Construction supervisor claims termination result of brain tumor diagnosis
human-skull-x-ray.jpg TYLER - A construction superintendent recently diagnosed with a brain tumor has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he was terminated in violation of the American...
View ArticleYear and a half later, still no filings in $170K debt suit against Coon
bcoon.jpg Coon For a year and half now, there have been no filings in a lawsuit alleging Brent Coon & Associates owes American Express more than $170,000 in charges on a past due credit card...
View ArticleBank sues Beaumont man over $15,000 debt
degrasse.jpg DeGrasse A bank claims a Beaumont man has failed to repay a loan of more than $15,000. Read More »
View ArticleRecent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
patent-lightbulb.jpg Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, June 22-27, 2012. Read More »
View ArticleWoman in parked car claims vehicle struck by drunk driver
munched-car.jpg A Beaumont woman claims she sustained back and neck injuries after an allegedly intoxicated driver struck the back of the parked vehicle in which she was sitting. Read More »
View ArticleDiscovery still ongoing in suit over porch collapse
devenziotrent.jpg Devenzio Two years later, discovery is still ongoing in a suit brought by plaintiff Chiquita Armstead, who claims she sustained injuries when her mother's porch partially collapsed....
View ArticleMaterials wholesaler sues employee for going to competitor
john-w-johnson.jpg Johnson A Texas company claims it lost substantial amounts of money after one of its employers defected to a competitor. Read More »
View ArticleGM settles defective Denali suit
2008-gmc-yukon-denali.jpg Plaintiff Genia Brown has dismissed her claims after reaching a settlement against General Motors and several other companies. Read More »
View ArticleRecent suits filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County
trees-blown-in-wind-007.jpg A total of six new lawsuits against insurance companies have been filed in Jefferson County District Court during the week of July 23 through Aug. 10. Read More »
View ArticleDrug maker sued for bleeding risks from Pradaxa heart medication
pradaxa.jpg TYLER - After suffering internal bleeding allegedly due to a prescription drug for heart problems, an Arp woman has filed a lawsuit against the drug's manufacturer for failing to warn of...
View ArticleBank sues card holder over credit card debt
A bank claims one of its credit card holders owes more than $10,000 in unpaid debts. American Express Bank filed a lawsuit Dec. 27 in Jefferson County District Court against Sharene L. Mouton. In its...
View ArticleInsurance proceeds for destroyed beach house delayed by rival claims
GALVESTON – American Modern Lloyds Insurance Co. is embroiled in a dispute over Hurricane Ike-related claims with three East Texas residents. The insurer filed suit against Orange resident Melvin Cook...
View ArticleDaughter claims cell tower owner ripped off incapacitated mom
The daughter of a Sour Lake woman has filed suit against the owners of a cell phone tower, alleging the company wrongly amended a lease agreement with her mother causing her mother to lose out on...
View ArticleRecent 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...
View ArticleAmerican 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 ArticleNevada woman files Texas suit against vaginal mesh maker after three...
Love A Nevada woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a vaginal mesh medical device claiming the defective product required her to undergo three corrective surgeries. Cathleen Ankenman...
View ArticleFuse burst into flames and burned son, parents allege in suit
A burning strip of magnesium ribbon An area family is alleging a fuse burst into flames, injuring one of the plaintiffs and causing fire damage to their residence. Kyle, Larry and Deborah McCarver...
View ArticleBrothers say insurer refused to pay for father’s medical care
According to recently filed court documents, an insurance company wrongly and unreasonably refused to pay for a Beaumont man’s care and hospitalization after he fell seriously ill. Kent W. Johns and...
View ArticleTexas Times: Honoring the life and legacy of Hector P. Garcia
Last month marked 64 years since a young, bold and compassionate Army veteran and physician set out to ensure that veterans received equal benefits and care regardless of their race or ethnicity. On...
View ArticleInsulation company sues to recoup $70,000 in services
Wimberley An insulation company claims it lost more than $70,000 after two businesses failed to pay for its services. Orbital Insulation Corp. filed a lawsuit April 3 in Jefferson County District...
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