News from January 2013
Worker claims discrimination by Tyler Chamber over HIV status
TYLER - A Tyler worker has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit that claims he was fired from his job once his employer discovered he had HIV.
Adams law firm sued for not paying American Express bill
Seeking to collect on a delinquent credit card account, American Express Bank has filed suit against Gilbert T. Adams Jr. and Gilbert T. Adams, a professional corporation.
Debt collector falsely claimed arrest warrant issued, couple says
TYLER - A Tyler couple has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection agency for making misleading statements that an arrest warrant was issued for their failure to pay a debt.
Trial date reset in suit against Magnolia Cleaners for selling Persian rugs
Plaintiff Farhana Swati recently had her motion for continuance granted in her suit against Ronald Schuler Jr. and his business, Magnolia Cleaners, in which she alleges the defendants sold her Persian rugs.
Railroad employees sue claiming decades of asbestos exposure
A group of Union Pacific employees have filed a lawsuit claiming that they have developed an asbestos-related lung disease due to decades' worth of exposure.
Plaintiff who sued after falling out of bed seeks continuance
With a trial date looming next month, plaintiff Maximo Schmidt, a deckhand who fell out of his bunk bed while serving aboard a dredge vessel, has filed a motion for continuance.
Advanced Pediatric Care responds to discovery request in discrimination case
Advanced Pediatric Care has responded to discovery requests made by a plaintiff who claims she lost work hours and her health insurance benefits after she announced her pregnancy to her co-workers.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• Nationstar Mortgage has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Ellen Schulz, located at 1190 East Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
Retrial against Poly Trucking over driver’s collision starts
For the second time in the three months, jury selection has begun in automobile collision trial against Poly Trucking.
PAISD on trial for defamation
A local man who has already been awarded $60,000 from the Port Arthur Independent School District will seek another favorable judgment, as his suit alleging district employees conspired to make him lose his job has gone to trial.
Deadly Thanksgiving Day I-10 pileup suit removed to federal court
The first lawsuit filed over the massive Interstate 10 pileup that caused the deaths of two Pearland County residents has been moved to federal court with the argument that the case is worth more than $75,000.
Worker sues Goodyear claiming injury from lack of maintenance on machinery
A maintenance worker has filed a premise liability lawsuit against Goodyear claiming that he was injured due to a lack of maintenance on machinery.
Court rules Obama’s NLRB appointments unconstitutional
By NATHAN BASS
Burn victim files second lawsuit against hunting club after member poured gas onto campfire
LUFKIN - A burn victim has filed a second lawsuit claiming she was engulfed in flames when a hunting club member poured gasoline onto a campfire.
Valero non-suited from chemical exposure suit
A personal injury plaintiff has non-suited her claims against Valero Energy.
Katy motorist sued over 2011 Galveston collision
HOUSTON - An alleged two-vehicle accident in Galveston almost two years ago between two Harris County women has resulted in a lawsuit.
Tenured COM educator alleges school paying him less because of age
GALVESTON - Local resident Bruce Glover alleges the College of the Mainland is not paying him properly because of his age and has filed a lawsuit.
Unauthorized use of Britney photos focus of Houston copyright lawsuit
HOUSTON - Mavrix Photo Inc. has filed suit against Popscreen LLC over photographs that were published without permission, recent court papers say.
Suit alleges Trimac terminated recruiting manager because of race
HOUSTON - A Houston woman claims Trimac Transportation Inc. racially discriminated and then terminated her, recent court documents say.
