News from November 2013
Policy holder sues Government Employee Insurance Co.
April Roach filed suit in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on Oct. 21, naming Government Employees Insurance Co. as the sole defendant.
Jefferson Co. resident sues to collect debt, damages after auto collision
A Jefferson County man is suing after he was involved in an automobile accident.
Oiltanking Beaumont Partners named in breach of contract lawsuit
TBS Factoring Service LLC filed suit in the District Court of Jefferson County on Oct. 24, naming Oiltanking Beaumont Partners LP and Oiltanking Beaumont GP LLC, as the defendants.
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You’ve got to feel compassion for an ex-con who’s struggling to find work and integrate himself back into society.
Land buyer sues developer for fraud, breach of contract
Maria A. Rossell filed suit in the District Court of Jefferson County on Oct. 28, naming Liberty Plantation LLC, doing business as Eagle Falls, LBP Properties LLC, doing business as Aikin Land and Cattle, Thomas Aikin, Carol Aikin and Ryan Aikin as the defendants.
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District files to collect delinquent property taxes
A local school district files a lawsuit to collect delinquent property taxes.
National Collegiate Student Loan Trust sues to collect delinquent student loan
A student loan trust sues to collect an unpaid student loan from two Port Arthur residents.
Sanitary Supply sues former employee
Sanitary Supply Co. is suing over claims the defendant breached the terms of his nondisclosure and noncompete covenants.
Car accident at Corley Street and Avenue F results in lawsuit
A Beaumont resident is suing after being involved in an automobile collision.
Dragon Products sues, alleging business disparagement
Dragon Products is suing over claims the defendant committed business disparagement and unfair competition.
Jury finds man with depression not disabled, Fifth Circuit affirms
NEW ORLEANS - On Nov. 6, Texan Jeffrey Neely, who sought to appeal an adverse jury verdict, received no help from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, as justices ruled that jurors were allowed to conclude that he was not a qualified individual with a disability.
Sutherland Lumber seeks summary judgment in trip & fall suit
Sutherland Lumber & Home Center is seeking summary judgment against Buna resident Taffy Cravy, who filed a trip and fall lawsuit against the company.
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Seaman alleges crane struck head, sues
Seaman Kenneth Galloway is suing Crowley Marine Services and American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier for injuries her received when a crane struck his head.
Man sues Ohmstede for $1M after hose strikes him
Seeking more than $1 million in damages, Texas resident Shane Behan is suing Ohmstede Industrial Services for injuries he claims he received when a hose struck him and caused him to fall.
Woman seeks $1M over motorcycle crash on Seawall
GALVESTON - A crash between motorcyclists in Galveston two years ago has resulted in legal action.
Diner faults Sudie's for slip and fall
GALVESTON - A local woman's visit to a League City restaurant two years ago allegedly ended in a slip-and-fall lawsuit, recent court documents say.
Nacogdoches Co. residents sue following tractor trailer wreck on Hwy 59
MARSHALL - Three Nacogdoches County residents have filed a lawsuit claiming they suffered severe injuries when their vehicle was rear ended by a tractor trailer.
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for January 2014
JAMES WILLIAMSON V. SAFETY STAR INDUSTRIAL IN ET AL