News from October 2015
Underwriters sue Tex-Mex Auto Sales, alleging breach of notice condition
British underwriters are suing a Texas used car seller, alleging the company breached a notice condition when it tried to obtain coverage for hail damage that allegedly occurred three years ago.
Brent Coon reaches settlement with DuPont over deadly gas leak
One of the plaintiffs who sued DuPont after a deadly gas leak took the lives of several workers at the chemical company’s LaPorte facility has reached a settlement, according to a recent news report.
Beaumont offshore firm sues Dominion Production, alleging breach of contract
A Beaumont oil and gas offshore rental company is suing an oil and gas company, alleging an outstanding balance owed for goods and services.
Pennsylvania agency sues Galveston County man, alleging breach of contract
A Pennsylvania governement agency is suing a Galveston County man, alleging he has defaulted on loan payments.
Louisiana man sues offshore drilling firms, alleging negligence in vessel accident
A Louisiana man is suing several offshore drilling companies, alleging injuired for injuries he says he sustained aboard one of their vessels.
Joint motion to dismiss filed in suit blaming ExxonMobil for deceased man’s multiple myeloma
In February 2013, the widow of Ernest Lewis filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Mobil Oil Refining, claiming the companies negligently exposed him to the hazardous chemical benzene. On Sept. 22 a joint motion for dismissal with prejudice was filed in the case, stating the settlement of the matter is solely for claims for the recovery of punitive damages.
Lawsuit over eviction settles before trial
A case over a piece of disputed property in Nome was slated to go to trial this October but has settled instead, according to a courthouse official.
Suit alleging barge inspector thrown from gangway ordered to mediation
A suit brought by Michael Stelly, who claims he stepped onto a gangway that gave way and nearly tossed him into the water after finishing his barge inspection, was recently brought up for trial but instead has been ordered to mediation. On March 4, 2013, Stelly filed suit against OilTanking of Beaumont, Amspec Services and Harley Marine in Jefferson County district Court. The case was slated to go to trial on Oct. 5.
Lawsuit implicates city of Whitehouse, police chief in alleged sexual assault
An alleged sexual assault of a Whitehouse woman earlier this year is the subject of a civil rights lawsuit filed Oct. 9 in the Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas. Plaintiff Jessica Johnson is suing the City of Whitehouse and Whitehouse Chief of Police Craig Shelton on claims Shelton forced himself upon her at her apartment last May 14. Court papers explain that Johnson was in the midst of a separation from her husband when Shelton contacted the complainant about visiting her.
Woman sues Marathon Petroleum, alleging negligence in on-site accident
A Galveston County woman is suing an oil company, alleging negligence for injuries she says she sustained while patrolling its premises.
Guest sues Galveston hotel, alleging negligence for fall
A Harris County man is suing a Galveston hotel, alleging negligence for injuries he says he sustained.
National Railroad Passenger Corp. formally replies to Bowie Co.'s personal injury lawsuit
The defendant in a Bowie County man’s personal injury lawsuit arising from a 2014 train ride has formally responded to the allegations, according to Texarkana Division of the Eastern Division of Texas records. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak, submitted an original answer on Oct. 5, asserting plaintiff Bobby Cummings is to blame for his alleged injuries. “Any injuries or damages sustained by the plaintiff were caused in whole or in part by his own negligent con
Worker sues EP Energy, Oaks Group alleging negligence in fracking accident
A Louisiana man is suing an energy company and its contractor, alleging negligence in a fracking accident.
Federal class action brought against Volkswagen over deceptive marketing of Jetta
A North Texas man has filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., claiming the car manufacturer “violated state and federal environmental laws when it sold vehicles with fraudulently manipulated vehicle emissions control devices in an effort to circumvent emissions testing requirements.” Sherman resident Barry Henry’s suit, filed Oct. 7 in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas, asserts the Volkswagen vehicles released Nitrogen Oxide at levels that far
Worker sues Sprint Energy, Sprint Waste, alleging unpaid overtime
A Nueces County man is suing oilfield waste management companies, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
3 Texas women sue Aramark, Optimum, alleging unpaid overtime
Three Texas women are suing a national housekeeping, maintenance and food services company and one of its subcontractors, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Judge seals suit exposing AkinMears business dealings
Citing irreparable harm, a Houston judge recently sealed a breach of contract suit against AkinMears – a suit exposing questionable business dealings allegedly committed by firm.
Insurance company sues Dickinson, alleging negligence in house fire
An insurance company is suing Dickinson, alleging its fire department failed to contain a house fire.
Metals company sues two shipping businesses, alleging damaged cargo
A metals company is suing two shipping businesses and a cargo vessel, alleging they delivered damaged goods to port.