John Suayan, Galveston Bureau News
Jack Co. man claims Galveston police used Taser on him during arrest
GALVESTON - A Jack County man is suing the city of Galveston over an arrest which allegedly culminated in the use of a Taser two months ago, recent court documents say.
Longshoreman sues over back injury caused by loose mooring line
GALVESTON - Claiming a mooring line struck him in the back while he waited to board a ship, Jorge Lozano seeks damages.
Watco fired engineer for filing complaint, lawsuit says
HOUSTON - Spring resident Peter Simanskis alleges that Watco Companies LLC terminated him for filing a complaint with its human resources department and is pursuing legal action.
Harris Co. woman sues airline after cup of coffee falls on lap during trans-Atlantic flight
HOUSTON - After a cup of coffee spilled on her lap during a flight from Madrid to Newark, NJ, more than a year ago, Harris County resident Lourdes Cervantes has filed suit.
Laborer falls from 'unsafe' ladders, files $1M lawsuit against employer
GALVESTON - After he allegedly injured his back last year while working on a historic Galveston home, local resident Carlos Alfaro is suing his employer for $1 million.
Suit: League City nursing home responsible for man's death
GALVESTON - The family of the late Jimmy Ritchey has filed a lawsuit against the operators of a League City nursing home where he reportedly sustained fatal injuries more than two years ago, recent court documents say.
Federal judge sets deadlines in Texas City man's wrongful imprisonment lawsuit
HOUSTON - A U.S. District Court judge has set a few key deadlines in a Texas City man's malicious prosecution lawsuit.
Man alleges city of Houston arrested him three times for exercising religious rights
HOUSTON - The city of Houston is facing a lawsuit from a man claiming his religious rights were infringed upon.
Woman sues Humble ISD after teacher allegedly gropes daughter
HOUSTON - Humble resident Misti Johnston is suing the Humble Independent School District on allegations a teacher inappropriately touched her daughter.
Couple sues Deer Park motorist over local accident
GALVESTON - An area accident almost two years ago has resulted in a lawsuit.
Houston apartment complexes fight over color scheme
HOUSTON - Arguing Timberlakes Lighthouse Apartments LP II, SMC Management Corp. and Boston resident Stephen M. Chapman are using its color scheme without permission, WW Tradewinds LLC pursues legal action.
Woman sues attendant over injuries sustained during water ride
GALVESTON - A Montgomery County woman seeks damages from a Dickinson resident she blames for injuries she allegedly sustained at a Galveston water park two years ago, recent court documents say.
Security guard alleges knee problem led to firing from St. Luke's
HOUSTON - Montgomery County resident Brenda Smith claims St. Luke's Episcopal Health System Corp. and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital fired her for refusing to undergo an evaluation she felt she did not have enough information about and has filed a lawsuit.
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.
Continuance granted for former Kemah fire chief sued for defamation
GALVESTON - One of the defendants in a former Kemah mayor's $1 million defamation lawsuit was granted continuance, recent court records show.
Construction company claims TWC wrongfully awarded unemployment benefits
GALVESTON - Chase Construction Inc. is pursuing legal action against the Texas Workforce Commission after the agency ruled a former employee can receive unemployment benefits, recent court documents say.
Katy woman sues over auto accident in L.A.
HOUSTON - A Katy woman has filed a lawsuit following an alleged two-vehicle accident in Los Angeles, recent court documents say.
Lawsuit: Christus Health fired clerk over back injury
HOUSTON - Harris County resident Rosie Taylor-Williams is suing Christus Health after it allegedly fired her for having back problems.
Woman alleges she lost job after attending leadership meeting
HOUSTON - Complaining that gender discrimination preceded her termination, Isabel Sandoval has filed suit against her employer.
Texas City woman sues Houston motorist over 2011 auto-pedestrian accident
GALVESTON - Claiming she was hit by a car while going back to work at a Galveston store about two years ago, Texas City local Nina Garcia pursues legal action.