News from June 2015
Disabled worker sues JDW Services following unlawful discharge
A Gregg County resident filed a lawsuit against his company for alleged employment law infringements in his 2013 dismissal. Gerardo Martinez filed a complaint against JDW Services Inc. in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas June 25, claiming violation of disability law in October 2015.
Chamber of commerce entities are not governmental bodies, Texas SC opines
Private entities operating like a chamber of commerce are not government bodies and therefore are not subject to the Public Information Act, even if they receive public funding, the Texas Supreme Court opined June 26.
PU seeks default judgment in collision suit
A Hardin County couple recently filed a motion for default judgment against the driver who they claim rear-ended the camper they were hauling. Robert Black and Jo Ann Cook filed a lawsuit against Wesley Brumley on May 20, 2013, in Jefferson County District Court. Two years later, the plaintiffs, through the Provost Umphrey law firm, filed a motion for summary judgment on May 28, court records show. The motion asserts the Brumley has failed to answer the claim within the allotted time, entitli
Benzene suit brought against Chevron, 13 other companies
By DAVID YATES A couple has brought a benzene lawsuit against more than a dozen companies.
Woman injured in high-speed collision, sues USA Town Car Service
A woman filed a lawsuit against a Houston business and its owner alleging of breach of duty and negligence in a 2014 motor vehicle collision resulting in the plaintiff’s missing a flight, sustaining injuries, and incurring expenses for physical rehabilitation. Barbara McIlveen of La Marque filed a complaint against Jay Kuo Foo individually and d/b/a USA Town Car Service in Galveston County District Court June 22, claiming liability in the October 2014 mishap. According to the suit, McIlveen hi
Texas politicians react to SCOTUS ruling legalizing gay marriage
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Couple alleges negligence in rear-end collision
A Jefferson County couple is suing a Nederland driver, alleging negligence in an auto accident.
Car wreck victim alleges negligence caused injuries
A Jefferson County man is suing a driver, alleging negligence in a car wreck in Beaumont.
Credit union seeks to foreclose on property
A Jefferson County credit union is suing for foreclosure against a Beaumont couple, alleging breach of fiduciary duty in a home equity loan.
Texas Rep. Huberty seeks re-election, tort reform group endorses
By DAVID YATES On June 24 state Rep. Dan Huberty, R- Humble, announced his intention to run for re-election for District 127 of the Texas House of Representatives. “It has been my honor to serve the taxpayers of District 127 for more than five years,” said Huberty.
Genesis Marine seeks declaratory judgment in possible hoax
A Houston-based marine company filed suit against a Florida man alleging fraud in his 2013 hiring and subsequent employment during 2014. Genesis Marine filed a complaint against Randal S.
Trio sues Beaumont and driver over injuries in motor collision
Three individuals filed a lawsuit against a municipality and its employee alleging negligence in a 2013 automobile crash that they claim severely injured them. Joshua Bean, Nancy Hulett and Elizabeth Alexander filed a complaint against the City of Beaumont and Edward Stuart in Jefferson County District Court June 16, claiming liability in a December 2013 collision.
TWIA sues contractor for failing to meet windstorm standards
By DAVID YATES The only supplier of windstorm coverage in the state is suing a contractor for failing to build a structure that can actually withstand a windstorm.
RM&Q files another motion for new trial in asbestos case against DuPont, accuses Record of influencing jury
By DAVID YATES When lawyers for Reaud Morgan & Quinn failed to secure the billion dollar verdict they sought against DuPont in 2008, they accused The Southeast Texas Record of influencing the jury and a Beaumont judge subsequently wiped the decision, setting the asbestos lawsuit on a path of appeal. Seven years later, the Ninth Court of Appeals ordered Judge Donald Floyd, 172nd District Court, to enter a final judgment in favor of DuPont, which he did on April 30, court records show. On May 2
Texas SC ‘commands’ trial court to nix $2.6M asbestos verdict against Dow Chemical
By DAVID YATES The Texas Supreme recently commanded a Dallas District Court to wipe a $2.64 million asbestos verdict against Dow Chemical.
Suit claims Air France passenger assaulted woman
By JOHN SUAYAN A Houston woman is suing a French airline after she was allegedly assaulted during an international flight two years ago. Sana Krichen initiated legal action against Societe Air France in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas on June 16, asserting a fellow passenger aboard Air France Flight No. 1184 attacked her. The lawsuit explains that Krichen, a graduate student, was flying Air France from Houston to Tunis, Tunisia, in early June 2013 to get married to her
Beaumont property owner seeks protection from demolition
A Jefferson County citizen filed a lawsuit against a municipality seeking protection and injunctive action against the defendant to save the property he acquired in 2014 from demolition. Sergio Escobedo filed a complaint against the City of Beaumont in Galveston County District Court June 18, requesting a restraining order against the jurisdiction to prevent it from razing property he bought in September 2014 with the intention of renovating it for commercial use. According to the suit, Escobe
Church takes three men to court alleging fraud
A Beaumont church filed a lawsuit against three men on grounds of alleged property conversion in 2013. New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, an unincorporated church acting through trustee Joe Lewis, filed a complaint against Houston residents Cecil Phillips, Andrew Watkins and Rodney Thomas in Jefferson County District Court June 11, claiming fraud in a June 2013 attempt to convey the church property to a business entity. The complaint claims that the defendants tried to transfer ownershi
Couple alleges driver drove against traffic, caused injuries
A Beaumont couple is suing a Walker County duo, alleging vehicular negligence in a motor vehicle accident.
Bank charges firm with delinquent indebtedness in loan
A financial institution filed a lawsuit against a consulting company and its principal for alleged fiduciary negligence in 2015. Community Bank of Texas NA filed a complaint against Essential Medical Consultant Corporation d/b/a Essential Medical Diagnostics and d/b/a DKA Solutions of Bellaire, and Tracey M.