News from September 2013
City of Port Arthur designates GM as responsible party in injury suit
While sitting on the rear bumper of a truck, Sergio Martinez alleges a vehicle owned by the city of Port Arthur and designed by General Motors, rolled into him and pinned him against the truck.
Explosion at Chevron facility caused damage to man’s property, suit alleges
Seeking more than $100,000 in damages, area resident Michael Brown has filed suit against Chevron Phillips Chemical and Chevron Pipe Line, alleging an explosion at the defendants’ facility caused fire damage to his property.
Nurse claims back hurt trying to keep patient from sliding off table
While trying to hold on to a patient that was about to slide off a surgical table, Lynda Gore, a surgical nurse, claims she hurt her back.
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Injured woman's lawsuit says Wal-Mart did not take care of rain-slicked floor
HOUSTON - A Fort Bend County woman's visit to a Wal-Mart in Wharton resulted in a slip-and-fall, recent court documents say.
Tenant sues apartment complex after alleged stabbing on premises
GALVESTON - Alleging a fellow tenant at her Dickinson apartment complex attacked her, Gail Jacquet seeks damages.
Woman blames fall at Wal-Mart on defective sandals, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - Matagorda County resident Robin Baca claims she purchased a defective pair of sandals which caused her to fall, recent court documents say.
Passenger sues over Texas City collision
GALVESTON - Harris County resident Ana Maldonado claims that she and her two children were in a two-vehicle accident almost two years ago in Texas City and has filed a lawsuit.
Man blames driver for causing collision after turning in front of him
A Jefferson County resident claims he incurred medical costs after a driver turned in front of him and caused a collision.
Man blamed for striking pedestrians
Two Texas residents have filed suit against the driver who they claim struck them while they were walking down the street.
Company seeks writ to make BofA pay for court judgment over woman's debt
A Houston company claims money it is owed by a Houston woman is being held by Bank of America.
Transit driver blamed for causing collision
A Jefferson County resident has filed suit against Beaumont Municipal Transit, alleging a transit vehicle struck his, causing him to sustain injuries.
Mother alleges daughter's cerebral palsy could have been avoided
The mother of a 2-year-old girl claims her daughter was born with cerebral palsy because of doctor’s actions during her delivery.
Man seeks money after collision
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims attempted to turn in front of his vehicle, causing a collision.
Insurance lawsuits for week of Sept. 9-13
A total of one new lawsuit was filed in Jefferson County District Court against insurance companies during the week of Sept. 9-13.
Independent Bank sues to recover 14K still owed on BMW
Independent Bank has filed suit against Beaumont local Lashawnda Guillory, seeking to recover the $14,000 still owed on her purchase of a BMW.
Take nothing judgment entered in suit claiming methadone user denied job
A take nothing judgment has been entered in a man’s suit against his former employer, which alleges the company refused to rehire him after learning he had been taking methadone.
Coca Cola says collision unavoidable
Coca Cola Enterprises has answered 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 proceeding in seaman’s injury suit
Discovery is proceeding in litigation brought by Ghi Nguyen, a deckhand who somehow injured himself while stowing product.
Christus answers wrongful death suit
Christus Health Southeast Texas has answered a suit claiming doctors failed to adequately care for a woman’s husband, causing him to sustain fatal brain injuries after he struck his head during a fall.