News from June 2013
Man seeks damages after collision
The injured man who was hurt in a collision more than two years ago says a driver rear-ended his vehicle and caused the collision.
Man says insurance company refuses to pay him adequately for collision
A man has filed suit against his insurance company, alleging it failed to pay him adequately for property damages he sustained during a collision.
Driver blamed for striking pedestrian
A Port Arthur woman has filed suit against the allegedly unlicensed driver who she claims struck her as she was walking near an intersection.
Woman says driver caused collision after failing to yield right-of-way
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign, causing a collision.
Pre-existing condition aggravated due to collision, suit states
A Jefferson County man filed court documents saying that a car crash irritated a pre-existing condition, causing it to become painful and disabling.
Driver blamed for rear-ending camper
A Hardin County couple has filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended the camper they were hauling.
Texas AG announces temporary injunction against alleged timeshare scammers
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a temporary injunction and an ongoing asset freeze Friday against a local firm that allegedly defrauded timeshare customers.
Dismissed: Suit accusing homeowner of allowing intoxicated guest to drown
A woman accused of allowing an intoxicated man to drown in her pond has been dismissed from the lawsuit against her.
Port Arthur settles suit alleging sewage backup damaged woman’s home
An agreed take nothing judgment has been entered in litigation brought by Port Arthur resident Darlene Goudeaux, who sued the city alleging a sewage backup damaged her home.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• U.S. Bank National Association has filed an application allowing foreclosure of a lien securing a home equity loan against the property of James Green, located at 2901 Helena Ave., Nederland, Texas 77627.
Man dies from infection 10 months after surgery, family sues Christus
The family of the late Kenneth Hubbs has filed suit against Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, alleging their benefactor died from an infection 10 months following surgery.
Letter carrier claims retirement forced so USPS could hire younger worker
TYLER - A letter carrier has filed a lawsuit claiming she was forced into retirement by the U.S. Postal Service so they could hire a younger employee.
Quick lube technician sues for overtime wages
SHERMAN - A quick lube technician has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming he was not paid overtime wages.
Mud logging company sued for failing to pay employees overtime wages
SHERMAN - A collective lawsuit has been filed against a mud logging and drilling fluid specialist services company for failing to pay its employees overtime wages.
Harrison County woman sues after car wreck in Louisiana
MARSHALL - After being involved in a car wreck in Louisiana, a Harrison County woman has filed a lawsuit against an Alabama man and his employer claiming that the wreck was caused by negligent entrustment.
Pasadena man alleges employers fired him for suffering numerous health problems
HOUSTON - Pasadena resident Stephen Rhodes has filed a lawsuit against his employers after they allegedly terminated him for suffering numerous health problems.
Lawsuit claims auto parts store fired worker following on-the-job fall
HOUSTON - A Fort Bend County woman claims an auto parts store purportedly fired her because of her disability, recent court documents say.
City of Houston's firing of management analyst deviated from policy, suit says
HOUSTON - A federal lawsuit accuses the city of Houston of firing a man because of his age and race.
Harris Co. motorist sues League City motorist over 'violent collision'
GALVESTON - Following a "violent collision" with a driver from League City last year, Harris County resident Kelly Schunior seeks damages.
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket for July 2013
BILLIE R JORDAN ET AL V. BNSF RAILWAY CO