News from September 2013
Petition seeks man’s benzene exposure history at Texaco gas station
Hardin County resident Mary Johnson has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Corky Johnson, who allegedly suffers from a blood disorder.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• Deutsche Bank National Trust has filed a home equity foreclosure application against the property of Diasheena Gabriel, located at 1225 5th St., Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
Restaurant denies allegations that busy carpet pattern caused man’s fall
Asserting a general denial, Kampus Korner Restaurant has answered a lawsuit brought by Danny Stilley, who in his suit blamed a “busy carpet pattern” as the reason why he tripped and fell at the area restaurant.
Man re-files suit against State Farm over ‘scratch agency’ program after transfer to federal court
Two months after having his locally filed suit transferred to federal court, the plaintiff filed a nearly identical suit in Jefferson County District Court.
BP claims investigation finds attorney took $40K kickback in exchange for expediting nearly $8 million claim
NEW ORLEANS – The results of a two-month long investigation into allegations of fraud within the 2010 oil spill settlement program has revealed an alleged kickback scheme enacted by a claims attorney.
'Test' trial for BP toxic release suit underway
GALVESTON - The first week of the "test" trial into the 2010 BP toxic release is in the books.
Dentist answers nerve damage suit
A Beaumont dentist, sued by a woman alleging she now suffers from nerve damage, has answered the lawsuit.
Bank seeks money from woman after she crashes vehicle used as collateral
A bank has filed suit against the woman who it claims crashed a car that was supposed to be used as collateral to pay off her recently deceased brother’s loan.
Company claims losses of up to $100K due to delivery of inappropriate equipment
A company claims it lost more than $90,000 in profits after another company failed to supply it with appropriate equipment.
Oncology equipment provider claims no responsibility for damages to equipment
The provider of medical equipment alleges a hospital has failed to make payments toward the equipment.
Beaumont residents accused of defaulting on loan
A family partnership claims two people failed to pay it more than $40,000 it lent to them.
Man blames driver for causing collision after failing to yield right-of-way
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her vehicle after failing to yield the right-of-way.
South Houston woman says hospital fired her for complaining about office administrator
HOUSTON - A South Houston woman claims Texas Children's Hospital fired her for taking action in response to disparate treatment at her expense, recent court papers say.
Former Montgomery police chief alleges city fired him for refusing to commit criminal acts
HOUSTON - Asserting he was wrongfully terminated, a former police chief of the city of Montgomery has taken the latter to court.
Stylists sue Hair Club for Men for sexual harassment
HOUSTON - The Hair Club for Men and Aderans America Holdings Inc. face a sexual harassment lawsuit from a group of stylists.
Motorist from N.C. sued over accident in Waller Co.
HOUSTON - An Austin County family has filed a lawsuit against a North Carolina man in response to a two-vehicle accident late last year in Waller County.
Texas Southern University hit with gender discrimination suit from employee
HOUSTON - A Houston woman initiated legal action against an area university over alleged gender discrimination.
Man sued over dog attack insists canine not dangerous
GALVESTON - A Texas City man facing legal action after his dog allegedly attacked a young boy delivered a pro se answer, according to recent court records.
Texas man's suit claims knee replacement defective
MARSHALL - A Texas man has filed a lawsuit claiming that his knee replacements are defective due to evidence of loosening and have required revision surgeries.
Sulphur Springs woman sues after slipping on oily mat
SHERMAN - A Sulphur Springs woman has filed a lawsuit against an automotive store claiming she was injured when she slipped on an oily substance underneath a floor mat.