News from March 2013
Second week of BP oil spill trial to feature testimony from those aboard exploded rig
NEW ORLEANS – As the second week of the BP oil spill trial gets off to a start the court is preparing to see a different type of testimony than in the first week’s court proceedings.
Recent lawsuits against insurance companies filed in Jefferson County; Feb. 4-8, 2013
A total of five new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane and windstorm damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Feb. 4-8, 2013.
Allegedly intoxicated driver sued for pushing parked vehicle into minor child
An allegedly intoxicated driver struck a parked vehicle, pushing it into a minor child and causing painful bodily injuries to the child, according to recently filed court documents.
Man seeks deposition to settle debt dispute
A man has filed a petition to perpetuate testimony against the Orange County resident who he claims owes him $40,000.
Hardin County woman blames driver for causing collision
A Hardin County woman has filed against the driver who she claims lost control of his vehicle, crossing into her lane and causing a collision.
Driver sued for allegedly causing collision
A Jefferson County woman claims she suffered injuries after a driver failed to control his speed and struck her vehicle.
Couple sues driver for running red light
Two Jefferson County residents claim they suffered various injuries after a driver failed to obey a red light and flung their vehicle into a traffic light pole.
Texas Supreme Court dismisses whistleblower suit against A&M Kingsville
The Texas Supreme Court on Feb. 22 dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit against Texas A&M University–Kingsville.
Some things are more important than saving a little money
Texas newspapers are protesting a proposed state law that would eliminate public notice from newspapers and save some money.
Bank says Beaumont man owes it more than $10,000 in credit card debt
A bank has filed suit against the Beaumont man that it claims owes it more than $10,000 in credit card debt.
$39K debt sought by LVNV Funding
LVNV Funding has filed a lawsuit against Port Arthur local Elton White, alleging he refuses to pay a credit card balance of more than $39,000.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• JPMC Specialty Mortgage has filed an application to foreclose on a lien securing a home equity loan on the property of Harris Eaton, located at 8753 Garden Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
State Farm sues Entergy after power line damages insured’s home
Seeking to recover the money paid to a policyholder, State Farm Lloyds is suing Entergy Services.
Slip & fall plaintiff seeks to compel settlement with La Morenita Meat Market
A motion to compel settlement was been filed in litigation brought by Juan Zuniga, who filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit against La Morenita Meat Market.
Santa Fe residents sue Allstate for failing to properly cover water damage to home
GALVESTON - Claiming Allstate Fire and Casualty Co. provided poor coverage for their Santa Fe property, Monica and Jeremy McCollum have filed a lawsuit.
Woman claims her employer misled her
A Beaumont woman claims she was misled into agreeing to an employment contract at a company that was going to be shut down soon thereafter.
Insurance company requesting ability to nullify insurance policy
An insurance company has filed suit against the driver that it claims was driving a vehicle it had insured when the driver got into a collision.
Driver sues after rear-end collision
In recently filed court documents, a Jefferson County man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver rear-ended his vehicle.
Woman sues driver who allegedly struck child, left her in middle of road
A woman has filed suit against the allegedly intoxicated driver who she claims left a minor child lying in the middle of the road after striking her.
Man files suit against driver who caused collision while turning
A Jefferson County resident has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck his vehicle while attempting to make a turn.