News from March 2014
Credit card company sues Beaumont woman
A credit card company is suing a Beaumont woman over her card charges.
Rice Festival visitor sues after tripping over extension cord
A visitor to a festival is suing the festival and its partners after she tripped over an extension cord.
Wells Fargo Bank files an order for foreclosure on Beaumont house
A Jefferson County loan company filed an order for foreclosure on a property in the city of Beaumont.
Oak Grove Apartments named in suit after boy almost drowns in pool
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims a young boy sustained injuries after a pool accident.
American Express files claim against credit card holder for unpaid balance
American Express Bank has filed suit against a card holder, claiming he has not paid loans as promised.
Harris County residents involved in car accident, sue other driver
Two Harris County residents filed suit in Jefferson County after being injured in a car accident.
Ranchers and Farmers Insurance sued for allegedly underpaying claim
A Randall County woman is suing over claims her insurance company underpaid her claim after a storm damaged her property.Yudit Salazar filed a lawsuit March 17 in the Jefferson County District Court against Ranchers and Farmers Insurance Co. and Corbin Kellison, citing breach of contract and bad faith. According to the complaint, on May 28, Salazar's home was damaged by a storm that hit Amarillo. Salazar
Clearwater doctor sues partner over wrongful garnishment claims
A doctor is suing over claims his business partner and a community bank led to wrongful garnishment.
Denison Police Department sued over claims of assault
A man is suing over claims he was assaulted by a police officer.
Man claims Covidien gastrectomy device caused wife's death
A Jefferson County man is suing a surgical products manufacturer over claims a faulty medical device caused his wife's death.
State Farm, adjusters sued by Galveston County residents
An insurance company and two adjusters are facing suit after allegedly wrongfully handling a claim.
Regional Finance sued by former employee alleging discrimination
A Texas resident is suing after allegedly experiencing sexual harassment while at work.
Judge Floyd rules Denbury Green Pipeline can use eminent domain, despite previous reversal from Texas Supreme Court
For the second time, Jefferson County District Court Judge Donald Floyd has declared the Denbury Green pipeline to be a common carrier with the power of eminent domain, despite the fact that the Texas Supreme Court has already overturned that decision once.
Trial lawyers fueling Braley’s run to stop ‘farmer’ from taking Senate Judiciary chair
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Seeking “help” for his U.S. Senate bid, Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, told a group of trial lawyers at a Texas fundraiser in January he’s “someone who’s been fighting tort reform for 30 years” and needs their “help” to stop a “farmer” from becoming the next chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Commercial fishermen file first suit over Saturday's oil spill in Galveston Bay
A group of Galveston area commercial and sports fishermen have filed the first lawsuit over Saturday’s oil spill in the Houston Ship Channel.
Jefferson County jury's $32M judgment against Domino's makes list of top verdicts
A $32 million judgment against Domino’s Pizza by a Jefferson County jury has been named one of the top verdicts of 2013.
Galveston Housing Authority sued for employee discrimination
A League City resident has filed a lawsuit alleging she was subjected to discrimination and retaliation while working for the Galveston Housing Authority.
MyPOSGeeks.com sued for trademark infringement
A company is suing over claims of trademark infringement.
Texas landowners win $2.1 M judgment against pipeline company over lower property value
North Texas family members have won a $2.1 million verdict against a pipeline company after their parcel of land lost value because an easement was taken for a gas line. This marks the third time Texas property owners recently have prevailed in similar eminent domain cases.
Letter to the Editor: Texas can't turn back clock on reform
Re: Texas lawmakers say they must protect tort reform measures from mega-donor Mostyn, Southeast Texas Record, March 17, 2014.