News from 2014
Jewelry company claims Sam's Club selling its products without permission
A jewelry manufacturer says Sam's Club has begun selling its products without its permission.
Texas College accused of firing employee because of her religious beliefs
A woman has filed suit against Texas College, alleging she lost her job because she refused to work Saturdays due to her religious beliefs.Kasha L. Robinson claims she worked as a recruiter for Texas College in Tyler. Before she was hired, however, she informed the school that she could not work on Saturdays due to her religious beliefs as a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, according to
Driver blamed for causing collision
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to yield the right-of-way, causing a collision.Tony Garcia claims he was driving east on U.S. Route 67 in Morris County on July 9, 2013, when defendant Shawn McCoy Henderson, who was driving on U.S. Route 77, attempted to make a left turn onto U.S. Route 67. "Defendant Henderson failed to yield the right-of-way and made an unsafe left turn,"
Super 8 floor collapsed beneath man, according to lawsuit
A man claims he incurred medical costs after a floor at a Super 8 motel collapsed beneath him.
Man claims spinal injuries in collision
A Corpus Christi man has filed suit against the driver who he claims caused a multi-car collision, causing him to sustain spinal injuries.
Rear-end collision subject of lawsuit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended the vehicle in which she was riding.
Man files lawsuit over injuries sustained when moped flipped
A man claims he suffered injuries when a driver switched lanes and caused his moped to flip.
Man blames injuries on driver who sideswiped his vehicle
A man claims he suffered physical pain after a driver sideswiped his vehicle.
Couple claims injuries in collision with city bus
A woman claims she suffered neck, back and shoulder injuries after a bus driver merged into her lane and struck her vehicle.
Woman claims injuries in fall at Taco Bell
A Jefferson County woman sustained severe and disabling injuries after falling while eating at Taco Bell, according to a recently filed lawsuit.Barbara Guillory filed a lawsuit Sept. 8 in Jefferson County District Court against Taco Bell. In her complaint, Guillory claims she was eating with her husband at the Taco Bell located at 6365 Phelan Blvd. in Beaumont on June 28 when she attempted to refill
ExxonMobil says fire caused by cleaning companies
After a company cleaned equipment at ExxonMobil's Beaumont refinery, a fire erupted, causing substantial damage, according to a recently filed lawsuit. ExxonMobil Corp. filed a lawsuit Sept. 9 in Jefferson County District Court against Zurich American Insurance Co., American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co., Lexington Insurance Co., Signature Industrial Services, Clean Harbors Industrial Services
Man claims HEB job loss based on discrimination
A former H.E.B. Grocery Co. employee has filed suit against the store, alleging he lost his job after attempting to investigate the treatment of an employee.Bruce Block claims he had been working for defendant H.E.B. since 1995 with an exemplary record when he began to investigate the subordination by a minority employee.
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.