News from October 2013
Our View: BP jury tells Buzbee to buzz off
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “The seriousness of poisoning caused by benzene depends on the amount, route, and length of time of exposure, as well as the age and preexisting medical condition of the exposed person.”
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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La. residents sue Houston taxi company over collision
HOUSTON - Two Louisiana residents claim they rode a taxi cab which ended up in a two-vehicle accident, recent court papers say.
Denton County man sues debt collector for leaving vague voicemail messages
SHERMAN - A Denton County man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming the company left vague voicemail messages which could be taken as a threat of legal action.
Lawsuit claims man’s death result of truck crossing I-20 median
SHERMAN - The wife of a deceased Midland County man has filed a lawsuit claiming that her husband suffered fatal injuries in a vehicle accident caused by a truck driver who was crossed the median of Interstate Highway 20.
Former employees sue for overtime compensation and off-the-clock time
MARSHALL - Four former employees have filed a lawsuit against an East Texas company claiming that they were not paid overtime compensation or time spent working off the clock.
Tractor-trailer driver sued after allegedly forcing vehicle off highway
MARSHALL - A Tarrant County man has filed a lawsuit claiming he suffered extensive injuries when a tractor-trailer forced his vehicle off the highway and into the ditch.
Seaman sues after suffering back injuries from lifting heavy equipment
A Liberty County seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he suffered back injuries when he repeatedly lifted heavy equipment over his head.
Silsbee parent sues Wal-Mart after minor slips and fractures leg
A Silsbee parent has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming her child suffered a fractured leg when the minor slipped and fell due to liquid on the floor.
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for December 2013
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Man sues Infinity Insurance over underinsured motorist benefits
Groves local Ted Brack is suing Infinity County Mutual Insurance Co., seeking to recover underinsured motorist benefits under his policy.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• State Financial Services has filed a home equity foreclosure application against the property of Roberta Truss, located at 1648 Delaware St., Beaumont, Texas 77703.
Jurors side with BP in toxic release trial
GALVESTON - The jury in the trial focusing on a 2010 toxic release at what was then BP's Texas City refinery reached a verdict shortly before noon Oct. 10 after two full days of deliberation.
'Test' trial over toxic emissions ends in favor of BP
GALVESTON – Three Texas City residents are not entitled to collect damages from a toxic release at the BP refinery, a Galveston jury determined today.
Disabled vet's lawsuit faults Best Buy for car fire, says incident reminded him of Afghanistan
GALVESTON - A former Marine alleges he is attending therapy after his vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of a League City Best Buy a few months ago, recent court papers state.
Woman says Wal-Mart pharmacy gave her excessive dose of medication
HOUSTON - An excessive dose of medicine caused a Harris County woman to fall, according to court papers.
Friendswood woman sues contractor after concrete strikes eye
GALVESTON - Friendswood local Kathleen Benson says she sustained an eye injury last year while working in her front yard and blames it on a Houston contractor.
Woman alleges sexism prevented her from advancing in employment
HOUSTON - A woman who works for GDF Suez Energy North America Inc. initiated legal action against the company over what she perceives is sexism at her expense.
Man claims he was assaulted in Yates High locker room in '09, files lawsuit against HISD
HOUSTON - The Houston Independent School District has been sued by a former student over an alleged assault at one of its schools four years ago, recent court documents say.
Worker blames fall on accumulation of oil on ship's deck
GALVESTON - Claiming he suffered injuries from slipping on a ship he was assigned to, Harris County resident Andrew F. Crist III seeks damages.