News from October 2018
JC jury awards 21K in suit against American Mercury Lloyds
BEAUMONT - Louvenia Harding, who sued American Mercury Lloyds Insurance for underinsured motorist benefits following an automobile collision, was recently awarded more than $21,000 by a Jefferson County jury.
Auto collision lawsuit results in $403K verdict, case tried in Jefferson County
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County jury recently awarded more than $400,000 in damages following the trial of an automobile collision lawsuit.
Lawsuit against Mercury Insurance settles before trial, plaintiff sought underinsured motorist benefits
BEAUMONT – Before a jury could be selected, a lawsuit against Mercury Insurance Group over underinsured motorist benefits settled.
Tenant alleges he was injured at Next Springwood property because of wire mesh hidden in grass
GALVESTON – A tenant of a Houston apartment alleges that he was injured when he fell on wire mesh and that the owner of the apartment failed to warn of it.
Roustabout, injured on oil rig, seeks more than $1 million in damages
HOUSTON — A crew member aboard an oil rig is suing Key Energy Services, Moncla Cos., et al., rig operators, citing alleged negligence and an unsafe work environment.
Roble Contractor and Meritage Homes of Texas sued after workplace accident
HOUSTON — A worker is suing Roble Contractor and Meritage Homes of Texas, after allegedly suffering injuries in a workplace accident.
Polyone Corp. named in lawsuit over workplace accident
HOUSTON — A worker is suing Polyone Corp., after allegedly falling down a staircase.
General manager sues Aarons, alleging retaliation
HOUSTON — A general manager is suing Aarons Inc., citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
First Choice Builders sued for breach of contract
GALVESTON — A billboard owner is suing First Choice Builders and Anthony Portillo, citing alleged breach of contract.
Crew member seeks more than $1 million in damages after alleged injury aboard the HOS Bayou
HOUSTON — A crew member is suing Hornbeck Offshore Operators and Hornbeck Offshore Services for more than $1 million, alleging negligence and an unsafe work environment.
Apartment building owner sued for inadequate security after resident allegedly assaulted
HOUSTON — The resident of an apartment injured in an assault is suing Acquisition Broadway Square alleging the building owner failed to provide adequate security or lighting to make the area safer.
Domino Sand Services sued in Galveston court after allegedly bagging the rent
GALVESTON — A landlord is suing Domino Sand Services, alleging breach of lease agreement.
KPMG charged with discrimination after woman's job given to younger male worker
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing KPMG LLP and KPMG International Cooperative, et al., alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
Shopper sues Party City after alleged slip-and-fall accident
HOUSTON — Bridget Valdez filed a complaint on Oct. 1, in the Harris County District Court, against Party City Corp., alleging that the party goods supplier failed to keep its premises safe.
Worker sues Total Team general contractors for more than $1 million after workplace accident
HOUSTON — An employee is suing Total Team Cos. and Total Team Construction, general contractors, for more than $1 million, alleging gross negligence in a workplace accident.
Restoration Services sued for more than $1 million, after falling concrete block allegedly hits worker
HOUSTON — Fred Pete Seidel Jr. filed a complaint on Oct. 3, in the Harris County District Court, against Restoration Services Inc., alleging that the roofing company failed to follow safety standards and policies on the job site.
McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff charged with deceptive collection practices
BEAUMONT — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, citing misrepresentations and false threats.
Shopping center owner sued for $400,000 after customer allegedly trips on sidewalk
HOUSTON — Marylou Robins filed a complaint on Oct. 1, in the Harris County District Court, against JAIBI Inc., alleging that the corporation breached its duty to keep its premises safe.
Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance accused of failing to settle claim
BEAUMONT — An insured motorist is suing Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co., alleging that the company failed to properly settle his claim after an accident.
Texas Windstorm Insurance sued for allegedly underpaying damages after Hurricane Harvey
BEAUMONT — A homeowner is suing Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, alleging breach of insurance contract.