News from May 2013
Suit: League City nursing home responsible for man's death
GALVESTON - The family of the late Jimmy Ritchey has filed a lawsuit against the operators of a League City nursing home where he reportedly sustained fatal injuries more than two years ago, recent court documents say.
Federal judge sets deadlines in Texas City man's wrongful imprisonment lawsuit
HOUSTON - A U.S. District Court judge has set a few key deadlines in a Texas City man's malicious prosecution lawsuit.
Healthcare worker files disability lawsuit claiming termination result of using cane
LUFKIN - A healthcare worker has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit claiming she was fired for using a cane while working.
Plaintiff designates new lead attorney in suit accusing PA firm of spending $300k trust
A new lead attorney has been designated in a suit accusing a Port Arthur law firm of spending more than $300,000 of the late John Harvey Strozier’s money without permission.
Liquor store sues after tractor-trailer tire hits electrical box, causes fire
TYLER - A liquor store has filed a lawsuit against a tractor-trailer company claiming that their business caught fire as a result of a tire from tractor-trailer hitting its electrical box.
Man alleges city of Houston arrested him three times for exercising religious rights
HOUSTON - The city of Houston is facing a lawsuit from a man claiming his religious rights were infringed upon.
Vaginal mesh suit brought against Boston Scientific
Alleging the placement of a vaginal mesh has caused “unimaginable” pain, Orange local Dana Bergeron has filed suit against the makers of the product and the doctor who performed the surgery.
Justices to review Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s summary judgment win in trip and fall lawsuit
Each year, thousands of Texans venture to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in the Woodlands to enjoy their favorite touring bands. Now, the Ninth Court of Appeals must decide if the venue is responsible for concertgoers who trip and fall while returning to their cars.
Jefferson County 172nd District Court: Docket for June 2013
EXXON MOBIL CORP V. LEXINGTON INSURANCE CO ET AL
Woman sues Humble ISD after teacher allegedly gropes daughter
HOUSTON - Humble resident Misti Johnston is suing the Humble Independent School District on allegations a teacher inappropriately touched her daughter.
Couple sues Deer Park motorist over local accident
GALVESTON - An area accident almost two years ago has resulted in a lawsuit.
Med mal alleging woman should have remained in intensive care goes to trial
On Monday, jury selection began in a medical malpractice suit alleging a woman died because doctors sent her home instead of allowing her to remain in an intensive care unit following heart surgery.
Jurors find operator, not tractor seller, negligent in wrongful death suit
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BISD requests trial date in bus collision suit
The Beaumont Independent School District is requesting a trial date be set in a suit filed by Harris County woman, who sued the district after an automobile collision with a bus driver.
Judge orders Gold Club manager to respond to discovery requests
The Gold Club had a motion to compel discovery responses granted in its suit against a manager who allegedly routed money away from the company and depleted its assets.
Second continuance granted in suit claiming woman tossed from golf cart
In June 2010, Patsy Ann Monson filed suit against Greenlawn Memorial Park, claiming she was thrown from a golf cart driven by one of its employees.
Beaumont residents file lawsuit against driver who rear-ended their vehicle
Two Beaumont residents have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle, causing them to sustain head, neck and back injuries.
Driver caused collision after unsafe lane change
A woman claims she suffered neck and back injuries after a driver made a lane change when it was not safe to do so and collided with her vehicle.
Mother says doctor's late delivery to blame for son's birth defects
Nearly eight months after her son was born, a Jefferson County woman blames her pre-natal doctor for causing her son’s severe neurological injuries, saying he did not timely deliver her son.
New insurance lawsuits filed week of May 6-10
One new lawsuit was filed in Jefferson County District Court against insurance companies during the week of May 6 through May 10.