News from March 2013
Jefferson Refinery accused of failing to pay company more than $160,000
A consulting company has filed suit against Jefferson Refinery, alleging the company failed to pay for more than $160,000 worth of services it provided.
Agreed take nothing judgment entered in med-mal against Beaumont Bone
An agreed take nothing judgment has been entered in a medical malpractice complaint.
Petition seeks man’s asbestos exposure history at Chevron
Orange resident Vera Perry has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Mayo Perry, who allegedly suffers from lung cancer.
Seaman hurt while stowing product sues for more than $200K
While stowing product, Ghi Nguyen, a deckhand, somehow injured himself.
Suit between independent agent, insurance companies set for trial in May
Litigation brought by a Jefferson County insurance agent claiming numerous insurance companies breached their contract with him to extort money has been slated for trial in May.
Company fears losing customers after employee began competing business
A marine diving company is asking the court for help to prevent it from losing what it claims could be a substantial number of customers after one of its former employees began his own competing business.
Hospital claims woman defaulted on loan payments
A hospital system claims a doctor failed to properly comply with the terms of a loan and now owes the hospital more than $300,000.
Former Roman Forest police officer's lawsuit claims city terminated him because of age
HOUSTON - A Texas City man says he lost his job with a Montgomery County law enforcement agency because of his age and has filed a lawsuit.
Lawsuit: Man 'unmercifully' beaten by Houston jailer
HOUSTON - Houston resident Marcus Harrison is suing the city of Houston in response to alleged police brutality, recent court documents say.
Fire-Dex target of lawsuit after it fires employee with cancer-stricken wife
HOUSTON - After Fire-Dex LLC allegedly terminated him following his wife's cancer diagnosis, Harris County resident Robert Stuart pursues legal action.
House panel examines ‘Litigation Abuses,’ CAFA, contingency fee agreements
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Third-party financing. Contingency-fee counsel. Forum shopping. Fraudulent joinder.
Bill would crack down on predatory practices of third party lawsuit lenders
AUSTIN – A central Texas lawmaker has authored a bill aimed to crack down on predatory practices by the state’s lawsuit lending industry.
Record columnist receives Texas Bar Foundation award
Southeast Texas Record columnist John G. Browning has been named the winner of the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2013 Dan Rugeley Price Memorial Award.
Mortgage company says Beaumont woman defaulted on loan
A mortgage company has filed suit against the Beaumont woman who has allegedly defaulted on her loan and who refuses to surrender her manufactured home to the company.
Discrimination suit against Motiva slated for September trial
A September trial has been slated in litigation brought against Motiva Enterprises, which alleges the company discriminated against a black Port Arthur woman by allowing a white male certain privileges.
PAISD, superintendent sued by former principal
The former principal of Booker T. Washington is suing the Port Arthur School District and Superintendent Johnny Brown, alleging she was demoted after exercising her right to free speech.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82872
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• Capital One has filed an application for home equity foreclosure on the property of Roland Dugger, located at 5385 Oriole Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
Legally Speaking: Free legal advice, from people who learned the hard way
Someday, I’ll be tempted to write a book full of practical advice for young lawyers just starting out in their careers.
TMC Transportation sued after driver allegedly struck car three times
Alleging they were involved in a hit and run, Eddie Wesie and minor T. Wesie have filed suit against Melvin Ross and TMC Transportation.