News from April 2014
Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for June 2014
WAYNE ROGERS V. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO
Biker sues driver after collision leaves injuries
A motorcyclist is suing a driver after he collided with the car.
Men claim driver on cell phone caused wreck
Two men are suing another driver for damages and injuries stemming from an accident.
Homeowner sues insurance company over damage
A homeowner is suing an insurance company, its insurance adjuster and a restoration company because of alleged problems arising in the repair of his home.
Woman sues over leg injury sustained in boat ride
A woman out to enjoy a boat ride is suing the boat owner after her leg became trapped between the boat and the dock.
Family sues after rear-end traffic accident
A family is suing after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident.
Marine worker sues after sustaining injury
A marine worker is suing a vessel owner claiming he sustained injuries during work.
New motel owners sue over franchise fees
The new owners of a motel are suing the previous owner because money escrowed to pay delinquent franchise fees was allegedly spent elsewhere.
Saudi diplomat sues Houston hospital for $5M in libel case
A diplomat is suing a hospital after an employee allegedly leaked his health information and an alleged hospital debt to the consulate.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
Couple claims car's engine damaged by botched oil change
A couple is suing a lube shop claiming their car's engine was damaged by a botched oil change and had to be replaced.
Couple sues over square footage numbers
A couple is suing those involved in the purchase of their home because it is smaller in square footage than what they were told.
Shopper sues after falling in grocery store
A shopper is suing a grocery store after injuring herself in a fall.
Wal-Mart named in lawsuit after woman's wheelchair collapses
Henderson County couple is suing Wal-Mart after the wife was allegedly injured when her wheelchair collapsed.
Beaumont man sues local McDonald's claiming food poisoning
A man is suing a national food franchise claiming a meal there gave him food poisoning.
Crystal Beach property owner keeps trailer on property, sued by neighborhood corporation
Bluewater Additions Corp. is suing a Crystal Beach property owner, claiming breach of contract.
Catalyst Construction sued over allegations of race discrimination
A rig welder is suing after allegedly experiencing race discrimination while working for a Houston construction company.
Champion Mortgage files application to foreclose on Groves property
A mortgage company has filed an application to foreclose on a Groves home.
Collision on MLK in Beaumont results in negligence lawsuit
Two Jefferson County residents are suing after being involved in a motor vehicle collision.
Nursing home sued for FMLA, workers' comp violations
A Fort Bend County resident is suing after being terminated from her employment with Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence.