt his back.
U of H teacher claims lower pay due to racial, gender discrimination
HOUSTON - An educator at the University of Houston seeks damages in response to what she claims is disparate pay rooted in race and gender discrimination.
Ballast leads to injury and suit against KCSR
Area resident Anthony Mitchell is suing Kansas City Southern Railway for injuries he received when a ballast he was stepping on gave way.
Petition alleges intoxicated minor motorist may have killed pedestrian, seeks to investigate claim
Believing an intoxicated minor killed her son Jesse Sawyer, Nanette Sawyer has filed a petition for depositions before suit to investigate a potential claim.