News from April 2017
Jefferson County 136th Court District: May 2017
LEE A HOPKINS V. DELMA ET AL
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
April 7 - 13 License #:11612 Assumed Name:TRUSTED CLEANING PROFESSIONAL Address:P O BOX 1614, BEAUMONT, TX 77702 Owner Name:BANKS EDDIE JR License #:11637 Assumed Name:SKYLASH HAIR & BOUTIQUE Address:6355 CHINN LN, BEAUMONT, TX 77708 Owner Name:GRIFFIN HEATHER License #:11646 Assumed Name:HAMMER & HAMMER CONSTRUCTION
Black employee accuses childcare facility of discrimination
HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a private childcare facility, alleging race, age and religious discrimination.
Galveston County business accuses AT&T of fraudulent practices
GALVESTON — A Galveston County family-owned business is suing AT&T, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation.
Customer blames Target for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County customer is suing Target, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer injuries.
Lawsuit: negligence during dishwasher delivery led to girl's drowning death in pool
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman is suing a shipping and trucking company after her daughter drowned to death in a neighbor’s pool.
Murder-suicide results in lawsuit
GALVESTON – A murder-suicide earlier this year has resulted in a lawsuit, according to recent Galveston County District Court records.
Discovery issue in $1M breach suit against International Paper resolved, justices dismiss appeal
BEAUMONT – A breach of contract suit against the International Paper Company can now resume, as the Ninth Court of Appeals has issued an opinion stating a discovery issue is now moot.
DuPont named in wrongful death lawsuit
BEAUMONT – A toxic tort accusing E.I.
Two construction workers allege former employer failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON — Two construction workers are suing a drywall business, alleging failure to pay overtime in violation of workers compensation acts.
Female pipefitter accuses construction company of discrimination
GALVESTON — A Calhoun County woman is suing a construction company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts and sex discrimination.
Housekeeper accuses Omni Hotels of age discrimination
HOUSTON — A housekeeper is suing Omni Hotels, alleging age and disability discrimination.
Employee blames Wal-Mart for injuries
GALVESTON — An employee is suing Wal-Mart, alleging the store's negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Visitor blames apartment complex owners for injuries
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing League City apartment complex owners, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Walmart hit with $1M suit over 2-year old slip and fall injury, suit says warning signs were posted
BEAUMONT – A Walmart shopper is suing the mega-retailer for slip and fall injuries suffered at the Beaumont location two years ago.
Continued: hearing on Parkdale Mall’s motion for summary judgment in $1M wrongful death suit
BEAUMONT – A summary judgment hearing in a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against Parkdale Mall has been pushed back.
Former vice provost accuses university of civil rights violations
SHERMAN — A former senior vice provost is suing the University of North Texas, alleging deprivation of constitutional rights.
Truck driver accuses former employer of civil rights violations
MARSHALL — A Howe man is suing a trucking company, alleging disability discrimination.
Store manager accuses Dillard's of age discrimination
MARSHALL — A Longview store manager is suing Dillard's, alleging unlawful discriminatory employment practices.
Visitor blames property owner for injuries
GALVESTON — A Houston man is suing an independent executor of an estate, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.