News from May 2013
National Oilwell Varco fired Willis man because of age, suit says
HOUSTON - A Willis man claims age discrimination cost him employment with National Oilwell Varco, recent court papers say.
Arizona man sues insurance company about scratch agency
An Arizona resident who began a new career as a State Farm scratch agent recently filed a second lawsuit against the insurance company, saying he made a “gigantic mistake” when he decided to start working for the company.
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket for June 2013
HA PENNY NGUYEN V. JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
Wrongful death case against tractor seller goes to trial
Jury selection has begun in a suit alleging a woman lost her husband after a tractor flipped on top of him.
Final judgment entered in malpractice suit over botched claim
A final judgment has been entered in a plaintiff’s suit against a Galveston attorney who botched his gender discrimination claim.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing has filed an application allowing foreclosure of a lien securing a home equity loan against the property of Harold Doyle Jr., located at 798 Campus Street, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
Man blames driver for striking his vehicle head on
A Beaumont man claims he suffered serious and permanent injuries after a driver crossed the center lane and struck his vehicle.
Honda sued for allegedly using sculpture in commercial without permission
HOUSTON - Houston residents Dan Havel and Dean Ruck accuse Honda, McGarry Bowen, The Mill Group and Rogue Films of using a sculptural piece of theirs in an advertisement without permission, recent court papers say.
Plaintiff enters motion for default judgment into missing engine lawsuit
GALVESTON - The plaintiff in a 2012 lawsuit over a missing engine seeks a default judgment, recent court records show.
Convicted courthouse shooter's parents testify on behalf of son
GALVESTON - Attorneys for convicted Jefferson County Courthouse shooter Bartholomew Granger brought in witnesses to testify in the punishment phase.
Female police officer sues city of Corrigan for gender discrimination
LUFKIN - Female police officer Dana M. Vanya filed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against city of Corrigan on April 29 in the Eastern District of Texas, Lufkin Division.
Longview couple sues debt collector for releasing details to co-workers
TYLER - A Longview couple has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming that the collector violated federal law by telling co-workers of the nature of their debt.
Wylie Target store sued after woman slips and falls
SHERMAN - After suffering a slip-and-fall accident, a Wylie woman has filed a lawsuit against her local Target store claiming that the store failed to place warning signs regarding the presence of the liquid substance on the floor.
Bermudian national files lawsuit against employer after losing job
SHERMAN - A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was fired due to his Bermudian national origin.
Train makes abrupt stop, leads worker to sue railroad
MARSHALL - A railroad worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he injured his back and ankle when a train stopped abruptly.
Debt collector sued by Beaumont woman for continuing to call despite notice of error
A debt collector is being sued for violating federal and Texas law by calling a Beaumont woman after she informed the debt collector that the debt was not hers and to cease calling her.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over prescription drug Pradaxa
The family of a deceased Newton resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the prescription drug Pradaxa, claiming that the drug caused excessive bleeding and fatal injuries.
Beaumont company sued for supervisor’s alleged use of racial slurs
An African American warehouse worker has filed a lawsuit against a Beaumont company claiming that a supervisor’s use of racial slurs was a form of racial discrimination.
Asian sales representative files racial discrimination lawsuit
An Asian sales representative has filed a lawsuit against New York company claiming that he was discriminated against which ultimately resulted in his resignation.
Railroad company sued for racial discrimination after trainee fails test
A white male training to work for a railroad company has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit claiming that a black instructor gave him the wrong test and then terminated him after he failed it.