News from November 2014
Credit union says business owes more than $123K
A credit union is suing over claims a Jefferson County business and its owner have failed to pay promissory notes.
Highway 105 wreck results in lawsuit
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was injured in a collision on state South Highway 105.
Autozone says appraisal wasn't fair
A Jefferson County business is suing over claims its property was unlawfully appraised in excess of similarly situated properties.
Beaumont man says property wasn't properly appraised
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims his Beaumont property was excessively appraised by the Jefferson County Appraisal District.
Bledsoe: Recent recount effort ignores bigger issue
By Dan Bledsoe
Florida news service calls Mostyn ‘biggest mystery’ of 2014 election cycle
Over the past year, the Southeast Texas Record has reported on the sizeable donations Houston attorney Steve Mostyn kept bestowing upon Charlie Crist, who unsuccessfully sought to return to the Florida governor’s mansion as a Democrat this year.
Recount shows Smith still winner of district clerk race
After a recount of the votes in the race for Jefferson County District Clerk, the winner of the election remains the same.
Our View: It's time for Republicans in Congress to neuter the EPA
In an administration known for its cavalier attitude about the law, the EPA is one of the most lawless of agencies.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Nov. 10 - 14, 2014
Man seeks property tax deferment while in prison
A Jefferson County man requested deferment of property taxes while he is incarcerated.
Homeowners association, loan company want quick foreclosures
A Jefferson County homeowners association filed suit for speedy foreclosure on property in Beaumont.
AMG accuses three companies of contract breach
A Jefferson County company filed suit against three other companies, citing breach of contract.
Apartment complex says appraisals are unfair
A Jefferson County apartment complex owner filed suit against the appraisal district for alleged unfair appraisal practices.
Jefferson County 58th Court District: January 2015
JOSEPH MASON ET AL V. PHILLIP CHARLTON
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
Ninth District denies stay of Nabors Drilling wrongful death trial
A drilling company was hoping to get a stay on an upcoming wrongful death case against, but an appeals court has denied its request.
Man accuses Metro of racial discrimination
A Galveston County man filed a discrimination suit against his former employer.
Holding company says borrower owes nearly $20K
A debt collection company filed suit against a borrower for alleged breach of contract.
Bicyclist blames company, driver for collision
A Galveston County man filed suit against the owner and the operator of a vehicle that allegedly struck him while he was riding a bicycle.
Refinery says former employee attacked another
A Galveston County refinery filed suit against a one-time employee for his alleged attack on another employee.