News from 2015
Couple faults driver in failed highway u-turn
A Louisiana couple filed a lawsuit against a Hood County driver and his Georgia-based employer alleging negligence in a 2013 motor vehicle accident.
Shire Apartments granted summary judgment in trip & fall suit
A Beaumont judge has granted a motion for summary judgment in a trip and fall claim against an apartment complex.
Shire Apartments granted summary judgment in trip & fall suit
By DAVID YATES A Beaumont judge has granted a motion for summary judgment in a trip and fall claim against an apartment complex. As previously reported, Tina Provost, a Beaumont local, filed suit against The Shire Apartments on Aug. 19, 2013, in Jefferson County District Court. According to the lawsuit, on July 30, 2012, Provost was visiting a friend at the apartment complex.
JC suit over rear-end collision settles before trial
More than three years ago, Houston resident Carrie Oldbury filed suit against Patrick Gravett, a Wimberley resident, for rear-ending her vehicle.
JC suit over rear-end collision settles before trial
By DAVID YATES More than three years ago, Houston resident Carrie Oldbury filed suit against Patrick Gravett, a Wimberley resident, for rear-ending her vehicle. The case, filed Jan. 25, 2012, in Jefferson County District Court, was set to go to trial Monday, June 15 but settled before a jury could be selected, according to a courthouse official.
Defendant motorist appeals $747K jury verdict
By DAVID YATES A defendant found negligent in causing an automobile collision has appealed a $747,750 jury verdict levied against him. Through the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, plaintiffs Lisa Chapman and Amanda Breeden, as next of friend of several minors, filed suit against Alex and Maura Tony, Susan and Robert Saurage, and Dana Baker Jr. on Feb. 28, 2013, in Jefferson County District Court Jeremiah Demarcus Kelly was later added as a defendant. The plaintiffs alleged reckless driving in an automo
Defendant motorist appeals $747K jury verdict
A defendant found negligent in causing an automobile collision has appealed a $747,750 jury verdict levied against him.
KCSR seeks up to $10M for collision that halted rail traffic
A railway company is suing a transportation business and two employees, alleging liability in an accident that smashed a bridge and brought rail traffic to a stop for hours.
Couple alleges church threatened, slandered them in easement dispute
A La Marque couple is suing a church and city authorities, alleging breach of a contract involving property rights.
Business alleges contractor gulity of substandard work, breach of contract
An Alvin-based business is suing a Sante Fe, Texas, resident, alleging breach of contract regarding three separate construction projects.
Woman alleges mental anguish for life after slip & fall at H-E-B
By DAVID YATES A Beaumont local is suing H-E-B for failing to warn her that she was about to step and slip on a substance on the floor – a fall that she alleges will force her to endure “mental anguish for the rest of her life.” Diane Mosley filed suit against H-E-B Grocery Company on June 8 in Jefferson County District Court.
Woman charges ex-partner with vandalism, harassment
A Galveston County domestic violence victim who left her partner is suing two Texas City residents, alleging vandalism.
Woman alleges mental anguish for life after slip & fall at H-E-B
A Beaumont local is suing H-E-B for failing to warn her that she was about to step and slip on a substance on the floor – a fall that she alleges will force her to endure “mental anguish for the rest of her life.”
Jumping has its ups and downs
Jumping is fun, but also dangerous – depending on where and how high you jump, and how agile and fragile you are.
Nursing home owner, partner battle in court
A Harris County woman is suing a Galveston County woman and her business, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Business owner alleges negligence in intersection crash
A Galveston County business owner is suing a commercial driver and his insurance carrier, alleging vehicular negligence.
OUR VIEW: Jumping has its ups and downs
Jumping is fun, but also dangerous – depending on where and how high you jump, and how agile and fragile you are.
Woman sues truckers in Corvette’s collision with rig
A Harris County resident filed a lawsuit against two out-of-state firms alleging vehicular negligence in a 2013 motor vehicle crash involving a Peterbuilt Tractor-Trailer.
Couple faults driver in failed highway u-turn
A DeSoto Parish, Louisiana couple filed a lawsuit against a Hood County, Texas driver and his Georgia-based employer alleging negligence in a 2013 motor vehicle accident.
Jefferson County 172nd Court District : July 2015
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