News from May 2015
Passenger litigates for injuries attributed to collision
A Beaumont resident brought a lawsuit against a woman for alleged vehicular negligence in 2013.
Hardin man sues donut shop for $1M after ladder collapse
A Hardin County resident brought a lawsuit against a donut company after falling off a ladder.
Driver sues for injuries in red-light collision
A woman brought a lawsuit against a Jefferson County company and its driver for alleged vehicular negligence in 2015.
Driver struck by 18-wheeler on highway sues for damages
An Orange County resident brought a lawsuit against a company and its employee for damages sustained in 2014.
Driver sues for injuries alleged in rear-end crash
A Jefferson County resident brought a lawsuit against a Polk County individual for alleged vehicular negligence in 2014.
Collection firm initiates action on defaulting debtor
A Colorado company brought an action against a Jefferson County individual regarding a 2003 financial matter.
Texas SC ruling shields companies from contracted worker asbestos claims
A recent Texas Supreme Court ruling might shield companies from ongoing and future lawsuits brought by contracted workers alleging asbestos exposure during work performed on their premises.
Disappointed fight fans swinging for a judicial knockout
Major sporting events often fail to equal the hype.
January trial slated in suit over repair of offshore vessels
A January 2016 trial has been slated in litigation brought over the repair of offshore vessels.
County employee blows whistle on commissioner, alleges violation of civil rights.
A Gregg County citizen brought a lawsuit against a county municipality and its elected leader for alleged wrongful termination in 2010.
Insurance firm sues driver to recover auto accident damages
A Wisconsin-based insurance company brought action on behalf of its beneficiary against an individual for alleged liability in a 2013 incident.
FEMA specialist claims workplace discrimination, sues Homeland Security
A woman brought suit against a federal agency head on grounds of alleged wrongful termination in 2013.
Spindletop Center non-suited in case over awarded contract
The Spindletop Center has been non-suited from litigation brought by a Jefferson County company who sued over claims it was not awarded a contract on which it was allegedly the lowest bidder.
Foot doctors cite insurer with contract breach in alleged underpayments
A medical practice brought a lawsuit against an insurance carrier for alleged breach of contract in a 2008 dispute.
Surviving heirs bring wrongful death action against nursing home
Two Montgomery County sisters brought a lawsuit against a health care facility alleging damages in the 2013 death of their mother.