Suit: Female truck driver subjected to unfair hiring practices
HOUSTON – Alleging Quality Hot Mix Inc. and Quality Hot Mix Trucking Inc. discriminated against her when she applied for a job because of her gender, Vickie Botkin has filed a lawsuit. Recent court...
View ArticleKaty woman’s termination allegedly rooted in discrimination, suit says
HOUSTON – Katy resident Cheryl D. Ashley has filed suit against McGriff, Siebels & Williams Inc. in response to alleged discrimination based on her disability, age and gender, recent court...
View ArticleNo answer from defendant prompts barbecue restaurant to seek default judgment
HOUSTON – A motion for default judgment was entered into a barbecue restaurant’s trademark infringement lawsuit, recent court papers show. Rudy’s Texas Bar-B-Q LLC submitted the 11-page motion Nov....
View ArticleSpending the tobacco settlement on everything but anti-tobacco programs
We’re not going to gloat and say we told you so, even though we could because we did. Back in 1996, when then-Texas Attorney General Dan Morales launched his anti-tobacco campaign, soon followed by...
View ArticleMan says he incurred medical costs following rear-end collision
A man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver rear-ended his vehicle. Boyed E. Long filed a lawsuit Nov. 23 in Jefferson County District Court against Antoinette L. Johnson. In his complaint,...
View ArticleWoman seeks damages following collision
A woman hopes to collect damages from the driver who she claims disregarded a red light and struck her vehicle. Maria Martinez filed a lawsuit Nov. 28 in Jefferson County District Court against Flora...
View ArticleRecent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Beaumont Division Dec. 6 • Affinity Labs of Texas v. Ford Motor Co. Case No. 1:12-cv-00580 • Affinity Labs of Texas v. General Motors Co. et al Case No. 1:12-cv-00582 Affinity Labs of Texas is a...
View ArticleFarmers in trial for allegedly not paying underinsured motorist benefits
Last September, Port Arthur resident Donald Crane filed suit against his insurance company, Farmers Texas County Mutual, for allegedly not paying underinsured motorist benefits. On Monday, Dec. 10 jury...
View ArticleNew business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82322 Assumed Name: DARLENE JENNUSA MINISTRIES Business Type: PROPRIETORSHIP Date Filed: 11/29/2012 Owner Name: JENNUSA, DARLENE License #: 82323 Assumed Name: SUPER STORE #4 Business Type:...
View ArticleRecent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
• MCT Credit Union has filed an application to foreclose on lien against Douglas Moore and Rene Jones and their property located at 311 22nd St., Nederland, Texas 77627. The application was filed Dec,...
View ArticleLegally Speaking: Lawyers are people, too
As a lawyer, you’re a member of a profession that’s held to a higher standard in your work life. Unfortunately, in their personal lives, lawyers are just like everyone else dealing with human foibles...
View ArticleReform aside, experts say suits from patent trolls continue to increase
By BETHANY KRAJELIS CHICAGO – Despite new rules and upcoming changes, some experts say that the America Invents Act (AIA) fails to address problems associated with non-practicing entities (NPEs). NPEs...
View ArticleWortham, Crenshaw join U.S. Attorney’s Office in Beaumont
Judge Bob Wortham had a rare treat Monday as he administered the oath of office to his own son and a family friend as new prosecutors for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Beaumont. Baylor Wortham and Cory...
View ArticleState’s turn to present arguments in Texas school funding trial
AUSTIN – After nearly two months of testimony from plaintiffs, the state of Texas began its arguments in the ongoing trial over the state’s school funding system. Nearly two-thirds of the school...
View ArticleHarris Co. woman retaliation, termination for reporting sexual harassment,...
HOUSTON – Harris County resident Melba K. Herrera has filed suit against Crown Castle USA Inc. and Crown Castle International Corp. in response to her alleged dismissal for complaining about gender...
View ArticleReconstructed Newton County Courthouse shines despite rainy dedication
A heavy downpour in Newton on Saturday didn’t dampen the spirits of those who had waited 12 years to see their beloved county courthouse rebuilt after a devastating fire. Hundreds of people huddled...
View ArticleShrimper who lost toes in net injury non-suits LVS
LVS Investments Group has been non-suited from a Jones Act lawsuit. While attempting to adjust a shrimping net, Hong To was injured and, as a result, had to have several toes amputated. As previously...
View ArticleDickinson man alleges BP fired him for filing worker’s comp
GALVESTON – Claiming BP Products North America Inc. terminated him because he filed for workers’ compensation for his back injury, Dickinson local Norman G. Trainer Jr. pursues legal action. Court...
View ArticleBrent Coon settles $170K debt suit brought by AmEx
Beaumont attorney Brent Coon has settled a lawsuit alleging his law firm owes American Express more than $170,000 in charges on a past due credit card account. As previously reported, American Express...
View ArticlePetition seeks worker’s benzene exposure at Mobil Oil
Barbara Morgan has filed a petition to perpetuate the testimony of John Morgan, who may have been exposed to benzene while working for Mobil Oil. The petition was filed Dec. 6 in Jefferson County...
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