News from June 2014
Richmond man sues after injury from wreck on Hwy 146
A Richmond man is suing over claims he sustained injuries from an automobile accident on Highway 146.
Barge worker sues ship companies after fall from gangway
A Harris County man is suing over claims he sustained injuries after falling from a gangway.
Two-car collision leads to lawsuit
A collision in Port Arthur has prompted a lawsuit.Juwon Dancy filed a lawsuit May 20 in Jefferson County District Court against Kerry Wayne Roberts, citing negligence. According to the complaint, Dancy was driving at the intersection of Dequeen and Thomas boulevards in Port Arthur on Aug. 6, when a vehicle driven by Roberts collided with the plaintiff's vehicle.The accident was caused by the defendant's
Galveston County man sues after daughter is injured in car accident
A Galveston County man is suing over claims his daughter was injured in a car accident on Texas Farm-to-Market Road 3005.
Harley-Davidson sued after couple seriously injured in accident
A Camp County couple are suing over claims their motorcycle did not come with adequate safety features.
U.S. Attorney Announces Hiring of Beaumont Lead Prosecutor
BEAUMONT – U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced the hiring of Matt Quinn as the Attorney in Charge of the Beaumont office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.
Houston woman files $10M discrimination claim against dental practice
A Houston woman is suing her former employer for $10 million over claims she was unlawfully terminated from her position.
Harris County residents sue after eviction from Lakeview loft
Two Harris County residents are suing after being forced out of the loft they were renting.
Facebook says class action fails to make claim under Wiretap Act
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Facebook has filed a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit against it for allegedly violating users’ privacy by using data from private messages to generate targeted advertisements.
Judge: Dietz can stay on school finance case
The judge presiding over the Texas school finance case will be allowed to continue in that role despite some questionable emails he exchanged with plaintiffs’ attorneys, ruled a visiting judge on June 20.
Seaman seeks $2.5M from contracting company after accident on vessel
An Angelina County man is suing over claims he sustained injuries after an accident on a sea vessel and is seeking $2.5 million from his employer.
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket for August 2014
HUBERT OXFORD III V. NORRIS R HARRIS ET AL
Our View: Supreme Court rejects EPA’s gaseous pronouncements
“The President has said over and over again that where Congress does not act, he will act unilaterally. The EPA’s greenhouse gas permitting scheme is a perfect example of that dangerous philosophy in action. Today the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a stern rebuke to the President. The Court’s ruling affirms that we are a nation of laws, and the President and his executive agencies must follow the law
Abbott pleased with Supreme Court's rebuke of EPA
WASHINGTON – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling will stop the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring permits for greenhouse gas emissions from new or modified industrial facilities, a move that the Texas attorney general sees as a victory.
Progressive policy holder sues to receive reimbursement on claim
A woman is suing her insurance company after they failed to pay on her accident claim.
Woman sues after injury from U.S. Highway 90 collision
An accident in Beaumont has resulted in injuries and a lawsuit.
Parking lot accident in Beaumont results in lawsuit
An Orange County couple have filed suit after being injured in a vehicle collision.
Padgett Waterfront Construction sued for failing to pay full amount owed for oysters
A Galveston County company is suing over claims another company has failed to pay the full price agreed upon in the sale of oysters.
Driver sued after collision on I-45 in Texas City
A Galveston County woman is suing over claims she was injured in a collision.
Harris County driver sued after collision on FM 646
A Galveston County couple is suing over claims they were injured in a collision on Texas Farm-to-Market Road 646.