News from September 2020
David Dewhurst non-suited from suit alleging he defaulted on $6.1 million loan
HOUSTON – David Dewhurst was recently non-suited from a lawsuit alleging he owes more than $6.45 million on a promissory note.
Sept. 9: Jefferson County District Court docket for "contract: consumer/commercial debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract: consumer/commercial debt" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Sept. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Beaumont Area Educators Federal Credit Union vs Stanley Granson on Sept. 15
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Beaumont Area Educators Federal Credit Union and Educationfirst Federal Credit Union against Stanley Granson on Sept. 15.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 9
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 9 in the suits below:
Sept. 9: Jefferson County District Court docket for "damages or injury (auto)" cases
The following cases categorized as "damages or injury (auto)" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Sept. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Commercial Liability for Employee Conference Attendance During Covid
Since the dawn of the COVID-19 era almost six months ago, the way we work as a nation and as a planet have been turned upside down. While many businesses no longer have employees gather together to work in the same physical office, in some ways, our inter-connectedness has improved as we refine our technology skills and allow the virtual world to help connect our business networks and professional relationships.
Ferguson Law nabs $800K settlement in truck collision case
BEAUMONT – The Ferguson Law Firm obtained an $800,000 settlement for a 31-year old Beaumont man after he sustained low back injuries in a motor vehicle accident with a commercial motor vehicle.
Case activity for Cavalry SPV I LLC vs Aaron Kelley on Sept. 14
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by At & T, Cavalry SPV I LLC and Citibank N.A. against Aaron Kelley on Sept. 14.
Case activity for Mobiloil Federal Credit Union vs Russell John Myers on Sept. 14
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mobiloil Federal Credit Union against Russell John Myers on Sept. 14.
Case activity for Gulf Credit Union vs David A Guidroz on Sept. 14
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gulf Credit Union against David A Guidroz on Sept. 14.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Charyle Kathleen Harris on Sept. 14
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against A Better Deal Bail Bonds, Charyle Kathleen Harris and Misti Doucet on Sept. 14.
Case activity for Kenneth C Matthews Jr vs TLR Homes Inc. on Sept. 14
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kenneth C Matthews Jr and Sydney Lou Matthews against Albert Terry Bourque Jr, Hope Christine Bourque and TLR Homes Inc. on Sept. 14.
Jefferson County trial lawyers give big to unopposed Dem judges
BEAUMONT – Area trial lawyers dumped tens of thousands of dollars into the campaign coffers of two district judges who will reclaim their benches this November without a fight.
Crossing the Bar
Is that legal? Can they do that? Those are good questions to ask of persons in positions of authority in the public or the private sector, especially now in this era of accelerating demands for political correctness, ever more narrowly defined. No sooner do you get used to the new “rules,” then the rules change again. No matter how hard you try to comply, you soon find yourself once more beyond the new pale.
Texas AG turns to appellate courts to stop Harris County Clerk Hollins from ‘unlawfully’ sending millions of ‘unsolicited’ mail-in ballot applications
HOUSTON – On Friday, Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an appeal with the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston, urging the court to prevent Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins from sending more than two million unsolicited mail-in ballot applications to registered voters in Harris County, many of whom do not qualify to vote by mail.
San Antonio ordered to lift airport ban on Chick-fil-A
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration reached an informal resolution with the city of San Antonio regarding its decision to exclude Chick-fil-A from a concession contract based on the religious beliefs associated with that company and its owners.
Class action alleges Carnival reneged on offer to provide full refunds for cancelled cruises due to COVID-19
HOUSTON — A man is alleging in a class action suit that Carnival failed to abide by their offer to provide "100% refunds" for cruises that were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man claims oil, gas, mining staffing company failed to pay workers for over time
HOUSTON — A staffing company for the energy, oil, gas, infrastructure and mining industries is facing a claim they failed to pay workers for overtime.
Former University of Houston pharmacology student sues, claims she was denied reasonable accommodations for pregnancy
HOUSTON — A former University of Houston pharmacology student claims she was forced to drop out of the program because she was denied reasonable accommodations for her pregnancy and other medical conditions.
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: Justice Guzman Among Four State Justices Launching Educational Podcast
Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman will be featured in Lady Justice: Women of the Court, a new podcast series produced by the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Public Education Program.