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New motel owners sue over franchise fees
The new owners of a motel are suing the previous owner because money escrowed to pay delinquent franchise fees was allegedly spent elsewhere. Albert G. Redmond and Peter J. Sapio Jr. filed a lawsuit in...
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Marine worker sues after sustaining injury
A marine worker is suing a vessel owner claiming he sustained injuries during work. William Snipes Jr. filed a lawsuit March 25 in the Galveston County District Court against Thomas Marine Launch...
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Family sues after rear-end traffic accident
A family is suing after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident. Mack and Jeanette Rose, individually and as next of friend of minor children Courtney Rose and Deja Price, filed a lawsuit March...
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Woman sues over leg injury sustained in boat ride
A woman out to enjoy a boat ride is suing the boat owner after her leg became trapped between the boat and the dock. Steidley Mary Ann Emerson filed a lawsuit March 25 in the Galveston County District...
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Homeowner sues insurance company over damage
A homeowner is suing an insurance company, its insurance adjuster and a restoration company because of alleged problems arising in the repair of his home. David Green filed a lawsuit March 21 in the...
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Men claim driver on cell phone caused wreck
Two men are suing another driver for damages and injuries stemming from an accident. Derrick Webster and Clifton Webster filed a lawsuit March 25 in the Galveston County District Court against Jacob...
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Biker sues driver after collision leaves injuries
A motorcyclist is suing a driver after he collided with the car. James Gray filed a lawsuit March 24 in the Galveston County Civil Court against Adad Galvan, citing negligence. The lawsuit states Gray...
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Jefferson County 58th District Court: Docket for June 2014
WAYNE ROGERS V. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO (P)ADAMS, GILBERT T III – (D)GIBSON, H MAINESS DAVID HUGHES ET AL V. MICHAEL ALTON (P)BRADLEY, LANCE P – (D)JOHNSON, JOHN W Tom Rugg ERIC RITZBERG V. DAVID...
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New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 8955 Assumed Name: JUSTICE AND BROTHERS #1282 Address:3100 HIGHWAY 365, PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77642 Date Filed:3/24/2014 Owner Name:TWEEN BRANDS INC License #: 8972 Assumed Name:BREAKTHROUGH...
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Our View: Not everything is big in Texas
We like to boast about everything being big in Texas, but bigger’s not always better. When it comes to potholes and cavities, for instance, and alimony payments (assuming you’re on the giving end),...
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Legally Speaking: The rapping lawyer and other true tales
Readers often ask if some of the more bizarre cases, litigants, and lawyers featured in “Legally Speaking” are made up. They’re not. Browning Not only am I not creative enough to come up with such...
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Young Lawyers to host seminar for parents of special needs kids
The Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association will host a legal workshop for parents of autistic and special needs children. The workshop will be held 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 24, at The Shorkey...
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Perry appoints Rugg to 58th District Court
Gov. RickPerry has appointed Tom Rugg to the unexpired term on the Jefferson County 58th District Court bench, replacing Bob Wortham, who resigned in March to run for Jefferson County District...
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Houston ethics attorney disbarred over violations of rules of professional...
A Houston attorney known for representing lawyers facing ethics complaints has been disbarred for his own unethical actions. Robert S. Bennett was accused of violating the Texas Disciplinary Rules of...
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Business-Industry PAC welcomes SCOTUS’ recent campaign finance decision
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Business-Industry PAC is applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down overall campaign contribution limits, believing the opinion was the right...
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Ford sued after an Escape’s airbags fail to deploy during collision
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims she was injured when the airbags in her Ford Escape failed to deploy during a collision. Elizabeth Jaeger filed a lawsuit March 27 in the Jefferson County...
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Driver sued after failing to yield right of way, causing collision
A man is suing over claims he was injured when another driver in Beaumont collided with his vehicle. Ronald Janisse filed a lawsuit March 27 in the Jefferson County District Court against Maria...
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Mitrowski Welding Equipment sued after machine failure causes injury
A Jefferson County man is suing over claims he was injured when a welding machine failed. Craig Madigan filed a lawsuit April 26 in the Jefferson County District Court against Denis Mitrowski,...
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City of Beaumont sued over scheduled demolition of home on Pecos Street
A Jefferson County man is suing the city of Beaumont over a home he purchased in order to save it from demolition. Gary Robbins filed a lawsuit April 28 in the Jefferson County District Court, seeking...
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Homeowner claims Camellia Homes built smaller home than ordered
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims the construction company she hired to build a home constructed a much smaller version than specified in the contract. Beverly B. Stewart filed a lawsuit...
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