News from October 2014
ADT Security equipment failed to prevent burglary, lawsuit claims
The owner of a stereo company claims an improperly set up security system allowed the store to be burglarized just a month after the system's installation.
Woman claims job loss due to gender
A woman has filed suit against her former employer, alleging she was terminated because of her gender.
Man claims sexual harassment led to job loss
Gulf States Toyota is accused of racial discrimination and sexual harassment and is named as a defendant in a recently filed lawsuit.
Family of deceased anatomy professor files lawsuit against doctors at UTMB
The family of an anatomy professor may be wishing his doctors had paid more attention in class after a feeding tube was mistakenly inserted into the professor's lungs.
Texas couple says flooring company improperly installed floor
A Texas City couple claims a flooring company took advantage of their trusting nature to improperly install a porcelain tile floor.David and Susan Gillioz claim they hired defendant Mainland Carpet to remove vinyl tile from the family room and kitchen in their home at 9106 Glacier Ave. in Texas City.
Woman says employer terminated her due to husband's race
A Caucasian woman has filed suit against her former employer, alleging she was ultimately terminated because she was married to a black man.Andrea Blanchard claims she was working for defendant Fast Eddie's pool hall and sports bar in Beaumont and received an award for having the highest sales for the company.
Woman says she was terminated in retaliation for her reporting of sexual harassment
A woman claims she was fired after her supervisor sexually harassed her.
Man says he lost finger while cutting meat for customer
A man has filed suit against his employer, alleging he lost his finger while working.Cesar Davila claims he was working for defendant Food King at 915 Sixth St. N. in Texas City on April 1.
Woman says driver failed to yield at red light
A woman claims she incurred medical costs when a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at a red light.Sarah Swiderski filed a lawsuit Aug. 26 in Jefferson County District Court against Alcode Plumbing and Richard Wayne Short.In her complaint, Swiderski claims she was driving south on Park Street on June 12, 2013, when Short, who was driving east on Bowie Street, ran a red light and collided with
Port Arthur resident says insurance company refuses to reimburse for fire damages
Ada Steward of 6155 12th St. in Port Arthur alleges Foremost Lloyd's of Texas denied her claim for damages caused to her property after a fire broke out on May 27."Flames, smoke and water resulting from the fire caused damage throughout the entire home including, but not limited to, damage to the ceilings, walls, insulation and flooring," the suit filed Aug. 27 in Jefferson County District Court state
Woman claims injuries in collision
A Harris County woman claims she sustained injuries in a collision.Noelia Ramos filed a lawsuit Aug. 27 in Jefferson County District Court against Clarence Matthew Moore and S.L. Parker Partnership.In her complaint, Ramos claims she was riding in a vehicle that was traveling in Port Arthur on Jan. 23 when Moore, who was driving for defendant S.L. Parker Partnership, struck the automobile in which she
Texas business claims it was not paid for labor, materials
A Texas business claims it was not paid more than $40,000 for work and materials.Pentair Thermal Management claims defendants Brenda Richard and Jeffrey A. Richard, doing business as Instrumentation Technologies and Components, requested that it supply labor and materials to them. Pentair provided the requested services and charged $50,329.30 for them, according to the complaint filed Aug. 27 in Jefferson
Mall claims store failed to pay rent
The Parkdale Mall has filed a lawsuit against the former owner of Whatever! Trendz, alleging they failed to pay nearly $30,000 worth of rental payments.Parkdale Mall claims defendants Roussel Clement and Mercedes Clement doing business as Whatever! Trendz entered into a license agreement with it on July 31, 2013.
Construction company claims it was not paid more than $250K for work performed
A construction company claims it was not paid more than $250,000 for work it performed and materials it supplied to a Beaumont company.MK Constructors filed a lawsuit Aug. 27 in Jefferson County District Court against Signature Industrial Services.In its complaint, MK Constructors claims Signature, a prime contractor, hired it to provide labor and materials for the International Paper project in Orang
Son of deceased man files lawsuit against nursing home
The family of a man who allegedly died from an infected pressure ulcer seeks thousands of dollars from the nursing home where he was living.Clyde Johnson filed a lawsuit Aug. 26 in Jefferson County District Court against Windsor NHR Partners of Beaumont, doing business as Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Scott: We can all work to defend against lawsuit abuse
By Connie Scott
Mostyns inject $200K into coffers of former judge seeking Texas House seat
GALVESTON (Legal Newsline) – The law firm that profited the most from insurance suits in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike is funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars into the war chest of the former judge who presided over the lion’s share of the litigation.
Number of DePuy hip implant cases increases while first trial underway
The number of lawsuits filed in Texas over problems with DePuy hip implants is nearing 7,000, while the first trial over the alleged defects continues.
Abbott continues school funding fight with appeal to Texas high court
Even though a judge has once again declared the system Texas uses to fund its public schools is unconstitutional, the state’s attorney general is not giving up his fight.
Texas company suing Acer, Olympus, others for patent infringement
MARSHALL (Legal Newsline) – A Texas company is suing popular laptop maker Acer, camera company Olympus and two other companies for patent infringement.