News from 2015
Worker trips over landscaping paper, sues ExxonMobil
An area resident has brought a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, seeking no more than $200,000 damages after he tripped on landscaping paper more than a year ago. John Hart filed the suit June 24 in Jefferson County District Court. According to his lawsuit, on Dec. 25, 2013, Hart, while at the direction and control of ExxonMobil, was a walking along a fence line when he tripped and feel over landscaping paper that was covered up by rocks.
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Story Copy - Texas politicians react to SCOTUS ruling legalizing gay marriage (Governor will defend religious beliefs) - RM&Q files motion for new trial in asbestos case against DuPont.
Texas to receive $750M from $20.2B Deepwater Horizon agreement
Five years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, BP and five Gulf Coast states reached an agreement in principle on July 2, consenting to a settlement worth $20.2 billion in damages and penalties. According to a press release, Texas will receive more than $750 million. “After five years, I’m proud to announce that Texas, along with the other Gulf Sstates, has reached an agreement in principle with BP to resolve all the states’ claims,” said Gov. Greg Abbott in a written statement.
Congress and governors: just say no to ObamaCare
Story CopyBy GOV. GREG ABBOTT The Supreme Court of the United States will soon decide the case of King v.
Businesswoman claims libel, petitions court for restraining order against troubled stepson
A Montgomery County woman filed a lawsuit against her stepson alleging public defamation negligence in 2014 and thereafter. Theresa Roemer filed a petition against Maximillian Roemer of Galveston in Galveston County District Court June 29, seeking injunctive action to prevent him from engaging in public defamation, and claiming he is in violation of a previous settlement agreement between them made in August 2014. The suit states that the defendant is 32, single, unemployed and troubled.
Businessman sues Nacogdoches chief deputy alleging defamation and drug smuggling rumors
A resident filed a lawsuit against the chief deputy of a municipality alleging harassment and defamation in an undated complaint. Chet Driver filed suit against Stephen Godfrey of Nacogdoches in Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas June 24, claiming liability during an unspecified time period. According to the suit, Godfrey mistakenly told community members that the plaintiff owns a marijuana farm in California.
Beaumont couple sues Texas City two years after toddler drowns at park
The July 2013 drowning death of a child at a public park is the subject of a lawsuit filed against the city of Texas City. In a complaint filed June 26 in the Galveston County 405th District Court, Beaumont residents Lecrease Jackson and Cedric Corbin claim a lack of barriers surrounding any part of the bodies of water at Texas City’s Carver Park led to their two-year-old child’s passing on July 6, 2013. The complainants and the child, whose name is not mentioned in the case, were attending a
Disabled worker sues JDW Services following unlawful discharge
A Gregg County resident filed a lawsuit against his company for alleged employment law infringements in his 2013 dismissal. Gerardo Martinez filed a complaint against JDW Services Inc. in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas June 25, claiming violation of disability law in October 2015.
Chamber of commerce entities are not governmental bodies, Texas SC opines
Private entities operating like a chamber of commerce are not government bodies and therefore are not subject to the Public Information Act, even if they receive public funding, the Texas Supreme Court opined June 26.
PU seeks default judgment in collision suit
A Hardin County couple recently filed a motion for default judgment against the driver who they claim rear-ended the camper they were hauling. Robert Black and Jo Ann Cook filed a lawsuit against Wesley Brumley on May 20, 2013, in Jefferson County District Court. Two years later, the plaintiffs, through the Provost Umphrey law firm, filed a motion for summary judgment on May 28, court records show. The motion asserts the Brumley has failed to answer the claim within the allotted time, entitli
Benzene suit brought against Chevron, 13 other companies
By DAVID YATES A couple has brought a benzene lawsuit against more than a dozen companies.
Woman injured in high-speed collision, sues USA Town Car Service
A woman filed a lawsuit against a Houston business and its owner alleging of breach of duty and negligence in a 2014 motor vehicle collision resulting in the plaintiff’s missing a flight, sustaining injuries, and incurring expenses for physical rehabilitation. Barbara McIlveen of La Marque filed a complaint against Jay Kuo Foo individually and d/b/a USA Town Car Service in Galveston County District Court June 22, claiming liability in the October 2014 mishap. According to the suit, McIlveen hi
Texas politicians react to SCOTUS ruling legalizing gay marriage
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Couple alleges negligence in rear-end collision
A Jefferson County couple is suing a Nederland driver, alleging negligence in an auto accident.
Car wreck victim alleges negligence caused injuries
A Jefferson County man is suing a driver, alleging negligence in a car wreck in Beaumont.
Credit union seeks to foreclose on property
A Jefferson County credit union is suing for foreclosure against a Beaumont couple, alleging breach of fiduciary duty in a home equity loan.
Texas Rep. Huberty seeks re-election, tort reform group endorses
By DAVID YATES On June 24 state Rep. Dan Huberty, R- Humble, announced his intention to run for re-election for District 127 of the Texas House of Representatives. “It has been my honor to serve the taxpayers of District 127 for more than five years,” said Huberty.
Genesis Marine seeks declaratory judgment in possible hoax
A Houston-based marine company filed suit against a Florida man alleging fraud in his 2013 hiring and subsequent employment during 2014. Genesis Marine filed a complaint against Randal S.
Trio sues Beaumont and driver over injuries in motor collision
Three individuals filed a lawsuit against a municipality and its employee alleging negligence in a 2013 automobile crash that they claim severely injured them. Joshua Bean, Nancy Hulett and Elizabeth Alexander filed a complaint against the City of Beaumont and Edward Stuart in Jefferson County District Court June 16, claiming liability in a December 2013 collision.
TWIA sues contractor for failing to meet windstorm standards
By DAVID YATES The only supplier of windstorm coverage in the state is suing a contractor for failing to build a structure that can actually withstand a windstorm.