News from July 2013
N.Y. woman sues Wal-Mart, Tyson claiming chicken nuggets contained glass
HOUSTON - A Wal-Mart employee is suing the discount retailer as well as Tyson Foods Inc. after eating a chicken nugget meal allegedly laced with glass.
Office Depot failed to properly address worker's sexual harassment concerns, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - Houston resident Maria Brito claims her complaints about a co-worker sexually harassing her led to her termination from Office Depot Inc., recent court documents say.
Injuries from spilled coffee prompt woman to take Sonic to court
GALVESTON - After a hot cup of coffee fell on her at a local fast food restaurant last year, area resident Helen Julian has filed a lawsuit.
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket for August 2013
JOSEPH EGLAND V. BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD
Defendant designates lead counsel in moonwalk injury suit suit
A defendant in a suit brought by a woman who was injured while playing in an inflatable moonwalk has designated its lead counsel.
Trial over disputed lease agreement reset
Although the case was set to go to trial this summer, litigation brought by the owners of Lucky Bounce Zone, who allege Kimco Dowlen Town Center is overcharging them and failing to repair their leaky roof, has been reset for trial February 2014.
Suit over minor shot by BB gun transferred
A suit brought by the parents of a minor who was shot by a Daisy BB air gun has been transferred to Hardin County.
Wood Group dismissed from injury suit
Plaintiff Hiawatha Ryan Jr. recently dismissed a defendant from his personal injury claim.
Continuance granted in suit against Entergy over downed power line
Last April, Beaumont police officer Ronnie Freeman sued Entergy Texas, alleging the power company failed to secure the area after a motorist struck an electrical pole, causing an explosion and a power line to fall and strike him.
Woman claims podiatrist failed to adequately treat foot
A Louisiana woman claims a podiatrist failed to adequately treat her condition and to provide her with requested X-rays.
No Record print edition on July 4
Happy 4th of July!