July 25
PA - Karl C. Hoppess, J – Alfred Gerson
Before he could test drive a watercraft, Troy Hebert was allegedly told he had to fill out a credit application. When he returned the following day, Hebert unexpectedly learned he was now the owner of a Yamaha water vehicle.
Hebert filed suit against Golden Triangle Water Sports, claiming the company misrepresented a test drive and purchasing agreement. He is suing for punitive damages.
Case No. 111378
Aug. 18
PA – Allen Parker, J – Bob Wortham
On behalf of her minor daughter, the plaintiff is suing the defendant for causing an automobile collision on Aug. 28, 2006. The plaintiffs were traveling eastbound on 18th Street when the defendant allegedly ran a stop sign and struck the plaintiffs' vehicle.
The plaintiffs allege the defendant negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.
A182-244
PA – Steve Mostyn, J – Milton Shuffield
The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its claims adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of her Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendants are guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.
The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.
Case No. D182-245
PA – Steve Mostyn, J – Milton Shuffield
The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its claims adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of her Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendants are guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.
The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.
Case No. D182-246
PA – Steve Mostyn, J – Milton Shuffield
The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its claims adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of her Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendants are guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.
The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.
Case No. D182-249
Aug. 19
PA – Chris Portner, J – Bob Wortham
The plaintiff alleges he entered into a contract with the defendant to purchase 9,000 shares of the company's common stock, but the defendant has allegedly refused to provide the plaintiff with the stock, despite several demands.
The plaintiff is suing for actual damages plus attorney's fees.
Case No. A182-250
PA – Paul Jones, J – Donald Floyd
To her surprise, Lynda Jones was reading the Sunday paper when she learned her newly purchased home was slated for demolition.
Hoping to stop their home from being bulldozed, Paul and Lynda Jones filed a pro se request for a restraining order against the city of Beaumont. The Joneses argue that they will suffer irreparable harm, mental anguish and monetary loss unless the city is enjoined.
Case No. E182-251
PA – Clay Dugas, J – Gary Sanderson
Local attorney Clay Dugas has filed a petition to investigate a possible claim against The Meadows of Orange and Renaissance Hospitals. The petition was filed on behalf of Brad Frye, who is representing the estate of Adelle Frye.
The subject matter in the anticipated litigation concerns Adelle Frye, who was a resident at The Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation on June 18, 2008, "when evidence of redness and swelling to her arm was noted," the petition states.
Case No. B182-253
PA - Jeffrey L. Weinstein, J – Gary Sanderson
A disgruntle car buyer is alleging the salesman who sold him his vehicle fraudulently failed to disclose all the details of his contract so the dealership could "be paid a kickback." James Martin filed a deceptive trade practices suit against Classic Chevrolet.
He is suing for punitive damages.
Case No. B182-254
PA - Mitchell Toups, J - Bob Wortham
Two months after falling and breaking his hip while a patient at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center-Beaumont, Roland LeBoeuf died. Now his wife, Rowena LeBoeuf, is claiming the rehab center contributed to his death by allowing him to fall, court papers show.
Seeking monetary compensation for Roland's death, Rowena filed a medical-malpractice lawsuit against Healthsouth. Rowena is suing for Roland's past and future pain, mental anguish and medical expenses, plus loss of consortium and all court expenses.
Case No. A182-255
Aug. 20
Betty LaDay and Linton Andrus vs. Capitol County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. et al
PA – Steve Mostyn, J – Bob Wortham
The plaintiffs are suing the insurance company and several of its claims adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of their Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendants are guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.
The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.
Case No. A182-256
PA – John Bullard, J – Bob Wortham
The defendant entered into an agreement with the plaintiff to purchase a tank trailer for $44,240. Allegedly, the defendant has refused to pay the plaintiff for the tank trailer. The plaintiff is suing for actual damages and all court costs.
Case No. A182-257
PA – Steve Mostyn, J – Bob Wortham
The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its claims adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of her Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendants are guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.
The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.
Case No. A182-258
PA – Steve Mostyn, J – Gary Sanderson
The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its claims adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of his Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendants are guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.
The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.
Case No. B182-259
Aug. 21
PA – Brian Sutton, J – Milton Shuffield
On Aug. 25, 2006, the plaintiff was in an automobile collision with the defendant. The suit fails to describe how the incident occurred.
The plaintiff alleges the defendant negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.
D182-261
PA – Brian Sutton, J – Gary Sanderson
On Feb. 12, 2007, the plaintiff was in an automobile collision with the defendant. The suit fails to describe how the incident occurred. However, a police report attached to the suit says the defendant failed to yield at a stop sign.
The plaintiff alleges the defendant negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and is suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.
D182-262
Aug. 21
PA – Jessica Hallmark, J – Milton Shuffield
The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its claims adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of her Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendants are guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.
The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.
Case No. D182-263
PA – M. Dru Montgomery, J – Donald Floyd
On July 4, 2007, the plaintiffs were in an automobile collision with the defendant. The suit fails to state how the incident occurred.
The plaintiffs allege the defendant negligently failed to keep a proper lookout and are suing for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish and impairment, plus actual damages and attorneys' fees.
E182-267
PA – Steve Mostyn, J – Gary Sanderson
The plaintiff is suing the insurance company and several of its claims adjusters for allegedly refusing to pay at least a portion of her Hurricane Rita damage claim. The suit alleges the defendants are guilty of Texas Insurance Code and DTPA violations.
The plaintiff is suing for actual and consequential damages, plus attorneys' fees.
Case No. B182-268
Aug. 25
PA – Jonathan Juhan, J – Milton Shuffield
Even a philosopher might have trouble answering this legal question: if a man shoots himself in the gut with a nail gun, is it the employer's fault? According to local attorney Jonathan Juhan, the answer is yes.
On behalf of his client Lee Davis, Juahn filed a suit Aug. 25 in Jefferson County District Court, claiming W. O'Neill Construction and Keystone Homes negligently endangered Davis by removing the safeties from nail guns.
Davis is suing for past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, impairment, pain, mental anguish and disfigurement.
Case No. D182-290
Aug. 26
PA – Lou Thompson Black, J – Gary Sanderson
Tommy Davis and his wife Jacqueline are suing A.W. Chesterton, along with 45 other companies, for conspiring to mine, process and sell asbestos products, suppressing the information pertaining to the fiber's hazardous influence on human health and purposely inflicting him with an asbestos disease.
They are suing for punitive damages.
Case No. B182-294