Property Damage Category Archives: Property Damage

Arbitrator rules in favor of Friendswood condominium association in foundation repair lawsuit

GALVESTON – A 2011 lawsuit blaming a Friendswood condominium association for a couple’s foundation problems was recently disposed. A local judge ruled in favor of Friendswood Hidden Cove Property Owners’ Association, effectively ending the litigation launched by plaintiffs Mel and … Read More »

Contract, Galveston County, News, Property Damage

Texas City residents claim John Moore installed detective HVAC system, seek damages

GALVESTON – Texas City residents Cye and Maurice Woods are suing John Moore Services Inc. over a reportedly poor installation job. A lawsuit filed May 2 in Galveston County Court at Law No. 2 focuses on problems attributed to the … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Contract, Galveston County, News, Product liability, Property Damage

Counterclaim in A/C unit lawsuit states League City couple insisted system operate during repairs

GALVESTON – A formal response and counterclaim were entered into a League City lawsuit over improper home repairs. In court papers filed April 22, Brothers Construction Supply Inc. formally denies the allegations raised by Deborah and Bradley Boone last year. … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Galveston County, News, Property Damage

Man sues insurer for failing to cover damages to aircraft

GALVESTON – Claiming his insurer lied to him about covering any damages to his plane, Benson Scott Wyly has filed a lawsuit.  Recent court papers filed April 24 in Galveston County District Court show Essex Insurance Co. notified Wyly that … Read More »

Contract, Galveston County, Insurance, News, Property Damage

Legally Speaking: Protecting the furry members of the family

The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled that owners of companion animals cannot recover non-economic damages from those who killed their pets. Whether it’s a motorist who hit your child’s adored puppy, a veterinarian who made a careless error or an … Read More »

Arguments, Property Damage, Texas Supreme Court, Their View

No emotional damages for grieving pet owners, Texas Supreme Court rules

The Texas Supreme Court has opined that state law prohibits pet owners from recovering emotional damages for the premature loss of their beloved furry companions.  The court issued the opinion April 5, and while justices acknowledged the grief of those … Read More »

News, Property Damage, Texas Supreme Court

Verizon files suit against Kemah man over damaged cable

GALVESTON – GTE Southwest Inc., doing business as Verizon Southwest, is suing a local man over alleged proper damage, recent court documents say. A lawsuit filed April 10 in Galveston County District Court blames Roderick T. Foster for ruining one … Read More »

Galveston County, News, Property Damage

Lawsuit claims Bacliff motorist crashed into Seabrook couple’s home

GALVESTON – A Seabrook couple seeks damages after an alleged drunk driver crashed into their home almost two years ago. Recent court documents filed April 5 in Galveston County District Court target Bacliff local Engin Calbas and Donald Norman, also … Read More »

Galveston County, News, Personal Injury-Motor Vehicle, Property Damage

Friendswood residents sue storage company to recover possessions

GALVESTON – Friendswood residents Marlei Ebert Walton and Douglas Ebert claim Moore & Son Moving Co. has refused to give their possessions back, recent court papers say. A lawsuit filed April 4 in Galveston County District Court also shows the … Read More »

Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, Contract, Galveston County, News, Property Damage

Lawsuit claims inspectors did not tell man about home’s alleged defects

GALVESTON – An area resident alleges that a League City inspection services company deceived him into buying a house plagued with defects, recent court papers say. Donald Tandy’s lawsuit, filed March 26 in Galveston County District Court, accuses A-L Inspections … Read More »

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