News from June 2015
Homeowner fights demolition, upholding sentimental value
In order to save her childhood home, a Jefferson County resident filed an application for temporary and permanent restraining orders against a municipality.
Homeowner fights demolition, upholding sentimental value
In order to save her childhood home, a Jefferson County resident filed an application for temporary and permanent restraining orders against a municipality. Linda Cheryl Cansler filed against the City of Beaumont in Jefferson County District Court June 1.
District judge sues Galveston County judge for interfering with reinstatement of administrator
By JOHN SUAYAN GALVESTON – A local state district judge has pursued legal action against Galveston County Judge Mark Henry, claiming Henry violated orders in relation to the employment of a member of the former’s staff. Galveston County 56th District Court Judge Lonnie Cox sued Henry in Galveston County 405th District Court on June 9.
Seaman sues vessel operator for fall through grate
A Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana resident brought a lawsuit against a pair of Delaware firms for alleged negligence in 2014. Brianell Duncan filed against Gulfmark Offshore Inc. and Gulfmark Americas Inc., doing business in Harris County, in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas June 4, claiming liability in a December 2014 workplace incident. According to the suit, Duncan was assigned to a marine vessel owned and operated by the defendants.
Rail conductor sues KCSR for slippery slope injury
A Bonham resident brought a lawsuit against his employer for alleged negligence in 2014. George Steven Wallace filed against The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) in Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas June 5, claiming liability in a May 2014 workplace incident. According to the suit, Wallace was injured while performing work duties as a coal train conductor on May 11, 2014.
Port Arthur seafood companies owned by man previously convicted of fraud accused of perpetrating $3 million Deepwater Horizon fraud
NEW ORLEANS – A pair of Texas seafood processors owned by a man previously imprisoned for fraud are facing more than $3 million in Deepwater Horizon claims clawbacks after court officials said the firms were not in business at the time of the 2010 oil spill.
New study criticizes tort reform in Texas, incites strong rebuke
The “gatekeepers” to civil justice system, plaintiff attorneys, are losing incentive to practice because of tort reform, according to a new study – a report furnished by, in the opinion of one man, two “left wing academics who never met a lawsuit they didn’t like.”
Minority staffer sues Maersk Oil for discrimination
A Harris County resident brought a lawsuit against her employer for alleged discrimination originating in 2014.
Houston woman alleges cell phone consumer violations
A Houston woman has sued a Minnesota-based business, alleging consumer law violations.
Rail conductor sues KCS for slippery slope injury
A Bonham resident brought a lawsuit against his employer for alleged negligence in 2014.
Newtron granted summary judgment from suit alleging worker was stepped on
By DAVID YATES Newtron LLC recently had its motion for summary judgment granted, which argued it is immune from a suit brought by a refinery worker claiming injuries after one of the company’s employees stepped on him. On April 2, 2014, plaintiff Therold Palmer filed suit against Newtron and its subsidiaries in Jefferson County District Court, citing negligence. In his suit, Palmer claims he was injured on Sept. 26, 2013, at the Motiva plant in Port Arthur, when a Newtron employee who was descen
Houston woman alleges cell phone consumer violations
A Houston woman has sued a Minnesota-based business, alleging consumer law violation.
Defendant dismissed from suit accusing Motiva of negligently managing traffic
By DAVID YATES An individual defendant has been dismissed from a suit first brought against Motiva for not properly managing traffic and preventing a rear-end collision. On April 5, 2012, Diedric Gonzales filed suit against Eugene Albritton, Tammi Todd and Motiva in Jefferson County District Court. Jeff’s Truck and Equipment, Rosalita Medellin and Dwight Glover were later added as defendants. Court records show that on Feb. 27 Judge Milton Shuffield, 136th District Court, signed an order stating
Defendant dismissed from suit accusing Motiva of negligently managing traffic
Motiva Enterprises, Port Arthur
Woman jumping at Jumping World hurts foot, sues for $1M
While jumping at Jumping World USA, Beaumont local Lindsey Bryant broke her foot.
Woman jumping at Jumping World hurts foot, sues for $1M
Jumping World
Trial of collision lawsuit starts in Jefferson County
A lawsuit brought over an automobile collision in Port Arthur is heading to trial.