News from June 2014
Texas governor's race: Davis gains some ground on Abbott, still trails by double digits
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – A new poll shows Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic nominee for governor, still trails her Republican rival, Attorney General Greg Abbott, by double digits, although she has gained some ground.
Trial date set for BP investors' suit
Investors who claim BP misled them about the severity of the 2010 oil spill will get their day in court.
Woman files suit against truck driver for injuries sustained in crash
A woman is suing a truck driver for injuries she sustained in a traffic collision.
Families file suit against GM over crash deaths
The families of two young people who died in a car crash are suing the car company on claims the crash related to defective ignition switches in the vehicle.
Diving business sues insurance company over denial of claim
A business is suing an insurance company, alleging violations of consumer protection laws.
Father files suit against apartment complex owners over boy's injuries
A father is suing the owners of an apartment complex after his son was allegedly injured on their property.
Man sues driver over Beaumont crash
A man is suing a driver over injuries sustained in a Beaumont traffic crash.
Cancer center sues another facility over patients
A cancer treatment center is suing a similar facility over exclusivity rights to patients.
Woman sues over traffic collision injuries
A woman is suing another driver for injuries she sustained in an accident.
Widower sues driver on behalf of child in wife's death
A widowed husband is suing on behalf of his child after his wife was killed in a car crash.
Correctional officer sues sheriff over termination
A female jailer is suing the county and sheriff on claims she was fired because she complained about racial discrimination.
Family sues Exxon over worker's death from alleged benzene exposure
The widow and children of a deceased refinery worker are suing the man's employer over his death.
Mother sues driver, company over crash injuries
A mother is suing another driver and the company he works for on behalf of her son.
Wal-Mart sued after customer trips on grate
A customer is suing after allegedly tripping over a grate at the Lufkin Wal-Mart store.William Newt Courtney filed suit June 4 in Eastern District Court of Texas Lufkin Division against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. According to the complaint, Courtney was at the Lufkin Wal-Mart store on Nov. 17, 2012, shopping for 12-volt batteries. While the plaintiff was being led through the store, a Wal-Mart employee stepped
Online manufacturer accused of copying Ringers Gloves brand
A glove distributor is being sued in Houston for copyright infringement.Ringers Technologies LLC, doing business as Ringers Gloves, filed suit June 5 in Southern District Court of Texas Houston Division against Roughneck City LLC and Curtis Hagen, citing trademark infringement, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.
Woman sues over crash on Highway 69
A Jefferson County woman is suing after being injured in a car crash.Tyneka Thomas filed suit May 30 in Jefferson County District Court against Robert Choate.
Island Driving School driver named in collision lawsuit
A woman is suing a driving school following a crash on Interstate 45.Veronica Bertha Guidry filed suit June 2 in Galveston County District Court against David Paul Bowers and Ronald and Dorothy Dewalt, doing business as Island Driving School, citing negligence.
Woman demands ex-husband sell home
A woman is suing her former husband, stating he hid facts during their divorce that caused an unequal division of property.Annette Celeste Alvarado filed suit June 2 in Galveston County District Court against David Wayne Caterisano.
Ironman Express, driver sued after fatal crash
A truck driver and his employer are being sued after allegedly causing a fatal accident.Irsat Seyda and Arife Seyda, individually and as parents and next of friends of Sare Seyda, deceased, filed suit June 2 in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Ironman Express LLC, Eric Rieger and Matthew Garrett.According to the complaint, Irsat Seyda was driving south on State Highway
Beaumont man sues after scaffold collapse at Crystal Grocery
A man is suing after he was allegedly injured by scaffolding at a grocery store.Allen Hightower filed suit June 4 in Jefferson County District Court against Chris Property Management LLC, doing business as Crystal Grocery.According to the complaint, on May 8, 2013, Hightower was entering the defendant's Beaumont store when a piece of scaffolding over the entryway fell and struck the plaintiff in the