News from July 2013
Petco wants strict proof from woman seeking $1M for slipping in dog urine
Petco Animal Supplies has answered a lawsuit brought by Gloria Robinette, who claims she slipped in a puddle of dog urine while shopping at the pet store in Beaumont nearly two years ago.
Bowie County man claims defects in shoulder replacement device
MARSHALL - A Bowie County resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of his shoulder replacement device claiming that the device was defective.
DuPont sued after hose explodes in worker’s face
Area resident Benitris Edwards has filed suit against E.I. DuPont de Nemours, alleging a hose exploded in her face while she was working at the Jefferson County facility two years ago.
P.A.M. Cartage Carriers sued for trucker’s collision
Orange County resident Regina Morphew is suing P.A.M. Cartage Carriers for injuries she suffered in an automobile collision caused by one of its employees.
Woman blames spinal injuries on rear-end collision
A woman claims she suffered a spinal injury after a driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Report looks at reforms 10 years later
Ten years ago, Texas had one of the lowest doctor-to-citizen ratios in the country. But after reforms to the state’s civil litigation system, the number of licensed physicians in Texas has doubled, according to a recent report on the results of tort reform.
American Express sues card member for $10K
Seeking to recover more than $10,000 on a delinquent account, American Express Centurion Bank has filed suit against Beaumont local William Peters.
Mexican grill settles trip & fall suit
La Cantina Mexican Grill has settled a suit brought by Gerald Corley, who claims he tripped over an “unmarked step” at the restaurant.
Welder alleges sandblaster sandblasted him
Alleging he was blasted by a stream of sand, Rene Torres has filed suit against Southern Sandblasting & Coatings and Beacon Maritime.
Texas AG announces $1.4 million settlement with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a $1.4 million settlement with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc. to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83625
Local residents claim builder failed to make hurricane repairs
GALVESTON - Claiming Calibre Homes Corp. failed to fix their storm-damaged Galveston home, Gina and Jason Richie have filed a lawsuit.
Lowe's sold La Marque woman defective windows, lawsuit alleges
GALVESTON - A La Marque woman claims she purchased defective windows from Lowe's Companies Inc. and is demanding compensation, recent court documents say.
Pleasure Island HOA seeks foreclosure over past due assessments
Alleging Deborah Dommert owes more than $2,000 in past due assessments, the Pleasure Island Mariner’s Cove Homeowners Association has filed an application to foreclose on her home.
Trial over alleged botched surgery ends with 'no negligence' verdict
A medical malpractice trial centered on a woman’s claim that her doctor somehow botched her surgery ended with a verdict of no negligence on the part of the physician.
Former flight attendant takes Southwest to court for wrongful termination
HOUSTON - A Harris County woman has taken Southwest Airlines Co. to court in the wake of her termination last year, recent court documents say.
Harris Co. residents allege GEICO refused to cover accident, seek uninsured benefits
GALVESTON - Harris County residents An Quoc Ho and Huong Vo are suing Government Employees Insurance Co. for proper coverage in response to a two-vehicle accident last year in Galveston.
Insurer seeks damages for house fire allegedly caused by water cooler
GALVESTON - Alleging a February 2012 fire at the home of one of their policyholders was caused by a water dispensing unit, Atlas General Agency LLC has filed a lawsuit.
Harris Co. couple files lawsuit after wife suffers injuries on bus ride
HOUSTON - A Harris County couple recently initiated legal action against All Aboard America! Holdings Inc. and Industrial Bus Lines Inc. following an alleged incident in Phoenix which left the wife with injuries to her back and spine.