News from September 2013
Galveston Co. judge enters guilty plea, resigns from bench
GALVESTON - A Galveston County judge mired in legal troubles has step down from the bench.
Plano resident sues debt collector over threats to file criminal case
SHERMAN - A Plano resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming that a company representative falsely threatened to file a criminal case.
Harrison County business sued by former employee for overtime wages
MARSHALL - A Harrison County business is sued by a former employee who claims she was not paid overtime wages.
Woman was exposed to asbestos through husband’s employment at Texaco, suit alleges
A suit alleging a woman’s lung cancer was caused by her husband’s asbestos exposure at Texaco was recently filed.
Woman's suit says warning signs, blockades needed to prevent fall at HEB
Although warning signs marked liquid on the floor of an area HEB, Loretta Douglas still slipped and fell.
Woman stepping back trips over uneven floor, sues
While shopping at shopping at a Silsbee business, Pennie Anderson claims she stepped back and tripped over uneven floor.
Ironman Express sued for trucker’s collision
Orange County resident Joseph Cascio Jr. is suing Ironman Express and one of its employees, Bradley West, who allegedly caused an automobile collision.
HEB sues county over property taxes
Arguing that the appraised value of its property exceeds market value, HEB Grocery Co. has filed suit against the Jefferson County Appraisal District.
Woman tells jury about 'peculiar, sweet' smell from Texas City refinery
GALVESTON - A woman who is among the many Galveston County residents claiming to have been affected by a 2010 toxic event at the now-former BP Texas City refinery took the stand Sept. 16.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 83913
Legally Speaking: Extreme ways of avoiding jury duty
Jury duty is not just an important civic service; it’s the very cornerstone of our system of justice.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Justices to determine whether medical practice’s suit vying for settlement funds stays local
The Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals will determine whether a Beaumont medical practice’s suit against a law firm that seeks money from a settlement fund should remain locally.
League City law firm seeks TRO against former partner, cites detrimental behavior
GALVESTON - A League City law firm seeks a temporary restraining order against its former partner, recent court documents say.
Woman sues League City motorist over pileup
GALVESTON - An alleged three-vehicle pileup prompted Traci Hrabovsky to bring a lawsuit against Silvia Thomson, recent court documents say.
Galveston condo association alleges construction business failed to finish project
GALVESTON - Mariner House Counsel of Co-Owners Inc. alleges Morgan Roofing and Sheetmetal Inc. and Santa Fe local David Morgan failed to complete a project and has initiated legal action.
Motorist alleges tractor-trailer ignored right-of-way, crashed into vehicle
GALVESTON - A two-vehicle accident in Pasadena last month prompted John L. Elliott to seek damages.
Female welder brings sexual discrimination lawsuit against former employer
HOUSTON - A Dayton woman took legal action against her former employer, claiming it subjected her to gender-related discrimination.
Lawsuit: Ex-promoter's misrepresentations cost boxer undercard appearance
GALVESTON - Alleging a former promoter cost him a chance to be the undercard at a recent highly anticipated fight, Austin Trout has filed a lawsuit.
Business owners assumed ownership of property without consummating transaction, court papers say
GALVESTON - Local resident Gildario Salinas Lopez resorted to legal action in an effort to retrieve his property in La Marque from two business owners.