News from November 2013
Local woman files suit against BP over chemical release in Texas City
GALVESTON - BP Products North America Inc. is named in a lawsuit stemming from an alleged release of toxic chemicals in late 2011 at its Texas City refinery.
Man suffers vacuum injuries, sues Gerdau Ameristeel
A Beaumont man is suing two companies for injuries he received when his arm became entangled in an industrial vacuum hose.
Wal-Mart named in in slip & fall lawsuit
Beaumont local Jose Zamarripa has filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Texas.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 84224
Brint Construction successfully points finger at responsible party in injury suit
Brint Construction has successfully designated UpanDown Industries as a responsible party in a suit claiming the plaintiff’s left arm was mutilated when a lifting device in his home malfunctioned.
Beaumont resident sues mortgage company over discrepencies
A Beaumont resident is suing to determine the current mortgage of her note and deed of trust, the current servicer of the note and the current amount due on her mortgage.
Lamar University dismissed from wrongful termination suit
A plea to the jurisdiction has been granted in a wrongful termination suit against Lamar University.
Dram shop suit against Hooters goes to trial
Jury selection began Monday afternoon in a dram shop lawsuit against Hooters, which alleges the popular eatery over-served an “obviously” intoxicated customer who has been officially charged with vehicular manslaughter.
Suit over sideswipe collision settles before trial
A lawsuit claiming a driver made an unsafe lane change and caused a collision has been settled a few days before the case was slated to go to trial.
Discovery still proceeding in collision suit against Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Discovery is still proceeding in a suit against the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, doing business as Splash Transport.
Brazos Co. man sues Wal-Mart following alleged slip & fall
HOUSTON - A Brazos County man's trip to his nearby Wal-Mart back in January had barely begun when he sustained injuries, according to recent court papers.
Texas woman claims motor vehicle wreck caused by driver falling asleep
MARSHALL - Following a motor vehicle crash on Highway 31, a Texas woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that the accident was caused by the other driver falling asleep and rear-ending her vehicle.
Lawsuit claims rig worker suffered life-altering injuries from forklift
MARSHALL - A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit claiming he suffered life-altering injuries when he was struck by a forklift and the forklift’s load fell on top of him.
Louisiana woman files lawsuit following tractor-trailer wreck in Longview
MARSHALL - A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against a truck driver claiming she suffered severe injuries when his tractor trailer rear-ended her vehicle.
McKinney couple sues over past due utility bills
SHERMAN - A McKinney couple has filed a lawsuit claiming that a debt collector is sending them someone else’s utility bills.
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket for January 2014
ERIN TANNER V. RUBEN VICTORES MD ET AL
Wylie resident sues over allegedly defective total knee replacement device
MARSHALL - A Wylie resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of his total knee replacement device claiming that the device was defective and caused severe pain.
No expert report needed in slip & fall suit against Christus, justices rule
The plaintiff in a slip-and-fall lawsuit does not need to provide an expert report when suing a hospital, justices seated on Ninth Court of Appeals ruled on Nov. 14.
Jefferson County, JP seek summary judgment in whistleblower suit
Jefferson County and a justice of the peace are seeking summary judgment in a whistleblower suit brought by a former clerk, who alleges she was terminated for reporting an alteration of governmental records.