John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Federal lawsuit accuses Harris Co. of assessing 'unlawful' court costs
HOUSTON - Two Harris County men are suing the county over what they consider "unlawful court costs," recent court documents say.
'Inaccurate and incomplete' survey of Galveston property causes couple to file suit
GALVESTON - An "inaccurate and incomplete" survey of their Galveston property has prompted David and Michelle Bricker to pursue legal action.
Stair collapse at Texas City residence caused Houston man to injure ankle, suit says
GALVESTON - Following a fall at a customer's Texas City residence two years ago, an airconditioner repairman has filed a lawsuit.
Amended petition added to Dickinson woman's lawsuit against alleged drunk driver
GALVESTON - An amended petition was entered into a Dickinson woman's lawsuit over a two-vehicle accident she claims was caused by a drunk driver, recent court records show.
La. tankerman sues in response to being thrown from vessel following explosion
GALVESTON - A recent blast on a waterway near New Orleans has resulted in a lawsuit.
Affinity Biotech sues shareholder for starting rival business
HOUSTON - Affinity Biotech Inc. has filed suit against a former employee after he allegedly started a rival company, recent court documents say.
Katy woman sued over accident insists 'she was acting under an emergency'
GALVESTON - A Katy woman slapped with litigation over a February 2011 two-vehicle accident in Galveston formally denies the plaintiff's claims, recent court records show.
League City woman sued by Kemah doc over sale proceeds issues formal response
GALVESTON - One of the defendants in a Kemah physician's lawsuit over sale proceeds has countered his allegations, recent court records show.
Liberty Co. woman seeks $1M from Kemah, Galveston Co. over 'unlawful' arrests
GALVESTON - The city of Kemah and Galveston County face a $1 million lawsuit from a Liberty County woman who asserts she was falsely arrested last year by the Kemah Police Department.
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.
Arrest warrant issued for Granger's brother in Jefferson Co.
GALVESTON - As court bailiffs in Galveston County kept a watchful eye on Bartholomew Granger, law enforcement officials in Jefferson County are looking for his brother.
Father, son did not make use of 'adequate' time for discovery, summary judgment motion says
GALVESTON - A Brazoria County woman sued last year for allegedly running over an Alvin boy's foot has filed a motion for summary judgment.
Shooting range's motion for summary judgment argues woman signed release forms
GALVESTON - A motion for summary judgment was recently entered into a Hitchcock woman's lawsuit targeting a local shooting range.
Dallas attorney files suit over collision last summer in Galveston
GALVESTON - A two-vehicle accident in Galveston last July has prompted a Dallas attorney and his wife to file a lawsuit.
Wortham praises Galveston Co.'s security measures as Granger capital murder trial begins
GALVESTON - The fact jurors in the Bartholomew Granger capital murder trial would have to walk through the crime scene at the Jefferson County Courthouse to get to the courtroom has prompted the prosecution and the defense to get a change of venue.
La. man says he was hit by hose as he tried to inspect tank, files lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Louisiana man claims he was struck by a hose last year while working on a platform belonging to the ExxonMobil Corp. and has filed a lawsuit.
Offshore diver sues employer after suffering from 'the bends'
GALVESTON - Alleging he was hurt during a surface air dive more than two years ago, Houston resident Dustin Gallard seeks damages.
Lawsuit claims Pasadena PD illegally seized man's weapon after 2010 arrest
HOUSTON - Humble resident Almond Mitchell is suing the Pasadena Police Department and one of its detectives on allegations they illegally seized a weapon from his residence more than two years ago, recent court documents say.
Fort Bend Co. resident's lawsuit alleges Avaya terminated older employees
HOUSTON - Complaining his age was the reason Avaya Inc. fired him last year, Fort Bend County resident Dwayne Picou pursues legal action.