News from 2013
Company fired driver because he is white, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - Houston resident Martin Clasen claims Silver Eagle Distributing LP fired him because he is white, recent court documents say.
Jefferson County 172nd Court District: Docket for December 2013
TEXAS STATE OPTICAL INC V. WILLIAM PONDER
County employee seeks to continue wrongful termination suit
A woman claiming she lost her job with the county after she attempted to report the wrongdoings of her supervisors is seeking to continue her lawsuit.
March trial slated in suit accusing former Farmers agent of swindling customers
A March trial has been slated in litigation brought by Famers Insurance Group, which alleges a former insurance agent kept premium money for herself, cheating the policy owners that it had to make whole.
Port Arthur’s suit against DaimlerChrysler removed to federal court
The city of Port Arthur’s suit against DaimlerChrysler, which alleges several of the passenger buses they purchased have caught on fire while in operation, has been removed to federal court.
CACH sues Port Neches local to recover $17K credit card debt
CACH LLC has filed suit against Port Neches resident Ansuya Patel, claiming the defendant has defaulted on a credit account and now owes more than $17,000.
Fall 2014 trial set in med-mal over man’s sepsis death
A fall 2014 trial has been slated in a medical malpractice claim brought on behalf of a man who died from sepsis.
Michigan man sues after crossbow severs part of thumb
TYLER - A Michigan man has filed a lawsuit claiming that his crossbow was negligently designed and severed part of his thumb when he attempted to shoot it.
Woman claims granddaughter fell ill after eating spinach, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - Local resident Celina Schneider initiated legal action against McCall Farms Inc. after her granddaughter allegedly became ill from eating one of its products, according to recent court documents.
Goodwill sued for failing to prevent sexual harassment, suit says
HOUSTON - Alleging Goodwill Industries of Houston failed to take action in light of her complaints about "severe and pervasive" sexual harassment, Houston resident Karen Paul has filed a lawsuit.
Technician files discrimination lawsuit over observed urine tests
A technician has filed a discrimination lawsuit against his employer claiming that his rights were violated when they attempted to force him to take observed urine tests.
Discovery heating up in injury suit against Motiva
Discovery is still ongoing in litigation brought by Port Arthur local James Kaiser, who sued Motiva Enterprises for injures he received to his wrist when he stepped onto a ballast and fell.
Law Offices of Gilbert T. Adams answers delinquent American Express bill suit
In January, American Express Bank, seeking to collect on a delinquent credit card account, filed suit against Gilbert T. Adams Jr. and his law firm.
Debt suits consolidated
Several suits filed against companies that plaintiffs claim failed to pay for items purchased have been consolidated.
Woman who sued Christus after being hit by electric door amends petition
Plaintiff Donna Mitchell, who sued Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth alleging a hospital employee knocked her down by opening an electric door, has amended her petition.
Suit over horse slipping at roping arena continued
An agreed motion for continuance has been granted in a suit accusing a man of not maintaining his roping arena, which allegedly caused the plaintiff’s horse to slip.
Discovery continues in dog attack suit
Discovery is still underway in a suit brought by Reginald Whitaker, who claims Lois Morrell’s dogs attacked him while reading a meter at a Beaumont home.
Defendant in collision suit against PA puts blame on plaintiff
A defendant sued following an automobile collision is placing the blame for the incident on the plaintiff.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 84133
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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