News from March 2015
Home care provider crashes through stairway, sues premises owner
A Houston resident is suing a Beaumont local for injuries he allegedly received more than two years ago when a wooden stair gave way, causing him to fall through while lugging around an exercise bike.
Texas justices wipe big 2013 jury verdict, reverse $32M judgment against Domino’s
On Thursday, the Texas Ninth Court of Appeals axed one of top 100 national jury verdicts of 2013, dismissing Domino’s Pizza from a Beaumont lawsuit brought by Raghurami Reddy.
Accident victim seeks injunction against air conditioning company
A Jefferson County woman filed a complaint against an air conditioning company, alleging vehicular negligence in a February auto accident.
Steel worker sues for injuries from electrical fire
A Jefferson County industrial worker brought suit against a steel company on claims of negligence related to a 2013 workplace accident.
Vendor alleges breach of contract
An electrical supplier brought suit against two businesses for alleged breach of contract in a monetary dispute.
Highway 6 accident results in lawsuit
A Brazoria County mother brought a lawsuit against a driver for negligence in a 2014 accident.
Verizon sues League City for damages
A major telecommunications firm has sued League City, alleging negligence.
Woman alleges racial discrimination, retaliation
A female employee has sued her company, alleging racial discrimination and unfair employment practices.
Denbury asks appeals court for rehearing in common carrier case
In February, the Texas Ninth Court of Appeals reversed a Beaumont judge’s ruling recognizing Denbury Green Pipeline-Texas as a common carrier.
Chesapeake Operating wants slip & fall dismissed after PU law firm backs out
Chesapeake Operating recently filed a motion to dismiss for want of prosecution in a slip and fall lawsuit, arguing the plaintiff has yet to hire new counsel six months after the Provost Umphrey Law Firm withdrew.
Fidelity removes BISD’s stolen money suit to federal court
The Beaumont Independent School District had a suit alleging its insurance company refused to reimburse the district for losses allegedly sustained from an employee theft transferred to federal court.
Patient sues medical facility, agencies over billing
A Harris County woman has sued a medical practice and its affiliated collection firms, alleging deceptive trade and fraudulent billing practices.
Shopper slips and falls, sues Kroger
A Dickinson woman has sued Kroger for alleged negligence in an accident.
Worker struck by drilling equipment sues oil companies
A laborer has sued several oil companies for alleged breach of duty for injuries incurred.
Gold Club partner dismissed from embezzlement suit
Inside the Gold Club
Upcoming trial: Suit against MCM Elegante Hotel for notorious death
MCM Elegante Hotel
Someone should hack Marc Stanley's 'vehicle'
Does tanning lotion protect against sunburn? Maybe, but it can also give the user an exaggerated sense of security and encourage him to stay on the beach too long.
A corruption of the Rule of Law
By DICK WEEKLEY
