News from 2014
Our courts are not the place for playing games
Last month, we editorialized on a civil suit in which we found it impossible to sympathize with either party because both sides were thoroughly unappealing.
Citgo says reseller not paying for fuel, selling non-brand gas
CITGO Petroleum is suing over claims an oil reseller failed to pay for fuel purchases and sold non-brand fuel under the CITGO name.
Woman seeks more than $1M after collision
A Louisiana woman is suing over claims she was injured in a collision at the intersection of Avenue H and Fifth Street in Silsbee.
5th Circuit says 'magic words' not required for notice of suit
A ship owner whose vessel was involved in a collision with a fishing boat that killed a young girl wanted to limit the amount of liability it could have to pay in a lawsuit, but a federal appeals court says the company waited too long to file its paperwork.
PU law firm wants history of all employee benzene suits filed against Chevron, Texaco
The Provost Umphrey Law Firm in Beaumont is seeking the history of all benzene suits filed by the employees of Chevron USA and Texaco at the refinery in Port Arthur.
CALA issues tips to keep litigation out of Christmas stocking
With office parties and social gatherings filling calendars between now and the New Year, a tort reform group is offering tips to keep party-goers from become parties in a lawsuit.
Van de Putte already seeking donations for bid to become San Antonio’s next mayor
Four weeks removed from her Nov. 4 defeat, Leticia Van de Putte, the failed Democratic Lt. governor candidate, is already tapping supporters for political donations in her quest to become San Antonio’s next mayor.
Texas governor-elect announces staff appointments
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, the soon to be next Republican governor of Texas, on Monday announced the names of his fellow Texans who will bolster his incoming administration.
AG charges Houston-based 'diploma mill' with fraud
HOUSTON – A Harris County district court issued a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against a Houston-based learning center charged with unlawfully marketing and selling fraudulent high school diplomas.
Wrongful death trial against drilling companies ends before beginning
A wrongful death case against a couple of drilling companies will not go to trial Monday as planned, as the parties have reached a settlement.
Environmental groups seek intervention in Denton fracking ban suits
When the city of Denton passed a ban on hydraulic fracturing, the general land office and the oil and gas industry quickly filed lawsuits to stop the ban. Now environmental groups are trying to intervene in the suits.
Mom of teen drunk driver killed in crash seeks to force mediation
The mother of the teenage girl – who made headlines last year when she died shortly after crashing while driving intoxicated – is seeking to force the defendants into mediation, arguing they are holding mediation “hostage.”
Jefferson County 136th District Court: Docket for January 2015
MERCED FERNANDEZ V. CENTERPOINT BUILDERS GP LLC ET AL
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Nov. 24 - 28, 2014
Man says insurance company underpaid burglary claim
A Texas man is suing over claims he was underpaid by his insurance company after a burglary to his property.
Staffing company says home health firm owes money
A Harris County man is suing over claims his company has not been reimbursed for staffing provided to a rehabilitation company.
Man says insurer didn't compensate him properly
A Calhoun County man is suing over claims he hasn't been compensated by his insurance company for a collision with an under-insured motorist.
Couple says landscaper ruined five trees
A Galveston County couple is suing over claims a landscaping company ruined five elm trees on their property.
Owners say vandalized business not inspected properly
Two Galveston County residents are suing over claims their insurance company inadequately inspected their claim after their business was vandalized.
Litigation continues in highway guardrail case
Trinity Industries was hit with a $175 million verdict for giving false information to the government about the highway guardrails it manufactures, but the case is not over.