News from February 2013
City files suit seeking more than $40K against former restaurant
The city of Beaumont alleges a restaurant has failed to repay more than $40,000 in money it borrowed from the city.
Galveston Co. woman claims harassment forced her to resign from job
GALVESTON - A Galveston County woman claims "constant harassment" and a "hostile environment" compelled her to resign from her job with a local non-profit organization and is seeking damages.
Former parole officer claims termination from TDCJ due to race
GALVESTON – A former parole officer is suing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for allegedly terminating her because of her race.
Continuance granted in Harris Co. painter's scaffold injury lawsuit
GALVESTON - A joint motion for continuance entered into a Harris County painter's scaffold injury lawsuit was recently approved.
Harris Co. resident sues over 'forced' resignation from MIC Group
HOUSTON - Harris County resident James Hinga alleges MIC Group LLC forced him to resign because of his age and race, recent court documents say.
Age discrimination trial against county restarts
For the second time in two months, jury selection has begun in an age discrimination suit against Jefferson County.
Fitness center counters man's claims it hurt his minor son
GALVESTON - A local fitness club formally replied to a lawsuit alleging a child was injured at its daycare center almost a year after the litigation began, recent court records show.
Elderly woman sues Wal-Mart for slip and fall at Kemah store
GALVESTON - An elderly woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC after she fell at its Kemah store last year, recent court documents say.
Lawsuit filed over deadly tractor-trailer wreck on Hwy 84
MARSHALL - The parents of two deceased Texas women have filed a lawsuit over the deadly tractor-trailer wreck that occurred in July 2012 on Highway 84 after the tractor-trailer ran through a stop sign and hit the women’s vehicle.
Woman claims vaginal mesh used to treat urinary incontinence is defective
MARSHALL - Claiming the medical device used to treat her stress urinary incontinence is defective, Sheila Rhyne and her husband, Randall Rhyne, filed a lawsuit against Boston Scientific Corp. on Feb. 4 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Childcare employee falls and sues
Port Arthur resident Melinda Zuniga is suing Steve and Carolyn Quebodeaux and their business, Wee Care Childcare, for injuries she suffered when she fell while in the defendants’ employment.
Harris Co. man files lawsuit after struck by part of cement truck
GALVESTON - Harris County resident Antonio Guzman Manzano is suing Hi-Tech Concrete Pumping Services in response to injuries he allegedly sustained last month, recent court documents say.
Dickinson couple seeks to dismiss plumbing businesses from 2012 mold lawsuit
GALVESTON - The plaintiffs in a 2012 suit alleging inadequate plumbing work at their home led to significant damage seek to dismiss two of the four entities they are suing.
Harris Co. contractor sues Pearland woman to recoup nearly $95K for project
GALVESTON - A Harris County contractor claims a Pearland woman owes him nearly $95,000 and has filed suit in an attempt to recover the funds.
Continuance granted in Galveston woman's head injury lawsuit
GALVESTON - Galveston County Court at Law No. 2 Judge Barbara Roberts approved a motion for continuance that was recently submitted in a Galveston woman's head injury lawsuit, recent court records show.
AAJ federal judicial plan draws attention
MIAMI – An apparent plan by the lobbying group for the nation’s trial lawyers to identify potential federal judicial nominees is drawing the attention of others.
BP civil trial to begin today; Company could pay more than $17 billion in penalties
NEW ORLEANS – A much anticipated trial against BP over alleged Clean Water Act violations and environmental damages stemming from the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is set to begin today barring a last minute settlement from the oil giant.
'Johnny Football' files trademark infringement lawsuit over shirts
TYLER -- Texas A&M University football star and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel has filed a lawsuit claiming an individual is infringing on his trademark “Johnny Football”nickname in order to sell shirts.
Woman blames driver for causing collision
A Nederland woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way while crossing an intersection.
Lawsuit blames Galveston bar for fatal 2012 auto accident
GALVESTON – A fatal one-vehicle accident in Galveston late last year has resulted in a lawsuit.