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News from November 2013


U.S. SC to hear arguments in contraceptive mandate cases

By Jessica M. Karmasek |
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments from two companies that say they should be able to claim religious exemptions from the federal health care law’s contraceptive mandate.

Capital One Services sued by former employee for overtime compensation

By Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau |
SHERMAN - A Hurst woman has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming the company violated federal law by not paying her overtime compensation.

Worker files racial discrimination lawsuit against Arlington company

By Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau |
MARSHALL - A worker who tried to implement safety measures at his job is suing for racial discrimination claiming he was terminated after a campaign of retaliation.

Coca Cola substitutes counsel in collision suit

By David Yates |
Coca Cola Enterprises has filed a notice of substitution of counsel a suit brought by Beaumont local Delores Breaux, who sued the company alleging one of its employee’s, Edward Frank, caused an automobile collision.

Discovery underway in suit alleging busy carpet pattern caused man’s fall

By David Yates |
Discovery is now underway in a lawsuit brought by Danny Stilley, who sued Kampus Korner blaming a “busy carpet pattern” as the reason why he tripped and fell at the local restaurant.

Armstrong settles suit over $3M in bonuses for Tour de France wins

By Marilyn Tennissen |
Although his legal troubles are far from over, Lance Armstrong has one less lawsuit to worry about.

Hooters settles multi-million dollar lawsuit over patron's fatal DUI wreck

By David Yates |
Rather than leave its fate in the hands of a jury, Hooters opted to settle a dram shop suit, which sought millions in damages and was filed over the death of 32-year old Amber Roussel.

Offshore Lifeboats LLC and K&K Offshore sued for negligence; worker seeks $1M

By Joel Brakken |
A ship worker is seeking $1 million after he fell onto the deck of a boat while transferring from one boat to another.

Travelodge Beaumont sues Nikola Enterprises for breach of contract

By Whitney Brakken |
The Grand Hotel, doing business as Travelodge Beaumont, filed a lawsuit Nov. 19 in the District Court of Jefferson County against Nikola Enterprises LLC and Chris Cain, citing breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and wrongful lien.

Memorial MRI & Diagnostics LLC sued over purchase agreement

By Whitney Brakken |
A Jefferson County resident is suing, claiming the defendant breached an asset purchase agreement.

Synflex Insulations sues USA Technologies alleging breach of contract

By Whitney Brakken |
Synflex Insulations LLC filed a lawsuit Nov. 15 in the District Court of Jefferson County against USA Technologies Inc., citing breach of contract and construction trust fund.

Community Bank of Texas sues Hardin County resident for unpaid lien note

By Whitney Brakken |
A local bank is suing to collect an unpaid commercial real estate lien note.

S and S Sprinkler sues Capital Crew for unpaid bill

By Thomas Kallies |
S and S Sprinkler Co. LLC filed suit in the District Court of Jefferson County on Nov. 12, naming Capitol Crew LLC as the sole defendant.

Esurance asks court to grant petition seeking video surveillance

By Joel Brakken |
An insurance company is asking the court to have a bank to produce video surveillance as it investigates a claim against an insured motorist.

Homeowner sues Jefferson Co. claiming they sold his house without notice

By Thomas Kallies |
Charles Kirkwood filed suit in the District Court of Jefferson County on Nov. 12, naming W. Properties LLC and Jefferson County as the defendants.

Car crash on Jimmy Johnson Boulevard results in lawsuit

By Whitney Brakken |
A Port Arthur man is suing after being involved in an automobile collision.

Groves residents sue State Farm after car accident

By Whitney Brakken |
Groves residents are suing seeking payment from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

Two drivers blamed for causing accident with third driver

By Joel Brakken |
A woman is suing two drivers after they allegedly collided with her vehicle on the interstate.

Three-car crash results in lawsuit

By Whitney Brakken |
An Orange County resident is suing three people after being involved in an automobile collision.

Woman files negligence lawsuit against driver following car accident

By Thomas Kallies |
Rosa Lopez, as next friend of Victoria Galvan, a minor, filed suit in the District Court of Jefferson Co. on Nov. 12, naming Lillie Henderson as the defendant. Lopez is suing over injuries allegedly sustained in a car accident in November of 2011.