March 27
PA - Randel Schoenberg, J - Donald Floyd
More than two years ago, Randel Schoenberg was mugged in a Beaumont Motel 6 parking lot at approximately 1:30 a.m. He claims the thieves were able to assault him because they were "hiding in the (motel's) inadequately lighted parking lot."
Schoenberg is suing for punitive and exemplary damages, plus past and future pain, mental anguish, lost earnings, impairment, disfigurement and medical expenses.
Case No. E181-495
PA - Todd Elias, J - Gary Sanderson
Ready for bed, Seaman James Castle stepped on a milk crate and hoisted himself up to the top bunk. In the morning, his leg hurt. Castle claims his employer Five B's Inc. forced him to serve aboard an unseaworthy vessel and has filed a Jones Act suit.
He is suing for past and future mental anguish, pain and medical expenses.
Case No. B181-498
PA � John Lane, J � Gary Sanderson
Baldwin is alleging Davis and Nguyen negligently caused an automobile collision on June 6, 2007 by failing to control their vehicle. Baldwin claims the defendants struck her vehicle while stopped at the 5800 block of the Eastex Freeway.
She is suing for past and future medical expenses, impairment, loss of earning capacity, mental anguish and disfigurement.
Case No. B181-503
March 28
PA � Clay Dugas, J � Donald Floyd
The son of Albert Pitre, Sr. has filed a medical-malpractice suit against Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital, claiming the hospital hastened his 88-year-old father's death by allowing him to develop butt ulcers. Albert Pitre, Jr. filed the suit through attorney Clay Dugas.
The plaintiff and his attorney also claim that Texas' med-mal damage caps are unconstitutional.
Case No. E181-507
PA � Clint McGuire, J - Gary Sanderson
On Nov. 2, 2007, Sumlin was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer operated by a Wooden Pallets employee. Sumlin alleges the defendant caused her permanent injury by negligently failing to keep a proper lookout and traveling beyond the speed limit.
She is suing for past and future medical expenses, impairment, loss of earning capacity, mental anguish and disfigurement.
Case No. B181-509
PA � Zona Jones, J � Bob Wortham
Diaz is alleging Richards caused an automobile collision on Sept. 4, 2007 in Jasper County but failed to stop and exchange information. The suit says police officers had to apprehend the defendant. The plaintiff alleges the defendant caused him injury by negligently failing to keep a proper lookout and control his rate of speed.
Diaz is suing Allstate, his insurance company, because Allstate allegedly failed to compensate him. Diaz says Richards was an "underinsured" motorist. Diaz is suing for property damages, plus past and future medical expenses, impairment, pain, mental anguish and disfigurement.
Case No. A181-512
PA - Kenneth Furlow, J � Donald Floyd
Furlow says he was wrongfully terminated for claiming disability following an automobile accident he was in while evacuating during Hurricane Rita. Furlow says AT&T required him to come back to work in December 2005, but he had not been cleared to do so. He was discharged in March 2005 for not returning to work.
Furlow is suing for reinstatement and attorney's fees.
Case No. E181-513
PA � Steve Mostyn, J � Milton Shuffield
The Haywards are suing FIE and two of its claims adjusters for denying at least a portion of their property damage claim following Hurricane Rita.
The plaintiffs are alleging the defendants committed several Insurance Code violations and DTPA violations and are suing for actual and compensatory damages plus attorney's fees.
Case No. D181-514
PA - Brian Muldrow, J - Bob Wortham
A Jefferson County man has sought and received a temporary restraining order against the city of Beaumont on March 31 � stopping the city from demolishing a building at 2002 Park Street. In a suit filed pro se in the Jefferson County District Court, Brian Muldrow says he purchased the Park Street structure without realizing it had been slated for demolishment.
Muldrow's requests for more time to repair and remodel the structure have been denied. He is seeking a permanent injunction.
Case No. A181-515
March 31
PA � Clyde Jackson III, J � Donald Floyd
On Nov. 15, 2007, somewhere in Jefferson County, Robbins negligently caused an automobile collision, which killed him. Pickett was a passenger in Robbins vehicle and is suing his estate for past and future medical expenses, impairment, loss of earning capacity, mental anguish and disfigurement.
Case No. E181-517
PA � Steve Mostyn, J � Milton Shuffield
The Johnsons are suing State Farm and two of its claims adjusters for denying at least a portion of their property damage claim following Hurricane Humberto, which struck Jefferson County on Sept. 13, 2007.
The plaintiffs are alleging the defendants committed several Insurance Code violations and DTPA violations and are suing for actual and compensatory damages plus attorney's fees.
Case No. D181-522
PA � Steve Mostyn, J � Milton Shuffield
The Fobbs are suing TWIA, Sabine Claims Service Inc. and two claims adjusters for denying at least a portion of their property damage claim following Hurricane Humberto, which struck Jefferson County on Sept. 13, 2007.
The plaintiffs are alleging the defendants committed several Insurance Code violations and DTPA violations and are suing for actual and compensatory damages plus attorney's fees.
Case No. D181-523
PA � Steve Mostyn, J � Bob Wortham
Arisco is suing TWIA, ABJ Adjusters Inc and John Powell for denying at least a portion of her property damage claim following Hurricane Rita.
The plaintiff is alleging the defendants committed several Insurance Code violations and DTPA violations and is suing for actual and compensatory damages plus attorney's fees.
Case No. A181-524
PA � Norman Straub, J � Gary Sanderson
Perez alleges Arron D. Villafano negligently failed to yield at a stop and go signal and struck him at a Port Neches intersection at FM 366 and Spur 136.
The plaintiff is suing the defendant's guardian for past and future medical expenses, impairment, loss of earning capacity, mental anguish and disfigurement.
Case No. B181-525
April 1
PA � John Morgan, J � Gary Sanderson
Clearly marked with yellow paint, David Pouncy slipped and fell on a concrete ramp while exiting a gas station owned by Steinhagen Oil Co. Pouncy says the incident left him partially disabled and is suing the gas station claiming Steinhagen Oil failed to treat the ramp with "non-skid materials." Pouncy is suing for past and future medical expenses, pain, lost wages, loss of consortium and mental anguish.
Case No. B181-527
PA - Jason Byrd, J - Donald Floyd
After Hurricane Rita flattened Southeast Texas, Countrywide granted several residents a reprieve from making monthly mortgage payments. Now more than two years later, Countrywide is seeking to collect on those back payments.
Christopher Kittling Sr. filed suit against the ailing home lender, claiming Countrywide misrepresented the conditions of the payment suspension and is unfairly requesting a lump sum payment plus additional late fees.
The home owner is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus mental anguish and attorney's fees.
Case No. E181-528
PA - Thomas Peterson, J - Bob Wortham
A University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston male employee claims he was demoted because of his gender and has filed a discrimination suit against UTMB.
He is suing for past and future loss of earnings, medical expenses, emotional pain, loss of enjoyment of life, inconvenience and all court costs. Tolpo is also asking to be reinstated to his former position.
Case No. A181-529