News from May 2013
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83197
Driver blamed for causing rear-end collision at traffic control device
A man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver rear-ended his vehicle.
Redistricting remains controversial for BISD Board; Suit filed by three members over elections
In recently filed court documents, three candidates for the Beaumont Independent School District School Board are accusing current board members of rigging the election process to enable them to keep their seats.
Chair lift mutilated man's arm, court documents say
A Beaumont man claims his left arm was mutilated when a lifting device in his home malfunctioned.
Commercial property owners in dispute over funds
The owners of commercial property in Beaumont are involved in litigation over allegations that one of the partners attempted to secretly siphon money from the partnership to another establishment.
Continuance granted for former Kemah fire chief sued for defamation
GALVESTON - One of the defendants in a former Kemah mayor's $1 million defamation lawsuit was granted continuance, recent court records show.
Discovery still proceeding in suit alleging woman injured while moving table
In February 2011, Texas HCS employee Darla Lynn Odom filed suit against her employer, alleging the company negligently instructed her to move a table even after she expressed concerns that she might injure herself.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• Mobiloil Federal Credit Union has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Edward Chmieleski, located at 9900 Winzer Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket for June 2013
DARRELL CUNNINGHAM V. MCCOWN PAINT AND SUPPLY OF TEXAS INC ET AL
Insurance company sued after home floods from defective faucet part
SHERMAN - A Frisco resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the faucets installed in his home claiming that they failed and caused extensive flood damage.
Grayson County woman sues former employer for age discrimination
SHERMAN - A Grayson County woman has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming that she was fired as a result of age discrimination.
K-9 officer sues Smith County for unpaid wages
MARSHALL - A former Smith County officer with the K-9 unit has filed a lawsuit against the county claiming that he was not paid all his regular wages or overtime wages during his seven years of employment.
Construction company claims TWC wrongfully awarded unemployment benefits
GALVESTON - Chase Construction Inc. is pursuing legal action against the Texas Workforce Commission after the agency ruled a former employee can receive unemployment benefits, recent court documents say.
Katy woman sues over auto accident in L.A.
HOUSTON - A Katy woman has filed a lawsuit following an alleged two-vehicle accident in Los Angeles, recent court documents say.
Lawsuit: Christus Health fired clerk over back injury
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Rosie Taylor-Williams is suing Christus Health after it allegedly fired her for having back problems.
Woman alleges she lost job after attending leadership meeting
HOUSTON - Complaining that gender discrimination preceded her termination, Isabel Sandoval has filed suit against her employer.
Texas City woman sues Houston motorist over 2011 auto-pedestrian accident
GALVESTON - Claiming she was hit by a car while going back to work at a Galveston store about two years ago, Texas City local Nina Garcia pursues legal action.
City of Pasadena, police officer reach settlement in demotion lawsuit
HOUSTON - A settlement was reached in a recent lawsuit accusing the city of Pasadena of demoting a police officer because of his race.
Woman claims bank's refusal to modify loan contributed to husband's suicide
A Jefferson County woman claims a bank’s refusal to timely negotiate a mortgage modification agreement led to her husband’s suicide and caused her to face foreclosure on the property.