Truck backed into vehicle, suit claims
Two Jefferson County residents allege they sustained personal injuries after a truck driver backed into their vehicle. Kendall Turner and Michael Sias filed a lawsuit Feb. 2 in Jefferson County...
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Indiana trucking company sued after collision in Shelby County
LUFKIN – An Indiana trucking company is being sued for more than $75,000 after one of its truck drivers fails to yield the right of way, runs through a red light and collides into another vehicle....
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Railroad workers sue UP over asbestos exposure
Several former railroad workers have filed a lawsuit against Union Pacific, claiming they were exposed to asbestos and asbestos-containing products for years. Larry G. Moore, Raymond M. Edwards,...
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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division Feb. 8 TQP Development v. British Airways (Case No. 2:12-cv-00053-DF) TQP Development v. Priceline.com Inc. (Case No. 2:12-cv-00054-DF) TQP Development v. Branch Banking and Trust...
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Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
American Home Mortgage Servicing has filed an application to foreclose on the property of Rollin and Sherida Thrift, located at 3811 Chandelle Lane, Port Arthur, Texas 77642. The application was filed...
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Galveston couple says marina denied access to boats
GALVESTON – A local couple has filed a suit against the Galveston Yacht Basin Marina and several individuals alleging they were wrongfully denied access to their vessels. Charles and Rachel Stella...
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Legally Speaking: You still have the right to remain strange
It seems like no matter where I look around the legal system nowadays, I am bound to find some pretty bizarre characters and circumstances. Here are some examples illustrating that when it comes to...
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Wal-Mart sued for not warning of topical cream’s health hazards
The maker and distributers of an acne medication have been sued for not adequately warning of the topical cream’s alleged health hazards. Bradley Bennett filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores, Brookshire...
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Suit alleges Beaumont Bone doc began to operate on wrong knee
Beaumont resident Jacqueline Freeman has filed a suit against the Beaumont Bone & Joint Institute and Dr. Shawn Figari, alleging the surgeon began to operate on the wrong knee. The suit was filed...
View ArticleSuit brought in Jefferson County over crash in Orange County
A lawsuit over an automobile crash that occurred in Orange County has been brought in Jefferson County. Individually and on behalf of Holly Heintschel, a minor, Theresa Heintschel filed a pro se suit...
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Fox 4 KBTV takes special exception to Renaissance defamation suit
Fox 4 has taken special exception to the lack of specifics in a defamation suit brought by the owners of Renaissance Hospital in Groves. As previously reported, S&E Healthcare Groves Operations...
View ArticleSuit claims driver backed into vehicle
While waiting to enter traffic, Mark Jenkins claims Jedd Tate backed up and hit his vehicle. On Feb. 13 Jenkins filed suit against Tate in Jefferson County District Court. According to the lawsuit, on...
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Appeals court affirms Entergy’s win in trial over employee’s automobile...
Horton The Ninth Court of Appeals has affirmed a take nothing judgment in a case brought by Michael Milson, who unsuccessfully sued Entergy in February 2008, alleging one of its employees negligently...
View ArticleLane change results in crash, suit
Alleging a sudden lane change forced him to crash into a concrete barrier, Marcus Ross has filed suit against Carly Alter for injuries he received in the collision. The suit was filed Feb. 13 in...
View ArticleWoman alleges medical providers’ negligence caused newborn’s brain damage
A Texas woman is alleging her baby was born with severe brain damage because of the lack of treatment and assessment of her medical providers. Individually and on behalf of Ju’Kaylen Chretian, Brittany...
View ArticleSuit alleges vehicle propelled into lane of traffic after crash
Harris County resident Anthony Domingue is suing Beaumont local Randall Leftwich for causing an automobile collision across multiple lanes. The suit was filed Feb. 13 in Jefferson County District...
View ArticleDistracted driver caused collision, suit alleges
Area resident Rogieberto Martinez has filed suit against Beaumont local William Hammonds, alleging Hammonds was distracted when he caused an automobile collision two years ago. The suit was filed Feb....
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Former PAISD principal wasn’t required to exhaust administrative remedies,...
Dr. Edna Edwards was not required to exhaust her administrate remedies before filing a discrimination suit against the Port Arthur Independent School District, Texas justices on the Ninth Court of...
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American Petroleum Institute concerned about EPA refinery rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — An American Petroleum Institute official has expressed concern about new rules for refineries the Environmental Protection Agency is implementing. Howard Feldman, API’s...
View ArticleWreck on FM 365 subject of lawsuit
A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against the driver she claims rear-ended her vehicle while she stopped for traffic. Lindsey Aline Gothia claims she was driving her 2008 Honda Pilot east in the...
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