News from March 2013
Colonial Insurance sues to recover benefits paid to injured motorist
As subrogee of Felicia Therrien, Colonial County Mutual Insurance Co. has filed suit against Gloria Roy in order to recover benefits paid to its insured following an automobile collision.
Thanks for dragging Beaumont through the mud again, Brent!
In June 2010 we commented on this famous quote about publicity, attributed to P.T. Barnum and others: “I don’t care what the newspapers say about me as long as they spell my name right.”
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Seaman says employer's method of disembarking injured him
GALVESTON - Claiming he hurt himself as he tried to get off his employer's ship two months ago, seaman William Gary Green pursues legal action.
Harris Co. man fired for reporting sexual harassment, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - A Harris County man is suing his former employer after he was allegedly fired for complaining about sexual harassment, recent court documents say.
Private pre-school sued for terminating employee on maternity leave
HOUSTON - A Katy woman has filed suit against a private pre-school and daycare facility, claiming it fired her for taking maternity leave.
Former lifeguard sues Life Time Fitness for wrongful termination
HOUSTON - Humble resident Macie Wyly is pursuing legal action against Life Time Fitness Inc. after it reportedly terminated her for lodging a sexual harassment complaint.
Recent lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike claims filed in Jefferson County
A total of one new lawsuit was filed in Jefferson County District Court against an insurance company during the week of Feb. 25 through March 1.
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket for April 2013
DOROTHY CARTER ET AL V. BILLIE SUE LOFTIN ET AL
Woman asks court to reverse foreclosure decision
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against her mortgage company, alleging they reneged on their promise to help her with her home equity payments after her husband died.
Houston woman says League City collision gave her whiplash
GALVESTON - A Houston woman says she suffered a "severe" whiplash during an alleged two-vehicle accident in League City last year, recent court documents state.
Brazos Co. woman blames TDCJ for Galveston accident
GALVESTON - A Brazos County woman is suing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice over a two-vehicle accident which occurred in Galveston almost two years ago.
Galveston couple sues Houston contractor over poor storm repairs to house
GALVESTON - Claiming storm repairs to their Galveston residence were incorrectly done, Victor and Michelle Sierpina have filed a lawsuit.
Manvel woman files suit over alleged slip and fall at Pearland Wal-Mart
GALVESTON - A Brazoria County woman's apparent slip and fall at a Pearland Wal-Mart last year has resulted in legal action against the discount retailer.
Home Depot shopper sues after tripping over concrete paver
TEXARKANA - A man shopping at a Home Depot has filed a lawsuit against the store claiming that he was injured when he tripped and fell over a concrete paver.
Local woman claims Santa Fe residents' dog bit her, suit says
GALVESTON - Local resident Ellarein Fourcade has filed suit in response to an apparent dog attack that occurred almost two years ago, recent court documents say.
Construction helper sues after walking into scaffolding
LUFKIN - After walking into scaffolding and suffering a head injury, a construction helper has filed a lawsuit against a general contractor claiming that he was injured by the contractor’s failure to provide a hard hat and adequate lighting.
Shopper sues Home Depot after tripping over pallet left in middle of aisle
SHERMAN - A Home Depot shopper has filed a lawsuit claiming she suffered disabling injuries after tripping over a pallet that was left in the middle of an aisle.
Employee sues over lack of quarterly bonuses
MARSHALL - An employee has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that the company breached his employment contract by failing to pay his quarterly bonuses.