News from January 2013
Fall at Moody Gardens results in lawsuit
GALVESTON - Sugar Land resident Esther F. Tarlo is suing Moody Gardens Inc. in response to a fall she took down some stairs at its premises two years ago, recent court documents say.
Galveston tenant files lawsuit after fall from apartment roof
HOUSTON - After he purportedly sustained "life-threatening" injuries from a fall a few months ago, Brandon Jones has filed a lawsuit.
Two truck drivers on icy road collide, land in lawsuit
TYLER - A truck driver from Mesquite has filed a lawsuit against a trucking company and the driver he claims failed to slow down and collided with his tractor-trailer.
Jefferson County on trial over age discrimination
Area residents will soon decide the outcome of an age discrimination suit against Jefferson County.
Retrial over Beaumont officer’s auto collision begins
A retrial has started in case that originally ended with a $155,000 jury verdict against the city of Beaumont, but was overturned on the grounds that some evidence and testimony should never have been allowed to influence the jury.
Capital One sues over $15K debt
Capital One National Association has filed suit against Beaumont resident Martin Exiga, alleging he owes more than $15,000 on a past due small business credit account.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• James B. Nutter & Co. has filed an application to foreclose on a lien securing a reverse mortgage on the property of Lena Winn, located at 1437 Fulton St., Beaumont, Texas 77701.
East Texas family files wrongful death suit after son hit by NYC cab
TYLER - An East Texas family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming a New York cab driver was driving too fast and struck and killed their 5-year-old son.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
58th Court District 2/2013
PATRICIA A BARRETT VS KEVIN DON COVEL ET AL
Nurse claims she was forced to quit job at Medical Center
A former healthcare worker has filed suit against her employer, saying it discriminated against her and forced her to quit working after it engaged in numerous acts against her, such as drug testing and requiring her to repay more than $6,000 worth of scholarship money.
Woman suffered painful injuries following collision, suit says
A Nederland woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to control her speed and struck the woman’s vehicle.
Bank owed more than $5,000 after selling collateral on loan
A bank claims it is owed more than $5,000 after a man failed to make payments on his loan of more than $50,000.
Payroll services provider owed more than $30,000
A payroll services provider claims one of its clients failed to pay more than $30,000 owed to the company.
Debt collection company sued for violating man’s privacy
A Port Arthur man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection company for allegedly contacting him about a debt that was not his and violating his privacy.
Lawsuit filed over May rear-end collision in Kilgore
MARSHALL - Two Kilgore women have filed a lawsuit against a Shreveport, La., man claiming he failed to yield the right of way and caused a severe rear-end collision that caused the women severe injuries.
Smith County resident sues Zimmer over hip replacement device
TYLER - Claiming that his hip replacement device was defective, Smith County resident Timothy C. Gill and his wife, Jesse, filed suit against Zimmer Inc. and Zimmer Holdings Inc. on Jan. 4 in the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division.
Bossier City casino sued after patron falls down flight of stairs
TYLER - A Smith County man has filed a lawsuit against a Louisiana casino claiming he fell down a flight of stairs because the stairway treads were not properly maintained.
Arabic man claims he was assaulted on flight to Houston, files lawsuit against United
HOUSTON - Alleging he experienced racial discrimination on a flight to Houston last year, Khaled Ibrahim has filed a lawsuit.
Texas City waste management worker sues over racial discrimination
GALVESTON - Alleging the city of Texas City targeted him for racial discrimination, Isaiah Ricks has filed a lawsuit.