News from 2015
Plaintiff lands 18.8K verdict following JC auto collision trial
On Tuesday, June 9 a plaintiff, who brought suit over an automobile collision in Port Arthur, landed a jury verdict totaling nearly $19,000 in damages.
Seaman’s widow sues Texaco alleging asbestos-related death
Represented by The Lanier Law Firm, a Port Arthur resident brought a lawsuit against her late husband’s employer for alleged negligence under the Jones Act.
Seaman’s widow sues Texaco alleging asbestos-related death
A Port Arthur resident brought a lawsuit against her late husband’s employer for alleged negligence under the Jones Act in 2013. Dolores Respess filed individually and as executrix of the estate of Roland Respess, deceased, against Texaco Inc. of Paradis, Louisiana; Energy Transfer Partners as successor-in-interest to Sunoco s/i Sun Oil Co. of Dallas; and Ingram Corporation s/i Ingram Ocean Systems Inc. of New Orleans in Galveston County District Court June 5, claiming liability in her husband’
Navy veteran cites civilian employer for FMLA breach
A Montgomery County resident brought a lawsuit against his Massachusetts-headquartered employer for an alleged employment law violation in 2014.
Navy veteran cites civilian employer for FMLA breach
A Montgomery County resident brought a lawsuit against his Massachusetts-headquartered employer for alleged employment law violation in 2014. Craig Allen Johnson filed against Target Logistics Management LLC, doing business in Texas, of in Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas June 3, claiming violation of Family and Medical Leave law in a December 2014 workplace incident. According to the suit, Johnson, who served in the U.S.
Injured industrial worker demands employer cooperation
A Newton County resident filed a petition to take oral depositions from a Jefferson County firm and its agents in the interest of investigating a potential 2014 personal injury claim against his employer. Jeff Hobson of Burkeville filed a petition in Jefferson County District Court June 1, deposing employees or representatives of EMS USA, located at 17691 Highway 124 in Beaumont, regarding an unspecified November 2014 workplace accident. According to the suit, Hobson intends to discover whethe
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.
