News from 2014
Class action plaintiff using ‘shotgun’ approach, eBay claims
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – Online auction company eBay has filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit against it for an alleged data breach, claiming the plaintiff failed to state a claim.
Port Arthur woman charged in tax scheme
A 61-year-old Port Arthur, Texas woman has been charged for her role in the Syam Tax Service scheme in the Eastern district of Texas.
Port Neches company alleges it is owed more than $70K
A Jefferson County company alleges it is owed more than $70,000 for materials delivered.InterCity Carriers LLC, of Port Neches, claims it sold defendant Camin Cargo Controls goods or services for $70,799. It sold the materials on credit, but has still not received any money for the goods, according to the complaint filed Aug. 27 in Jefferson County District Court.
Company seeks damages after investor allegedly backed out of agreement
A wholesale outlet alleges a Jefferson County resident backed out of an agreement to pay the company $5,000 per month in return for a profit interest in the company.Muhammad T. Javed and Starco Impex Inc., doing business as Wholesale Outlet, filed a lawsuit Aug. 28 in Jefferson County District Court against Ehtisham Ul Haq. In their complaint, the plaintiffs allege they entered into an agreement with
Lamar professor alleges he was denied tenure because he opposed GRE
A professor at a Beaumont university alleges he was denied tenure because he opposed the use of Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) to screen incoming students.Steve Jenkins alleges he was working for Lamar University where he was elected to serve as chairman of the Department of Educational Leadership in December 2010. At the time of his appointment, Jenkins was recommended for tenure, according to
Man alleges loss of tens of thousands of dollars when partner quit photography business
A man has filed suit against his former business partner, alleging he lost access to thousands of dollars worth of photography equipment when the partner quit.Paul-Scott Sealing claims he and defendant Stephen Brett Fuller were managing members of a company called Visual Velocity Studios. On Sept. 13, 2013, Fuller requested possession of the majority of the equipment that the company owned in order
Woman files lawsuit against driver who allegedly ran red light
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the driver whom she alleges failed to yield at a red light, causing a collision.
Woman alleges injuries in collision in La Marque
A woman says she suffered mental and physical pain after a driver allegedly failed to yield the right-of-way, causing a collision.Sherry Vavra filed a lawsuit Aug. 25 in Galveston County District Court against Johnny Ray Johnson Jr. In her complaint, Vavra alleges she was driving north in the 700 block of state Highway 3 approaching its intersection at Cedar in La Marque on Feb. 8, 2013, when Johnson,
Lawsuit filed after man's foot allegedly crushed between two boats
A man suffered severe injuries to his foot after it allegedly was crushed between two boats.Charles "Chuck" Schuessler filed a lawsuit Aug. 25 in Galveston County District Court against Genesis Marine. In his complaint, Schuessler alleges he was dispatched to perform pilotage services on the boat "Gulf Service" on June 18. He safely brought the boat to the mouth of the Houston Ship Channel and was
Family of recently deceased man files asbestos lawsuit
The wife and children of a recently deceased man have filed suit against his former employer, alleging the man died after exposure to asbestos. Dolores Belton, Carla Mahan and Myra Mitchell allege their husband and father, Jack Belton, was working for defendant Gulf Oil/Chevron in Jefferson County. During his employment, Jack Belton was exposed to toxic materials, including asbestos dust and fibers,
Company alleges it is owed more than $600K for frac tanks
A Texas company has filed suit against Butch's Oilfield Services, alleging it failed to pay more than $600,000 for products delivered to it on credit.Dragon Products, based in Beaumont, claims it agreed to sell numerous frac tanks to Butch's under a credit agreement. Although Butch's accepted the merchandise it has failed to pay for the equipment, according to the complaint filed Aug. 27 in Jefferson
Montgomery County resident alleges injuries in collision
A man alleges he suffered physical pain and mental anguish after a driver sideswiped his vehicle.John Anthony Kopecky filed a lawsuit Aug. 26 in Galveston County District Court against Morgan Nichole Fearrington and Robert A. Fearrington. In his complaint, Kopecky alleges he was driving south on 69th Street and was trying to make a left-hand turn when defendant Morgan Nichole Fearrington, who was driving
Port Neches woman asks for testimony in anticipated wrongful death claim
A Port Neches woman is asking to depose a man in anticipation of a wrongful death lawsuit she expects to file after he passes away. Sharon LaRue filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of Aaron McBride. The petition was filed Aug. 25 in Jefferson County District Court.
Beaumont company, owner accused of breach of contract over unpaid loan
A Beaumont company and its owner are accused of breach of contract for allegedly defaulting on a loan.RREF CB SBL-TX filed a lawsuit against Kirbow Transportation Enterprises and Joseph Bryan Kirbow on Aug. 21 in Jefferson County District Court. According to the complaint, Kirbow Transportation Enterprises executed a promissory note Dec. 29, 2004, payable to the order of Texas State Bank in the amount
Man blames driver for causing collision after allegedly failing to yield at stop sign
A Harris County man has filed suit against the driver whom he alleges failed to yield at a stop sign. David Alfaro alleges he was driving his 2004 Chevrolet 150 on 200 Marina Bay on April 30, 2013, when defendant Mark Jennings, who was driving a 2005 Dodge pickup, failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign and struck Alfaro's vehicle.Due to the collision, Alfaro incurred medical costs, experienced
Bank of America accused of trying to evict homeowner current on payments
A Hamshire man alleges his mortgage lender is trying to evict him after agreeing to allow him to bring the account current and maintain the loan.Travis Stark filed a lawsuit against Bank of America Aug. 22 in Jefferson County District Court. According to the complaint, Stark purchased property in the 13000 block of West Road with a loan financed through Bank of America. Stark says he fell behind on
Across America, Hurricane Mostyn spending millions in 2014 election cycle
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – Just as he’s done in previous years, plaintiffs attorney Steve Mostyn has spent millions this election cycle in races all across the country.
Man says company wrongfully fired him for reporting sexual harassment
A man alleges he was terminated from his job after reporting sexual harassment he says he witnessed.John E. Grisham filed a lawsuit Aug. 25 in the Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas against Baxano Surgical.In his complaint, Grisham alleges he was discharged from his job Oct. 14, 2013, after he reported the conduct of a fellow employee who he believed to be sexually harassing females.
Port Arthur man accused of defaulting on credit card account
A Port Arthur man accused of defaulting on a credit card account is being asked to pay more than $11,000. LVNV Funding filed a complaint against Francisco Gonzalez on Aug. 21 in Jefferson County District Court. According to the complaint, Gonzalez owes $11,453 on a credit card account that he has failed to repay, creating a default. LVNV Funding alleges it bought the account and is owed the remaining
Owner of Nederland's Herbal Insanity accused of slander
The owners of a Nederland organic and herbal store allege the owner of a similar company is slandering them. Alisha Ortego, individually and doing business as Down To Earth, and Vanlam Nguyen, individually and doing business as Down to Earth, filed a lawsuit Aug. 25 in Jefferson County District Court against Debra Peck, also known as Tina and Cindy and doing business as Herbal Insanity.