News from January 2015
Man fights to keep two houses from being torn down
A Jefferson County man is suing to prevent the city of Beaumont from demolishing two houses he owns.
Motorcyclist files personal injury suit
A Hardin County man is suing over claims he was injured when a car struck his motorcycle.
Contractor seeks more than $60K
A Harris County electrical supplier and distributor is suing a contractor and the company it worked for, allegedly for failing to pay for materials supplied to a construction project.
Houston council candidate says fundraising rules unconstitutional
A Houston City Council candidate is suing over claims a city ordinance limiting fundraising is unconstitutional.
Chanel says Houston company selling fake products
Chanel Inc. is suing over claims a Houston company is continuing to sell counterfeit products using Chanel's trademarks.
CitiMortgage wants to foreclose on Beaumont home
A bank is seeking to foreclose a Beaumont property on Mel Sha Lane.
Man claims boat repairman installed used parts
A Galveston County man is suing over claims his boat sustained costly damages due to a repairman allegedly installing used parts.
Kemah collision results in lawsuit
Two Texas residents are suing over claims they were injured in a collision when another driver allegedly ran a red light.
Bank seeks to foreclose on Beaumont home
A bank is seeking to foreclose a Beaumont property.
Greyhound drops appeal of $780K exemplary award
At the request of Greyhound Lines, the Texas Ninth Court of appeals on Thursday granted a motion to dismiss appeal.
Texas SC to decide whether to reinstate $2.6M asbestos verdict against Dow Chemical
An issue of a property owner’s liability for independent contractors is presently before the Texas Supreme Court and could determine whether a $2.64 million asbestos verdict against Dow Chemical stands.
City of Beaumont to be non-suited in case over scheduled demolition of home
The city of Beaumont will soon be non-suited from litigation brought by a Jefferson County man who sued the city in order to save a home he purchased from demolition.
JC Bar continues call-in legal help with 2015 dates
The public can now get free answers to basic legal problems by calling a special phone number once a month and speaking to a volunteer attorney.
La. man says he was hurt on drilling barge
A Louisiana man is suing over claims he was injured aboard a drilling barge.
Man blames coffee truck wreck for injuries
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was injured in a collision with a coffee delivery truck.
Roofer owes Yellowbook, suit claims
A company is suing a roofing company for alleged breach of contract.
Contractor says church didn't pay
A Jefferson County contractor is suing over claims it was not paid for construction work at a church.
Family files accident lawsuit after two are injured
A Jefferson County family is suing over claims two members were injured in a collision, allegedly caused by a minor driving a car.
Fla. man accuses Houston PD of wrongful arrest
A Florida man is suing over claims he sustained extensive damages after being wrongfully arrested and accused of shoplifting.