News from May 2013
Allegedlgy intoxicated driver sued over failure to stop at traffic device
A Jefferson County resident has filed suit against the allegedly intoxicated driver who he claims ran a stop sign and collided with his vehicle.
Truck driver sues cities of Clute, Pasadena over 'false and bogus' arrest
HOUSTON - A truck driver from Hamilton County has filed a lawsuit in response to what he calls a "false and bogus" arrest, recent court documents say.
Houston woman files $40K lawsuit in response to Friendswood collision
GALVESTON - A Houston woman seeks $40,000 in damages from a Pearland resident she claims slammed into her at a traffic light in Friendswood last year.
African-American woman sues retirement facility for racial discrimination
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Tina Roshea Hayes claims her termination from Atria Management Co. LLC Inc. was steeped in racism and has initiated litigation against her former employer.
Spring home's purported plumbing problems prompt lawsuit against Calif. couple
HOUSTON - Complaining that a California couple fraudulently sold them a house in Spring, Harris County residents Stephen and Dana Cabler have filed a lawsuit.
Taco Bell manager sues after losing job due to someone else leaving back door open
SHERMAN - After 31 years of employment, a Taco Bell training manager claims her termination was an act of age and racial discrimination.
Insurance company sues to regain losses paid to bike shop for 2012 fire
SHERMAN - An insurance company has filed a lawsuit claiming its insured lost its bicycle business in a fire as a result of an electrical problem in a compressor.
Target sued after woman slips in slippery substances
SHERMAN - After slipping and falling in Target, an Ector County woman has filed a lawsuit against claiming that the store knew about the slippery substance on the floor, but did not clean it up.
Caregiver files lawsuit claiming she was not paid minimum or overtime wages
SHERMAN - A Dallas County caregiver has filed a lawsuit claiming she was not paid minimum wages or paid overtime wages.
Promotional event company sues over trailer’s design problems
TYLER - A promotional event company has filed a lawsuit against a trailer manufacturer claiming that it breached its contract by providing a trailer with major design problems.
Debt collector sued for calling woman’s work place more than 15 times
SHERMAN - A Collin County woman has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector after the debt collector placed more than 15 telephone calls to her place of employment.
Beavex fired dispatcher without going through proper disciplinary channels, according to lawsuit
HOUSTON - In response to discriminatory treatment he believes was left unchecked that resulted in his termination from Beavex Inc., Harris County resident Cedric Denson has filed a lawsuit.
Crockett sports bar sued for illegally showing championship fight
LUFKIN - A sports bar in Crockett has been sued for allegedly showing the 2010 Vazquez and Marquez Championship Fight without authorization.
Minnich Enterprises claims 'disgruntled' former employees trying to ruin business
GALVESTON - Minnich Enterprises LLC is suing two former employees for allegedly trying to ruin its business, recent court documents say.
League City man sues electric company worker following alleged confrontation
GALVESTON - An alleged confrontation between two local men more than a year ago has resulted in a lawsuit.
Discovery ongoing in discrimination suit against Motiva
With a trial slated for September, discovery is still ongoing in litigation brought against Motiva Enterprises, which alleges the company discriminated against a black Port Arthur woman by allowing a white male certain privileges.
Suit alleging basket fell on plant worker removed to federal court
Litigation brought by Terry Daigle, who sued Shaw Maintenance for injuries after a filter basket fell on him, has been removed to federal court.
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for July 2013
WILFORD THIBODEAUX V. MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC ET AL
Honoring the fallen in Smithville
About halfway between La Grange and Bastrop, nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, lies the town of Smithville, Texas; population: 3,817.
Electric company wrongly accused man of tampering with meter, according to court documents
A Port Arthur man says his electric company wrongly accused him of tampering with his meter.