News from January 2013
Clerical worker claims landscape company violated FMLA
MARSHALL - A clerical worker has filed a lawsuit claiming that she was terminated for taking approved time off to care for her sick mother.
Suit filed after truck driver backs into vehicle
A woman claims she sustained injuries after the driver of an 18-wheeler struck the parked vehicle in which she was sitting.
Discover sues Port Arthur local for not paying credit card
Discover Bank has filed suit against Port Arthur resident Donna Mallet, alleging she owes a past due balance of more than $8,000 on her credit card.
City of Port Arthur sues DaimlerChrysler after bus fleet fires
The city of Port Arthur is suing DaimlerChrysler, alleging several of the passenger buses they purchased have caught on fire while in operation.
Longview woman sues after car wreck on I-20
MARSHALL - After suffering injuries in a car wreck on Interstate 20, Longview resident Karen Head filed a lawsuit against James M. Smith on Jan. 15 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Med-mal brought for man’s sepsis death
A medical malpractice claim has been brought on behalf of a man who died from sepsis.
Investment company seeking property from credit union
An investment company has filed a writ of garnishment against the credit union that it claims holds money that the company is owed.
Two men file suit against driver who failed to yield right-of-way
A Richmond man and a Sugar Land man have filed suit against the driver who they claim failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign.
Women cite race as motive behind firings from hospice
HOUSTON - Two Harris County women have filed suit against a hospice, alleging their employment was terminated due to their race.
Debt collector sued for making automated calls to cell phone
SHERMAN - A Sanger resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming that the collector was making numerous "robocalls" to his cellular phone.
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Beaumont woman sustains injuries during collision, suit says
A Beaumont woman claims she sustained injuries after a driver struck her stopped vehicle in an intersection.
Man files suit against driver
A man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver struck his vehicle.
Four residents allege injuries in collision at intersection
Four Port Arthur residents claim they incurred various injuries, including concussions and seizures, after a driver allegedly failed to obey a stop sign and struck their vehicle.
City, Starvin Marvin’s seek continuance in noise ordinance suit
With the case pending in the Texas Supreme Court, two parties battling over a city sound ordinance are requesting a continuance.
Toyota sued after vehicle allegedly fails to protect driver from head-on collision
Alleging her Camry failed to protect her in a head-on collision, Brandi Scharber has filed suit against Toyota Motor Corp. and the driver who struck her, Gayle-Marie Purcell.
Farmers sued for not paying underinsured motorist benefits
Area resident Earl Hurels is suing Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance, alleging the company denied his claims for underinsured motorist benefits.
Coin company seeks to enter final judgment
A company recently filed a motion for entry of final judgment against several defendants.
Lawyer sues San Antonio Spurs for not playing star players
Coaches who rest and don’t play their top players may have more to worry about than losing the game.
Jefferson County seeks immunity from automobile collision suit
Claiming it has immunity, Jefferson County is asking a Beaumont judge to dismiss an automobile collision suit filed against the county.