News from November 2015
Home buyer seeks injunction against Beaumont's plans to demolish structure
A Jefferson County man is suing Beaumont in an effort to obtain a temporary injunction on a house demolition.
Sailboat racer blames crewmate for racing injuries
A Harris County man is suing a Corpus Christi resident, alleging negligence for injuries he says he sustained during a sailboat race.
Worker alleges Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's negligence caused workplace accident
An Upshur County man is suing a chicken products company, alleging negligence after he says he sustained injuries in a workplace accident.
Louisiana worker alleges Toledo Mudlogging failed to pay proper wages
A Louisiana gas well worker is suing a mud logging services company, alleging unpaid minimum and overtime wages.
Tyler worker alleges Packers Sanitation Services did not pay overtime
A Tyler man is suing a sanitation services company, alleging unpaid overtime.
Beaumont doc not negligent for not ordering physical therapy, jury finds
A plaintiff failed to persuade a Jefferson County jury her surgeon was negligent for not prescribing physical therapy following knee surgery.
Settlement reached in slip & fall against RaceTrac
SHERMAN - A Denton County woman has reached a settlement with RaceTrac, which she sued after she slipped and fell due to oil in the parking lot. Collette Phelps filed suit against RaceTrac Petroleum Inc. and Stephanie Brinkley on Nov. 13, 2013, in Denton County District Court.
Tenant blames Crystal Creek Park, ITEX Property Management for bedroom injuries
A Jefferson County woman is suing the owners of a Port Arthur apartment complex, alleging negligence for injuries she says she sustained in an accident in her bedroom.
Utah resident blames Hardin County motorist in vehicle collision
A Utah resident is suing a Hardin County motorist, alleging negligence for injuries sustained in a vehicle collision.
General Motors dismissed from suit brought after fatal accident
A suit brought by a Texas man and his daughter alleging the Saturn vehicle their relative was driving had multiple safety concerns has been dismissed.
NAICO targets DCP Midstream in controversy over duty to defend in underlying suit
An insurance company is suing a Colorado-based business in an attempt to clear its duty to defend or indemnify a natural gas services company involved in an underlying suit.
Employee says Torqued-Up Energy guilty of incorrect overtime calculation
An employee is suing a Tyler oilfield services company, alleging it incorrectly calculated overtime compensation.
Police union sues Port Arthur in bargaining dispute
The Port Arthur police union is suing the city due to a disagreement over a provision of the collective bargaining agreement that exists with the municipality.
Galveston County homeowner alleges U S Construction breached contract
A Galveston County homeowner is suing a construction company, alleging it walked out on a home construction contract.
Employee alleges Maintenance Solutions did not pay overtime
A employee is suing a concrete coating company, alleging unpaid overtime.
ILR: SC to weigh in on Tyson Foods 'trial by formula' class action
The Supreme Court (recently) heard oral arguments in the case of Tyson Foods v. Bouaphakeo.
Bridge City motorist blames ambulance service, insurance firm for injuries, costs in vehicle collisions
A Bridge City woman is suing an insurance company, an ambulance service and three Texas residents for injuries she says she sustained in two vehicle collisions.
Two oilfield workers blame Patterson-UTI for incorrect calculation of overtime
Two oilfield workers are suing a Houston oil drilling company, alleging it did not correctly pay overtime wages.
Family charges Parkdale Mall, Anytime Electric with causing man's wrongful death
The members of a Texas family are suing an electric company and a mall, alleging wrongful death in their father's passing.
Beaumont longshoreman charges Trans-Global with neglgence for injuries he suffered
A Beaumont longshoreman is suing a Houston shipping company, alleging negligence for on-the-job injuries the plaintiff says he sustained.