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New wave of insurance lawsuits strikes Jefferson County
5/14/2012 1:28 PM By David Yates

Solis

Although insurance lawsuits filed over Hurricane Ike are still pouring in by the dozens, a surge in suits filed over lesser storms has surfaced in the Beaumont courthouse.

Globe Life dumps 200K into court registry while murder investigation continues
5/16/2012 3:00 PM By David Yates
Globe Life and Accident Insurance Co. recently dumped more than $197,000 into a court registry, asking the court to hold the funds while police investigate the beneficiaries of a life insurance policy for murder.

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Two car wrecks lead to one suit filed
5/16/2012 10:42 AM By David Yates
Trevin Williamson is suing Orange County residents Elijah Davis and Michael Oliver, alleging that Davis struck his vehicle when he slowed down because of a car wreck.

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Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves

Cemetery groundskeeper fired for refusing to illegally violate graves, suit alleges
5/16/2012 10:35 AM By David Yates
Port Neches resident Julian Robles has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Greenlawn Memorial Park, alleging he was fired for refusing to break open unknown burial containers without a court order.

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Davis

Malpractice suit claims wrong type of treatment given to breast cancer patient
5/16/2012 10:27 AM By David Yates
Houston resident Addie Akins has filed suit against Dr. Gaylon Gonzales, alleging the Beaumont physician failed to administer the correct type of care for her breast cancer.

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Lewis

Suit alleges medical provider responsible for patient's fall
5/16/2012 10:22 AM By David Yates
Although William McGhee's hip surgery went off without a hitch, a lawsuit claims the patient was left unattended and allowed to fall on his way to the bathroom, which resulted in an infection and eventual death.

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Lamb

Lamb arrested in Arkansas
5/15/2012 1:10 PM By Marilyn Tennissen
A Beaumont attorney who fled after being indicted has been arrested and is now in custody.

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Creekwood Court sues former employee for stealing tenant deposits
5/15/2012 7:19 AM By David Yates
Creekwood Court is suing a former employee, Robert Strahan, for allegedly stealing tenant deposits.

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Rail worker trips while switching cars, sues KCSR
5/15/2012 7:17 AM By David Yates
After tripping while switching railcars, Kenneth Setliff has filed suit against Kansas City Southern Railway, alleging the defendant failed to provide him with a safe place to work.

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New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
5/15/2012 7:10 AM By Stacie Yates
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, May 3-9, 2012.
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Seaman non-suits Genesis Energy
5/14/2012 1:45 PM By David Yates
Plaintiff Daniel Battaglia, who sued Genesis Energy after he sustained injuries due to a vessel's unseaworthiness, has non-suited the company from his Jones Act suit.

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